Galata and Genoese Afternoon Walking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Galata and Genoese Afternoon Walking Tour

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 4 hours
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Travel back to the era of the Byzantine Empire with this half-day walking tour of the Galata hillside and nearby areas. Get picked up at your hotel in Istanbul with an air-conditioned vehicle, then depart for the Galata area, located at the northern shore of the majestic Golden Horn. Walk through the serene hillside, once filled with numerous orchards during the Byzantine era, and take in the gorgeous view of the Golden Horn, an inlet of water surrounded by skyscrapers and lush green forests. Check out the exterior of the Galata Tower, a medieval stone tower, and listen to stories from your guide about how the neighborhood became a Genoese colony from the 6th to the 15th century. Explore the narrow streets of Istanbul to visit famous churches and synagogues before stopping by the Camondo Steps, a famous pedestrian walkway in Banks Street that was built by the Camondo family circa 1870-1880. You'll hear more interesting stories from your guide as you drop by hospitals and schools.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Karakoy, Karakoy, Bolu Province, Turkish Black Sea Coast

Meeting your guide

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Galata Tower, Buyuk Hendek Cad. 2, Istanbul Turkiye

Galata Tower

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Istiklal Caddesi, Istiklal Street Taksim Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkiye

Istiklal Caddesi: We’ll wander through the busy streets and soak up the sights, sounds, smells, and more.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Galata Koprusu, Kemankes Karamustafa Pasa Mahallesi Beyoglu, Istanbul 34425 Turkiye

Galata Bridge

Pass By: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul, Turkey

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Entrance fees
  • Guide
  • Entry/Admission - Galata Tower

Exclusions
  • Lunch

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Caribou Coffee, Kemankeş Mah, Rıhtım Cd. No: 1, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye


Departure Time

01:00 PM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

nirukts

13 Apr, 2024

Burak did an excellent job at narrating the history of the city. He is quite knowledgeable and great at story telling. Highly recommended!

GoPlaces575305

26 Mar, 2024

Burack was en excellent tour guide, he knows many details historical, architectural and cultural of the area , he explained with detail and passion. He is very professional and kind, we really enjoyed his company and we highly recommend him the tour is very valuable.

Culture49474126821

01 Feb, 2024

Our guide was the best guide we had ever had. He knows about the area, share us lots of information about history and architecture. We really appreciate his patient about all my questions and thanks for the wonderful afternoon.

Abdulla_B

07 Nov, 2023

tour guide Murat was great snd knowledgable of road and subject stops was excellent and route thank you

MariaFernandaDias_r

22 Sep, 2023

The most memorable part was our tour guide Mr Burak. He was more than excellent! We could not have asked for a better guide! He is knowledgeable, articulate, kind and did more than necessary. You are fortunate to do business with him!!!!

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