Istanbul's Karaköy Neighbourhood: A Self-Guided Photography Tour
Overview
Galata is the most cosmopolitan historical neighbourhood of Istanbul, it's also one of the most picturesque, because it overlooks the old town of Istanbul
On this self-guided GPS audio tour, I'll lead you to the best spots to take pictures of the Galata Tower and panoramic cityscapes of Istanbul. You'll pass through the hardware market area, where shop blinds and walls are adorned with graffiti and a careful eye will spot intricate patterns to photograph.
From there, the route carries on to a 450 year-old caravanserai, traditional Turkish houses, temples, art galleries, museums, and a local fish market with fish sandwich carts lining the shore.
The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
Please Note: The tour doesn't take you into the tower or include entry to the tower.
What's Included
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to Istanbul: Galata Self-guided Photography tour
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Location
Müeyyedzade
Okçu Musa Caddesi, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa
Rıhtım Caddesi, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Our tour end at the tiny Golden Horn ferry pier. From here, you can take a ferry across the Golden Horn, to Üsküdar in the Asian side. Or you can take a tram across the Galata bridge from the glass booth tram station on the main road behind you, to get to the Old Town.
What To Expect
Neve Shalom Synagogue (Pass By)
Galata Tower (Pass By)
Kamondo Stairs (Pass By)
Galata Bridge (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-110804P105
Additional Info
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