Kadikoy's history, theatres and sweet shops: a self-guided audio tour

Duration1h - 1h 15m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This easy self-guided audio walk takes you on a journey through history. You’ll discover the heart of Kadikoy, from the end of the Ottoman period, the beginnings of the Orthodox church, to the tumultuous and positive changes wrought by a passion for all things modern and European in the 20th century.

You’ll learn how the district came out of the shadows of the old town in Sultanahmet on the other side of the bay, enter a maze of fascinating small streets where you can visit specialist Turkish sweet shops, discover the history of the saints and enter into a world of would-be revolution and intrigue. On the way, you'll learn about Turkey’s multicultural past and the people’s love of music, literature, cinema and theatre, as you immerse yourself in everyday life in contemporary Istanbul. The tour ends at the famous Bull statue of Kadikoy, the neighbourhood’s much loved mascot.

What's included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

What to expect

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The tour passes by the Kadıköy Haldun Taner Sahnesi.
Haci Bekir
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The tour passes by the Ali Muhiddin Haci Bekir.
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The tour passes by the Armenian Church of Surp Takavor.
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The tour passes by the Greek Orthodox Church of Ayia Efimia.
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The tour passes by the BUMED MEC Moda Kindergarten and Primary School.
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The tour passes by the Viktor Levi Şarap Evi.
Sureyya Opera House
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The tour passes by the Süreyya Opera House.
NazIm Hikmet Kultur Merkezi
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The tour passes by the Nâzım Hikmet Kültür Merkezi.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

We end our tour at the Boga sculpture; a much-loved statue of a bull and Kadıköy’s unofficial mascot.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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$9.99 per person

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