Taksim to Galata: Historic Istanbul Tour
Overview
- Taksim Square
- the Republic Monument
- Hagia Triada Church
- Rumeli Han
- The Flower Passage
- European Passage
- Three Horan Church
- Fish Market
- Galatasaray High School
- Passage Hazzopulo
- St. Antoine Church
-Biggest second-hand store
-Turkish Coffee Workshop
-The Galata Dervish Lodge
-Galata Tower
-You can reach the meeting point by taking the “M2” Metro line and getting off at the “Taksim” stop. Note I : We will visit the Galata Tower from the outside
Note II: This walking tour is based on the history of the place.
Note III: We do not visit churches from the inside during weekday tours because they are closed.
Note VI: The coffee tasting and rooftop access are both free of charge.
This activity includes:
- Taksim Square
- Galata Tower
- St. Anthony of Padua Church
- Three Horan Church
- Passage Hazzopulo
- Galatasaray Lisesi
- Rumeli
- no ticket fee needed in this tour.
Our Guides
On arrival
Meeting point: I will be waiting for you with a tiny Yellow Flag at the main gate of Taksim "Republic Museum (Cumhuriyet Müzesi)"
Things to note
Not: We will not enter any place that requires a ticket. However, "Hagia Triada Church", "Three Horan Church", and "Church of Saint Anthony" are free to enter.
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
