Istanbul Modern City Exploration: Discover Hidden Passages from Taksim to Galata

Embark on an Istanbul Modern City Exploration, uncovering hidden passages from Taksim to Galata. Discover secret spots, local eateries, and the cosmopolitan history of Beyoğlu.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Taksim Square - Every great city has a central square, and Istanbul does not disappoint. Taksim square has a little bit of everything and is worth a trip to witness people and their interactions.
  • Taksim Gezi Park - Taksim Gezi Park
  • Republic Monument - Situated at Taksim Square, the heart of modern Istanbul, commemorate the formation of…
What's Included
  • Professional Guide
  • Small Group
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a tour into the essence of Istanbul’s modern district, where you will experience the unmistakable landmarks and hidden gems that make Beyoğlu truly enchanting. Steer clear of the crowded Istiklal Avenue to explore enchanting side streets and historical pathways overlooked by both tourists and locals. Experience Pera district from a local’s…

Location
Starbucks
Tak-ı Zafer Caddesi
Meet your guide in front (outside) of STARBUCKS located under “The Marmara Taksim Hotel”. It is about a 2-minute walk from the Taksim metro station. Your guide will wear a tour guide badge and will be easy to spot.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Maidstoneminx
Oct 10, 2024
Another Side of Istanbul - The tour is excellent. Our guide was Kiymet “Kim” a charming and knowledgeable guide. Lots of local knowledge, special places and recommendations for more of anything you are interested in. Super busy area with lots you would miss on your own. Even had time for a stop and a Turkish coffee! It is worth noting that if you are unfamiliar with the area it is very steep in places and uneven and very very busy! If you have limited mobility this may be worth bearing in mind. Absolutely worth the money😀
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Jtravels505
Sep 21, 2024
Great comprehensive tour of modern Istanbul - We really enjoyed this tour! We started in Taksim Square, strolled down Istikal Street exploring a few hidden passageways, walked up past Galata Tower, and ended near the Karakoy tram stop. We went inside the famous Pera Palace Hotel and a couple of tucked-away historic churches. Our guide, Elif, was fantastic and gave us a lot of great information on Turkish history and culture. She also built in a break to sit down and try some Turkish coffee or tea, which was much appreciated. Highly recommend this tour!
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Simon_r
Sep 2, 2024
Wonderful walking tour with Isil! - On out first day in Istanbul we enjoyed an absolutely wonderful walking tour with Isil, spending a few hours getting to know the Taksim- Kadakoy area. Her English is perfect, she has a great knowledge of the city and it's history and took us to some wonderful places that we certainly wouldn't have discovered on our own. Can't recommend this tour, and this guide, highly enough.
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Maps659287
Aug 8, 2024
Fantastic experience. It felt like we went for a coffee with a friend. - Fantastic experience! Our guide, Kiymet was fun and very knowledgeable. It felt like we went for a walk and a coffee with a friend who knows the city. She showed us the restaurants that locals visit, provided recommendations for shopping and offered us to have coffee prepared on sand, which was a surprise for us. Thank you Kiymet! it was great to learn from you and about you.
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Grizel_u
Jul 29, 2024
Wonderful walking tour - My tour guy was fantastic. She was able to provide me with the history about the neighborhood. I found the neighborhood to be quite interesting. In fact, I went back there twice based on some of the things that she talk to me about.
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Olso0340
Jul 10, 2024
Great Walking Tour. - Very informative walking tour and great information about what is available off of the Main Street. This is a tour that I recommend to better understand the evolution of Istanbul and how to find restaurants, cafes, and such that are differentiated and suites your taste whether you are looking for an authentic Turkish experience or something else.
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Kierang387
Jul 9, 2024
Highly recommended! - We had such an interesting tour. Kiymet was an awesome guide. We learned some history and background to the area and not just about the neighbourhood. Even in such a busy street we were never rushed and had interesting chats. There were also small treats like getting Turkish coffee which we didn't expect. And we got some great tips for the rest of our time. Definitely worthwhile.
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Shan_c
May 20, 2024
A great experience - A great experience. Elif was very knowledgeable and I learnt so much. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Istanbul. Unfortunately the Galata tower was closed for maintenance but that is something which could not be avoided.
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Mathews_g
May 7, 2024
Istanbul tour with Gamze - Gamze gave our family a wonderful tour and had many details to share and showed us many unique restaurants which only a local would know. She was pleasant and knowledgeable
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Nancy_m
Apr 19, 2024
Must so! - Our guide Tolga is excellent. Knowledge, friendly and excellent English. We could have never appreciated the area without his insight and off the beaten paths he took us.
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