Self-Guided Podcast Tour Çanakkale: Guardians of the Strait

Canakkale, Turkey
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Duration1h 33m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Beyond the famous battlefields of the peninsula lies a city that bore the true weight of the Gallipoli campaign. Join us on this immersive self-guided tour along the Çanakkale waterfront, where we uncover the dual narrative of a monumental military defense and an intimate, shattering civilian experience. From a clock tower that defied naval bombardments to a tiny minelayer that sank behemoths, discover the hidden heart of a city that changed the course of World War 1.

- A 2.6 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 93 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. 10m
    A peaceful public garden that served as a chaotic logistical and medical hub during the 1915 Gallipoli campaign.
  2. 10m
    A historic 1897 clock tower that miraculously survived the 1915 naval bombardments, becoming a symbol of the city's resilience.
  3. 10m
    A museum housed in a restored Ottoman mansion, dedicated to the intimate and often overlooked civilian experience of the war.
  4. 10m
    A replica of the famous minelayer whose covert nighttime operation on March 8, 1915, sank three Allied battleships and changed the war.
  5. 10m
    A 15th-century fortress built by Mehmed the Conqueror that faced the devastating firepower of 20th-century naval artillery.
  6. 10m
    A massive 19th-century fortification spanning about 25 acres, representing the final, grand defensive effort of the Ottoman Empire.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Çanakkale's main station, take local public transport toward Halk Bahçesi. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Halk Bahçesi, Çanakkale, Turkey. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Anadolu Hamidiye Tabyası, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Çanakkale's main station. The departure point is Anadolu Hamidiye Tabyası, Çanakkale, Turkey. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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