Istanbul Shore Excursion: Private Full-Day Jewish Heritage of Istanbul Tour

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Askenazi Synagogue, Yuksek Kaldirim Cad. No:27 Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkiye

Meet your private guide at the port and board your air-conditioned minivan to begin your full-day shore excursion of the city’s Jewish heritage. Head first for the old Jewish neighborhood of Karaköy and its Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue. Founded in 1900 and known as the Austrian Temple, the building is Istanbul’s only working synagogue for Ashkenazi Jews. After viewing its ornate interior, visit the nearby, 1950s-built Neve Shalom, the city’s largest synagogue for Sephardic Jews. Next, cross the Golden Horn to the traditional Jewish area of Balat. Along the way, call at the Ahrida Synagogue, the city’s oldest synagogue, that dates way back to the 1430s.

Enjoy stunning views of the city from the 14th-century Galata Tower and then visit the Jewish Museum of Turkey, formerly the Zülfaris Museum.

Finish in Ortaköy, the site of the Sephardic Jews’ first landings in the 15th century. Please note: the order of activities as described above may be subject to change on the day of your tour.

Duration: 7 hours

• Port pickup and drop-off
• Transport by private, air-conditioned minivan
• Professional guide
• Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Entrance Fees

• It is highly recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Traveler pickup is offered

Ports

• Istanbul Port

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Istanbul Shore Excursion: Private Full-Day Jewish Heritage of Istanbul Tour
8/19/2023 - 12/31/2024

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

7 hours