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Istanbul Nightlife Culture by Local Insight!

4 Reviews 4.25 out of 5 stars Based on 4 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Istanbul, Turkey

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4 to 6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Let's have an incredible journey around Istanbul's colorful streets! We will walk along the Golden Horn from the Galata Tower, through the backstreets of Galata and Karaköy, the Kamondo Stairs, one of the most spectacular staircases in Old Istanbul, and the SALT GALATA building, one of the oldest banks, to Balat and Fener, two colorful neighborhoods on the Golden Horn's old residential side.

We will visit the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople (St. George), which is still regarded the center of faith for Orthodox Christians, as well as explore the colorful staircases, bright wooden Ottoman mansions, the Iron Church (Sveti Stefan), and Balat's medieval lanes. Then we'll take a boat to Karaköy to visit the Golden Horn, a mythical stretch of the Bosphorus.

Accompanied by a professional tourist guide, we will learn about Istanbul's full history and the locations we will visit, including exclusive admission chances and the ability to purchase tickets without waiting in line.

What's Included

  • Donations for Churches
  • All Taxes
  • Transportation by Ferry
  • Gratuities
  • Galata Tower Entry Ticket
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Şahkulu
Tünel Meydani, Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Rüstem Paşa
34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

We will end at the Spicy Bazaar.

What To Expect

Galata Tower

onsidered among the oldest towers in the world and one of the symbols of İstanbul, Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi) was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2013. Galata Tower, one of the most important structures that make up the silhouette of İstanbul, was used as a long-term fire watchtower and was named Galata Fire Tower.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kamondo Stairs

The Camondo Stairs are Art Nouveau-style stairs in the Galata district of Istanbul, Turkey. The stairs, completed in the 1850s, were built by the House of Camondo.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

SALT Galata, Istanbul

Salt Galata houses the Salt Research Gregory Michael Kiez Hall, a specialized library; the Salt Research Ferit F. Şahenk Hall, which researchers can use upon registration; the Auditorium, where talks and conferences are organized; and exhibition and event spaces. Salt Galata also hosts a permanent exhibition that sheds light on the 145-year history of the institution with documents from the Ottoman Bank Museum Collection.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Karakoy Rihtim

We will take our ferry.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi

The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is one of the fifteen to seventeen autocephalous churches that together compose the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is headed by the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Balat Colored Stairs

Balat promises you a nice day with its cute cafes, colorful streets and houses that smell of history.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Coloured Houses of Balat

Balat, which has a rich Byzantine heritage, is an old Jewish neighborhood and still has a large Jewish population. In addition, the Sephardim, who were exiled from Spain in the 15th century, settled in Balat. Most of the houses in Balat, which is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and some of which have been restored, were wooden before the 18th and 19th centuries. However, due to the many fires that broke out here, most of the wooden buildings were burned down and masonry buildings were then preferred. There are very few single-story buildings and the houses are usually built in twos or threes.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church

The Bulgarian St. Stephen Church, also known as the Bulgarian Iron Church, is a Bulgarian Orthodox church in Balat, Istanbul, Turkey. It is famous for being made of prefabricated cast iron elements in the Neo-Byzantine style. The church belongs to the Bulgarian Christian minority in the city.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Golden Horn

We'll watch the European and Anatolian sides of Istanbul from the estuary. We will discover the magnificent view of Istanbul on the magnificent waters of the sea.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Egyptian Bazaar

One of the oldest bazaar in istanbul. We will taste turkish dessert and drinks free.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Nightlife Culture by Local Insight!?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Donations for Churches
  • All Taxes
  • Transportation by Ferry
  • Free Tasting For Drinks and Dessert
  • Professional English Speaking Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Galata Tower Entry Ticket

Additional Info

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).

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