Original Istanbul Jewish Heritage Tour.

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Balat

   Located in Balat near the Golden Horn, built by Jews of Ohri (Macedonia) more than 550 years ago and recently renovated during the Quincentennial Celebrations in 1992, the Ahrida Synagogue is known foremost by its boat-shaped bimah.Our Sephardic Jewish guide will explain the synagogue in detail and answer all your questions about Jewish Heritage in Istanbul.

   1 hour•Admission not included•See on map

2. 2

   Jews played an important part in the development of Istanbul. During the Ottoman Empire, Turkey was once home to as many 500,000 Jews. The Quincentennial Foundation was formed in 1992 to commemorate 500 years of Sephardic Jewish-Turkish relations. The museum located at Neve Shalom Synagogue. Our guide who is also Sephardic Jewish will accompany you during the tour and explain every detail about the Jewish museum.

   1 minute•Admission not included

3. 3

   Beyoglu

   Ashkenazi Jews emigrated from Europe to the Ottoman territories at the end of the 14th century. The Ashkenazi synagogue was built by Ashkenazi Jews from Austria in 1909 and remains in active use to this day.

   1 hour•Admission free•See on map

4. 4

   Viaport Marina

   Binbirdirek district is the most famous tourist attraction of Istanbul.We will briefly see the area and have lunch on a teras restaurant which has a breathtaking view of Istanbul.

   1 hour•Admission free•See on map

5. 5

   Beth Yaakov synagogue

   Beth Yaakov synagogue is located in the Asian side of Istanbul.It was built in 1878.The district is called Kuzguncuk.Although Jewish community from Kuzguncuk district moved to other part of Istanbul they regularly come to this synagogue for sabbath worship.

   2 hours•Admission free

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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Pickup

• Everyone is picked up
• 1887 hotels are served
• You can request another pickup address
• The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
• Pickup begins 60 min before departure

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.