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Istanbul Modern City: Guided Walking Tour of Galata, Pera & Taksim With Stunning Panoramic Views

4.9

45 Ratings

Beyoğlu

Embark on a guided walking tour through Galata, Pera, and Taksim in Istanbul, experiencing stunning panoramic views and immersing yourself in the city's modern culture and history.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

The Galata Mevlevi House Museum, or Mevlevihanesi, is widely known and authentic Mevlevi Whirling Dervish hall.

What's Included

All Local Taxes
Professional Guidance

What's Not Included

Tips
Food & Beverages

Additional Information

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 the contemporary vibe of Taksim Square, this tour offers a kaleidoscopic experience that captures the essence of Istanbul’s modern city life. Let the city’s stories unfold beneath your feet as you traverse these dynamic districts, leaving you with memories of a day well-spent in the heart of this captivating metropolis.

On this particular Galata Pera tour, explore one of the highest and oldest medieval towers of Istanbul. Furthermore, you will have one of the best panoramic views of the old city. Also, stroll along with the Istiklal Avenue and discover the historical passages. Moreover, you will see Pera district, design boutiques, antique shops, cafes, and the bohemian life of Istanbul and back streets of the Beyoglu, Pera, Galata Tower, Istiklal Avenue, Cihangir District.

Location

Beyoğlu

In front of Taksim - Karaköy tram (Tünel or Tunnel) line exit, just across the Eskici Pera bar

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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657chantelled

May 28, 2024

Great guide great tour great great great 👍 - Such a great guide with a very friendly and helpful personality, also big talent of handling a big group of people with different backgrounds.. Nice job! a lot of historic sites and unknown stories of Istanbul.. recommended! Thank you L 🙏

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Cleoh197

May 2, 2024

Very knowledgeable - We had a very knowledgeable and experienced guide, he explained everything to us. We followed a beautiful walking route through the region, it was not crowded and pleasant.

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455sashay

Apr 29, 2024

Such a good guide - Calm and nice walking path in the heart of this crowded city. Our guide Oscar was great and passed tons of historic mythological and architectural knowledge in such a short time.. unbelievable city and history, a good guide makes a lot of difference

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Andrea_k

Apr 10, 2024

Nice Taksim walking time - Very nice guide with interestic historical story and shown a great love towards her country. Nice company and many information we have received. Walking speed and information was pleasant, good tips were also shared regarding shopping in Istambul :-)

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Drausb

Apr 7, 2024

Excellent - Very informative and helpful guides. Alot of historic knowledge and background info. Also good insights and details provided during the tour.

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Kirillk266

Mar 27, 2024

A lot of inside knowledge of Istanbul, great storytelling, always on time - The tour was even better than I thought. Elif is such a knowledgeable and easy-going person! As you would expect from a good guide, she was on the spot at the agreed time, answered all of our questions and showed us hidden churches and bustling streets, walked us inside luxury hotels and offered several routes to choose from. But she also recommended good taxi apps, shortcuts for transportations, best stores in Grand Bazaar and ferryboat routes. Would definitely recommend her to anyone, willing to know Istanbul better.

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Andrea_d

Mar 24, 2024

Elif is a brilliant guide - great tour - This was a great tour with a great guide. Elif was lovely and spoke perfect English. The tour covered many beautiful sights and secret places that you would never find if you were walking around on your own. Elif was incredibly knowledgeable and we learned so much about Turkish history and culture. Highly recommend this tour. The directions from the tour company were a bit confusing about where to meet. We were staying in the Sultanahmet area so we got the T1 tram over the bridge and got off there. As you get off the tram head left to the tunnel entrance for the underground funicular tram. The tunnel entrance is not very well signposted. It’s on the ground floor of a big building. Then get the funicular - there is only one stop - and the meeting place is outside the funicular exit on Istiklal street.

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582sayan

Mar 15, 2024

Absolutely brilliant tour - Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion, and for making our time in Istanbul truly remarkable, and I look forward to returning to Istanbul someday with your guidance again.

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K2116unigora

Mar 12, 2024

Thank you for the fantastic Istanbul tour! - Thank you for the fantastic Istanbul tour! Your guidance added depth to my experience, making it truly memorable. Grateful for your insights!

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798daniw

Feb 28, 2024

We will definitely book again - Excellent tour route in Taksim with excellent knowledgeable guide Rose. She helped us a lot with navigation after the tour too.

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