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Taksim to Galata Walking Tour: Secret Passages & Local Hangouts

12 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 12 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Istanbul, Turkey

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Overview

An interesting and entertaining afternoon walk down the Istiklal Street. Get insider look at the life beyond the main street, interesting historical highlights while zigzags towards Galata Tower. Well-paced and engaging, brimming with facts on everything from food, language, architecture, lifestyle, and eating and drinking customs, not to mention a span of history leaping between ancient times to the modern day!

• Learn about how cosmopolitan the neighborhood once was.

• Explore the out of the beaten path of Beyoğlu Pera

• Learn about where the local people hang out, eat and drink.

What's Included

  • Small Group
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Gümüşsuyu
Osmanlı Sk. No:D:, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

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

End point

Bereketzade
34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Tour ends in Galata Tower

What To Expect

Taksim Square

Taksim square has a little bit of everything and is worth a trip to witness people and their interactions.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Triada Church (Pass By)

Hagia Triada Church*
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Cicek Pasaji

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Avrupa Pasaji

Beyoglu the old European quarter of the city is Istanbul’s bohemian quarter, full of cafes, street performers and trendy young people.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Passage Hazzopulo (Pass By)

Passage Hazzopulo
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St Anthony of Padua

Venetian Neogotic Style largest Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul and has the largest community following its masses.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pera Museum (Pass By)

Pera Museum *
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İstiklal Caddesi

İstiklal Street
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews (Pass By)

The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews
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Galata Tower (Pass By)

One of the city's most distinctive sights, this great fortification dating back to 1348 was erected by the mercantile Genoese Italians.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taksim to Galata Walking Tour: Secret Passages & Local Hangouts?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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