Step back in time to the Byzantine era on this captivating walking tour of Galata Hillside. Explore historic churches, synagogues, and the iconic Galata Tower while learning fascinating stories from your guide.
Step back in time to the Byzantine era on this captivating walking tour of Galata Hillside. Explore historic churches, synagogues, and the iconic Galata Tower while learning fascinating stories from your guide.
- Karakoy - Meeting your guide
- Galata Tower - Galata Tower
- Istiklal Caddesi - Istiklal Caddesi: We’ll wander through the busy streets and soak up the sights, sounds, smells, and more.
- Galata Koprusu - Galata Bridge
- Bosphorus Strait - Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul, Turkey
- Karakoy - Meeting your guide
- Galata Tower - Galata Tower
- Istiklal Caddesi - Istiklal Caddesi: We’ll wander through the busy streets and soak up the sights, sounds, smells, and more.
- Galata Koprusu - Galata Bridge
- Bosphorus Strait - Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul, Turkey
- Entrance fees included
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees included
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Lunch
Embark on a half-day stroll through the Galata hillside and surrounding regions, revisiting the time of the Byzantine Empire. Start your journey with a hotel pickup in an air-conditioned car in Istanbul, before heading out to the Galata district situated on the north bank of the stunning Golden Horn. Traverse the peaceful hillside, once home to…
Embark on a half-day stroll through the Galata hillside and surrounding regions, revisiting the time of the Byzantine Empire. Start your journey with a hotel pickup in an air-conditioned car in Istanbul, before heading out to the Galata district situated on the north bank of the stunning Golden Horn. Traverse the peaceful hillside, once home to bountiful gardens during the Byzantine period, and gaze at the spectacular view of the Golden Horn, a water inlet framed by towering structures and verdant woodlands. Take a look at the façade of the Galata Tower, an ancient stone tower, while your guide recounts tales of when the district was a Genoese colony from the 6th to the 15th century. Navigate through Istanbul’s slender lanes to see renowned churches and synagogues, then pause at the Camondo Steps, a notable footpath on Banks Street constructed by the Camondo family around 1870-1880. Listen to more fascinating anecdotes from your guide as you visit local hospitals and schools.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.