Istanbul Jewish Quarter Walking Tour: Explore Jewish History in Karaköy

Uncover the rich history of Istanbul’s Jewish community on a 4-hour walking tour in the Jewish quarter of Karaköy. Visit the Jewish Museum, Ashkenazi Synagogue, and explore the vibrant streets filled with synagogues and traditional buildings.

Duration: 4 hours, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Askenazi Synagogue - It is the only currently active Ashkenazi synagogue in Istanbul open to visits and prayers. It is located near the Galata Tower
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Donations to the synagogues
  • Entrance fee of The Quincentennial Foundation Museum
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on a 4-hour walking tour to uncover the rich history of Istanbul’s Jewish community, guided by an expert. Visit the Jewish quarter of Karaköy, formerly Galata, where the streets are lined with historic buildings echoing Jewish heritage. Discover the Jewish Museum, explore the Ashkenazi Synagogue, and wander through vibrant streets to find other…

Location
Neve Shalom Synagogue
Büyük Hendek Caddesi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Roberta_g
Oct 11, 2023
Jewish History in Istanbul - Diana is terrific at bringing history to life. She has a warm, friendly personality, is highly knowledgeable and presents in a clear, easy to understand, manner. We would highly recommend her tour. You won’t be disappointed.
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David_k
Sep 17, 2023
Excellent Experience - Our tour guide, Tunc was the best! He was knowledgeable and passionate, while describing the tour. He made the tour exciting and fun. We had a fantastic experience!
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Terigolden
May 6, 2023
Eye-opening experience - Our guide shared personal experiences and observations that added to our understanding of the history and current Jewish conditions in Turkey.
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Marilyn_l
Apr 29, 2023
Delightful adventure - Our guide, Mr. Gul, was very knowledgeable and attentive. We had a wonderful experience. Thereare a lot of hills and stairs.
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Edward
Nov 1, 2019
Jewish Quarter - All right, the tour and the guide, just because a museum was closed and we couldn't get in, you should check that all tours are open.
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Viator
Oct 17, 2025
Disappointed! - The tour was canceled after we arrived at the meeting point. No prior notice. The operator made no effort to get a guide to offer a reduced price and shorter tour. Very disappointed in viator. They clearly had no guide available and just punted. We made our reservations 3 months prior.
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Lisa_n
Jun 8, 2023
great experience but viator failed to give tour - viator never passed the reservation onto operator so no tour. still haven’t heard from viator regarding refund. went to museum and synagogue on our own. wonderful. do recommend.
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Ira_l
Apr 22, 2023
Canceled last minute :-( - Canceled the tour last minute. Why did they wait until we had no chance to book with another company?
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up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).