Istanbul Modern City Walking: Taksim To Galata With Secret Passages
Overview of the tour in Istanbul
Experience the lively Taksim district under the knowledgeable eye of your guide. Veer away from the hustle and bustle of Istiklal Avenue to discover the beautiful side streets and historical passages that get missed by tourists and Turks alike.
This tour takes you into the heart of the modern section of Istanbul to be shown the unmistakable icons as well as the hard-to-find secret spots that make Beyoğlu-Istiklal Street so captivating.
Beyoğlu (formerly Pera) was the primary neighborhood of the foreign community as well as non-Muslim Ottoman subjects and gradually attained a European look with the arrival of foreign embassies. It is now the city's major entertainment district, full of bars, clubs, cafés, restaurants, and scores of top shopping brands.
Area is also famous across Istanbul for its outstanding street food but discovering good eateries in a big city is not always easy. Not to worry, as we stroll Istiklal Street, your guide will point out places to get the best local snacks and coffee, as well as show you the main points of interest along the way.
This activity includes:
- The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews
- Taksim Gezi Park
- Galata Bridge
- Istiklal Caddesi
- Çiçek Pasajı
- Taksim Square
- Avrupa Pasajı
- Taksim Metro Station
- Pera Museum
- Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church
- Galata Tower
- Passage Hazzopulo
- St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Ras Al Khaimah
- Kamondo Stairs
- Balik Pazari
- Istiklal Street
- Taksim Square
- Galata Tower
- Walking Tour of the Secret Passages and Backstreets of Taksim
- Galata Bridge
- Professional Licensed Guide
- St Antuan Church
- Discover the secret haunts of locals in Istiklal Street
- Explore the backstreets and hidden gems
On arrival
We meet in front of Taksim Republic Monument (Taksim Cumhuriyet Anıtı) which is right at the center of Taksim Square and one-minute walk from Taksim metro station.
Things to note
Excludes: Food & Beverages not Mentioned Above, Tips & Gratuities.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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