Galata Tower & Bridge, Spice Bazaar, Fener & Balat: Half-day Guided Walking Tour

Galata is a social and cultural hub steeped in historical drama

Start time: 10:00
Duration: 4h 30mins
Max group size: 9
Live guide: English, Spanish

Registered address: Room 36, Entrepreneurship Centre Cyberport 3, Pok Fu Lam, 0000, Hong Kong, HK

Contact details

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Included

Tour guide
Tram tickets
Beverages

Not included

Lunch
Personal expenses
Hotel pick up and/or drop off
Galata Tower entrance fee (EUR 23/person)

Meeting point

Asmalı Mescit, Tünel Myd. 2-20, 34421, Istanbul

Look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign
Simply show your ticket to your guide at your meet up location
Meeting point: Exit gate of the Tunel funicular Beyoglu station (Asmalı Mescit, Tünel Myd. 2-20, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turquía). Look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.

Description

Start at Tunel Funicular Beyoglu Station, part of one of the world's oldest functioning underground railways. Walk the Beyoglu Cultural Route, known for its history, culture, and art. Get a feel for the local vibe by observing vendors, commuters, and the overall energy of the area.

Next, visit Galata Tower, an iconic Istanbul monument listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2013. Its history dates back to 500 AD. You'll then pass by the Camondo Stairs, a notable art deco-style stairwell. Take pictures before heading to Galata Bridge.

This significant bridge crosses the Golden Horn and has been featured in multiple Turkish cultural works. You'll cross it before taking the tram to Fener. Here, explore Fener and Balat, two of Istanbul’s oldest neighborhoods.

Take in the colorful streets and historic buildings, then wrap up your tour at the spice bazaar, where you can browse its busy aisles.

Small Group Tour in Spanish:

Friday (from 1st of April to 31st of May); Wednesday / Friday (from 1st of June to 31st of October) Friday (from 1st of November to 31st of March 2025)

Small Group Tour in English:

Sunday (from 1st to 30th of April) Tuesday /Sunday (from 1st of May to 31st of October) Sunday (from fist of November to 31st of March)

Private Tour in Spanish or English:

Everyday

If you are heading to the meeting point, be aware that heavy traffic in the mornings is expected, and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Please make sure to consider leaving with enough time to reach your destination.

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