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.
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.
- 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…
- 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 the Turkish Republic in 1923
- Balik Pazari - A must see street full of amazing bars and fish meze restaurants.
- Beyoglu - Get to know the cosmopolitan culture of Istanbul on this guided walking tour. Explore the out of the beaten path of Beyoğlu neighborhood and learn where local people hang out, eat and drink.
- Hagia Triada Church - Beyoğlu was the primary neighborhood of the foreign community as well as non-Muslim Ottoman subjects. You will learn about how cosmopolitan the neighborhood once was.
- Cicek Pasaji - Beyoglu is famous for its “passages”, or arcades – part covered and part free in the sun – abounding with shops and restaurants. The most famous of these, the Çiçek Pasajı.
- Avrupa Pasaji - Beyoglu the old European quarter of the city is Istanbul’s bohemian quarter, full of cafes, street performers and trendy young people.
- Passage Hazzopulo - Passage Hazzopulo
- St Anthony of Padua - Venetian Neogotic Style largest Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul and has the largest community following its masses.
- Istiklal Caddesi - In the Ottoman era, Beyoğlu (then known as Pera) was the European Quarter of Istanbul. Home to embassies and trading centers, as well as fine 19th-century, Parisian-style apartment houses.
- Pera Museum - Pera Museum
- The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews - Beyoğlu (formerly Pera) was the primary neighborhood of the foreign community as well as non-Muslim Ottoman subjects and gradually attained an European look with the arrival of foreign embassies.
- Galata Tower - One of the city’s most distinctive sights, this great fortification dating back to 1348 was erected by the mercantile Genoese Italians.
- Kamondo Stairs - Kamondo Stairs
- Historic Areas of Istanbul - The historical city of Istanbul, the only city in the world located on two continents, was the capital of three great empires; Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire.
- Karakoy - Karaköy is one of the oldest and most historic districts of the city, and is today an important commercial center and transport hub.
- Galata Koprusu - The bridge, which spans the two sides of the Golden Horn is an important place in the the daily life of the city.
- Halic - Halic (Golden Horn) means inlet in English separates the old and new sections of Istanbul.
- Istanbul - Istanbul
- Professional Guide
- Small Group
- Professional Guide
- Small Group
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
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…
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 perspective, digesting its diverse history. Beyoğlu is renowned in Istanbul for its excellent street food, however finding good food spots in a large city could be challenging. Fear not, as we meander through Istiklal Avenue, your guide will highlight the best local eateries, cafes and bars, and enlighten you about key attractions along the route.
• Let your guide navigate you through the lesser-known streets and corridors of Beyoğlu
• Unearth local’s secret spots, top local dining locations and bars
• Relish Beyoğlu’s fine Chocolate as recommended by your guide
• Take pleasure in a leisurely paced walking tour
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.