Galata Kulesi in the local language, the Galata Tower is one of Istanbul's highest and oldest towers. You know what that means. Up top, you get a panoramic view of the old town and as far as the eye can see.Did you know that the first flying Turk jumped from the tower and flew over the Bosporus strait?The date was 17th century Ottoman Empire when Hezarfen Ahmet Celebi studied air flow and copied the wings of birds to pull off his stunt. He landed at the Uskudar district of Istanbul's Asian side. From the tower, he flew a 4-mile distance. That's an amazing feat in that time period.It will be interesting to see with your own eyes the flight he took. Fitted with an elevator, you won't have trouble going up the tower. You need to climb 3 more floors by stairs, but the view is worth it.A visit to the Galata Tower is one of the highlights in Istanbul, whether you explore it during a layover or with a half-a-day tour.Book a tour with La Vacanza today and you will see so much more. Aside from the Galata Tower, your itinerary will include a visit to the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, Caferaga Medresesi, and other historic areas in Istanbul.
Visit highlights of Istanbul with your private tour guide in 1, 2 or 3 days with a flexible itinerary.Day 1 - Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome / Sultanahmet Square, Bl
Duration:7 to 21 hours
Make your Istanbul adventure totally unique with a 1, 2 or 3day private sightseeing tour. Opt for a single day and see the whole of the Old City, plus the Grand Bazaar. Extend the tour to include a se
Duration:3 days
HISTORICAL TOUR OF ISTANBUL WITH BOSPHORUS SUNSET CRUISECombine a trip to both Istanbul's greatest sites including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, and a luxury yacht c
Duration:1000 to 1,200 minutes
This tour takes you into the heart of the modern section of Istanbul to be shown the unmistakable icons as well as the hard-to-find secret spots that make Beyoğlu so captivating. Veer away from the hu
Duration:2 hours
Explore the social and cultural hub of GalataWalk through the Beyoglu Cultural Route and soak in the sights, sounds, and smellsVisit the iconic medieval stone tower known as the Galata Towerb
Duration:5 hours 30 minutes
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
Duration:4 hours
This morning, your guide will take you on a tour of the opulent Dolmabahce Palace on the banks of the Bosporus. Thereafter, walk to the Tunel in Karakoy and take the funicular which is the second olde
Duration:3 to 4 hours
Embarking on a guided walking tour through Galata, Pera, and Taksim is not just a journey through the streets of Istanbul; it's a passage through time and culture. From the medieval Galata Tower to th
Duration:90 to 120 minutes
Istanbul E-pass is a fully digital sightseeing pass that covers over 80 top Istanbul Attractions. Choose your E-pass 2,3,5 or 7 days and enjoy the contactless entry with your mobile pass without payin
Duration:2 days
Make the most of your time by skipping the ticket line at the Galata TowerExperience the thrill of the outdoor platform of a eight-story towerStep back in time as you explore its history with
Duration:35 minutes
Make your Istanbul adventure totally unique with a 1- 2- or 3 day private guided istanbul tour. Optional for a single day and see the whole of the Old City, plus the Grand Bazaar. Extend the tour to i
If you are looking for something off the beaten path, consider our walking tour from Galata Tower, through backstreets of Galata and Karaköy, then across the Golden Horn to Balat and Fener neighborhoo
From kebabs to baklava to Turkish delight, Turkish food is famous worldwide. While many people have enjoyed more than the odd kebab in their time, there is so much more to Turkish food than just kebab
Duration:5 to 6 hours
An interesting and entertaining afternoon walk down the Istiklal Street. Get insider look at the life beyond the main street, interesting historical highlights while zigzags towards Galata Tower.
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 de
Build the Istanbul itinerary of your dreams on this fully customizable 8-hour tour for up to four people with private guide – including skip-the-line access to sights you have requested in advance. Yo
Duration:6 to 8 hours
istanbul visitors hoping to snap some fantastic vacation photos shouldn't settle for smartphone selfies when you can book a photographer to take great photos for you. With this photo shoot experience,
Duration:1 hour
Explore Istanbul's history and culture with our full day Istanbul walking tour. A journey through iconic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia Mosque and Topkapi Palace, as well as hidden gems such as the F
Duration:5 hours
My Instagram to see more photos & DM: @umurdilekphotoI capture incredible moments of you on this private photography tour. I live in Istanbul over several decades, so I shoot you in interestin
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
The Galata region, where the famous tower of the Byzantine period is located, was a region where foreign merchants lived both in the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. From here to the shores of the golde
Duration:8 hours
Enjoy a safe, comfortable transfer wherever you need — airport, hotel, short-term rental or a meeting.
Climb up the Galata Tower, an old Genoese watchtower, and admire the views of Istanbul and Golden Horn with a Private Guide. Explore the Karaköy district on the European Side and dicover its unique ch
Duration:180 to 270 minutes
See Istanbul from a new perspective with panoramic views over the city as you climb the 206-foot (63-meter) Galata Tower, on this Galata Tower and City Tour of Istanbul.
Duration:3 to 5 hours
Build the Istanbul itinerary of your dreams on this fully customizable 8-hour tour for up to 15 people with private guide – including skip-the-line access to sights you have requested in advance. You
Duration:5 to 7 hours
Take advantage of a layover at Istanbul Ataturk Airport with a private tour. Meet your guide on arrival to old city, and enjoy a comprehensive city tour with round transfers from Airport via a private
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE & ITINERARY!! Enjoy the Foods of Istanbul such as SIMIT (bagels), BAKLAVA, TURKISH DELIGHT, STUFFED MUSCLES, KOKOREC, and more. Enjoy your local drinks such as Turkish Coffee a
PLEASE NOTE:- This is a private session- Your photo session may not be with me! I have a team of professional photographers and we will assign you to a different photographer if I am not avail
Duration:45 minutes
Experience the magic of Istanbul at night on a Bosphorus dinner cruise. sail along the Bosphorus Strait, the narrow waterway that divides Europe and Asia.As you glide past Istanbul's stunning
Duration:3 hours 30 minutes
Istanbul visitors hoping to snap some fantastic vacation photos shouldn't settle for smartphone selfies when you can book a photographer to take great photos for you. With this photoshoot experience,
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