Taksim to Galata Walking Tour: Secret Passages & Local Hangouts
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Overview
• Learn about how cosmopolitan the neighborhood once was.
• Explore the out of the beaten path of Beyoğlu Pera
• Learn about where the local people hang out, eat and drink.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- English Speaking Guide
- Small Group
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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1
Taksim Square
Taksim square has a little bit of everything and is worth a trip to witness people and their interactions.
15 min Admission free -
2
Hagia Triada Church
Hagia Triada Church*
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
3
Cicek Pasaji
Get to know the cosmopolitan culture of Istanbul on this guided walking tour. Explore the out of the beaten path of Beyoğlu neighborhood and learn where local people hang out, eat and drink.
20 min Admission free -
4
Avrupa Pasaji
Beyoglu the old European quarter of the city is Istanbul’s bohemian quarter, full of cafes, street performers and trendy young people.
20 min Admission free -
5
Passage Hazzopulo
Passage Hazzopulo
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
6
St Antoine Catholic Church
Venetian Neogotic Style largest Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul and has the largest community following its masses.
20 min Admission free -
7
Pera Museum
Pera Museum *
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
8
İstiklal Street
30 min Admission free -
9
The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews
The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
10
Galata Tower
One of the city's most distinctive sights, this great fortification dating back to 1348 was erected by the mercantile Genoese Italians.
Pass by (no stop) Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
Our guide, Erol, was also our guide for a similar food tour, but made this tour completely different. He shared incredible background of neighborhoods and took us to interesting places we never would have found on our own. Highly recommended.
A delightful trek through the less-traveled alleys, back streets, and hidden gems of the city. A look at local foods and where locals on a budget go to eat them. Didn’t get our guide’s name but it was something like “Errol.” In any event he knew his stuff and appeared to really love his job.
3 hour walking tour of back streets, passages and monuments of Taksim. Our guide made it really interesting and took us to places we would otherwise not have found.
Really great way to explore this part of the city. Erol was an amazing and detailed guide, he shared so many details and knows all the best spots you'll never find on your own!
This tour was exactly what was advertised. We enjoyed getting out of the Old City and seeing a different area. Kim, our guide, was friendly and knowledgeable. She recommended an excellent restaurant for dinner.
Erol was a terrific guide, informing and entertaining us with the history and landmarks of the area. Without him, we wouldn’t have known about places “off the beaten track”. Erol had great recommendations of areas to eat and suggested different foods that we knew nothing about. Our only regret is that we didn’t take his tour at the beginning of our stay in Istanbul.
Kim was an amazing guide-knowledgeable and charming. We saw places that we would never have seen on our own and got a lot of good tips for restaurants etc. Well worth doing.
Lovely walk around the new city, saw some very interesting and historical places. Elif was very knowledgeable and gave great recommendations!
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 3h.
Is hotel pickup included?
Everyone meets at the start point.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day. Starts 14:30
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
No, this is a shared group experience.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
Product code 66000P23
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