Multi Cultural Istanbul: Galata Tower - Fener and Balat - Golden Horn by Ferry

Duration4h

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

We have a passion for uncovering this unique city’s lesser known historical treasures on foot. Our tour starts with imposing Galata Tower which is overlooking to beauties of Bosphorus and the Old-City. We take you off the major tourist trail to multi-cultural Fener, Balat and Ayvansaray. These are the old Istanbul neighborhoods where Constantinople officially ends which means we admire surviving city walls of Byzantines and discover historic churches, mosques, synagogues, traditional houses and even the remnants of a palace. Finish off our tour with a relaxing ferry journey along the Golden Horn.

Options

Tour Without Entry Tickets

Pay on the Tour: Galata Tower Entry Fee (30 EUR pp) is not included in this option.

All Inclusive Option

Entry Tickets Included: All the entry fees, Tram & Ferry fees, Church & Mosque donations are included in this option. Save time with priority access

What's included

Donations
Galata Tower entry ticket (*if all-inclusive option selected)
Small Group
Transport by Ferry, Tram, Bus

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

What to expect

Galata Tower
1h · Admission ticket included

We will see great Istanbul panorama from top of this tower. One of the city’s most distinctive sights, this great fortification dating back to 1348 was erected by Genoese Italians.
The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews
Pass by

Museum of Turkish Jews, where artifacts chronicling the history of Jewish people in Turkey, plus an art gallery & synagogue. Great to understand the history of Jewish people in Turkey
Kamondo Stairs
Pass by

Elegant set of 19th-century art nouveau stairs en route to the Galata Tower, popular for photos.
Arap Camii
Pass by

In the Ottoman era, Beyoğlu (then known as Pera) was the European Quarter of Istanbul. Home to embassies and trading centers, as well as fine 19th-century, Parisian-style apartment houses.
Galata Koprusu
Pass by

Bascule bridge that spans the Golden Horn provides both a real and symbolic link between two important parts of Istanbul.
Halic
Pass by

Halic (Golden Horn) means inlet in English separates the old and new sections of Istanbul. The views of this water body is magnificent, especially at dawn or dusk
Fener Rum Patrikhanesi
15m

Ecumenical Patriarchate is recognized as the spiritual center (basically the “Vatican”) of the Eastern Orthodox Christians.
Fener & Balat
1h

Colorful streets of Fener and Balat await you. One could describe the combined neighborhoods of Ayvansaray, Balat, and Fener as a miniature chronicle of the Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern times. These streets have hosted the most influential of empires along with their monuments; housed a mosaic of communities.
Bulgarian Orthodox Church
15m

This is a curious, neo-Gothic white-painted church and interestingly made up from cast iron sections. Built or should say “cast” in Vienna in 1896 and carted all the way to Istanbul.
10m

Very emotional and spiritual place.
The Walls of Istanbul
Pass by

The walls of Constantinople were the greatest fortifications of the medieval age. With various towers and gates, large sections still stand more or less intact today.
Historic Areas of Istanbul
Pass by

The historical city of Istanbul, the only city in the world located on two continents, was the capital of three great empires; Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire.
Karakoy
Pass by

Karaköy is one of the oldest and most historic districts of the city, and is today an important commercial center and transport hub.
Istanbul
Pass by

Istanbul

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of (outside) ANEMON KOLEKSİYON GALATA HOTEL, located right next to Galata Tower. Your guide will be wearing a tour guide badge and will be easy to spot.

End point

The tour will end by the Karaköy Ferry Terminal very near to Galata Bridge.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
IF ALL INCLUSIVE OPTION IS NOT SELECTED: Galata Tower entry fee (30 EUR pp) is not included in the tour price.
Not stroller accessible
There is a moderate amount of walking involved

Cancellation policy

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

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