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Galata Walking Tour: Explore Tower, SALT Art Gallery, and Spice Bazaar in Istanbul's Cultural Hub
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Beyoğlu
Experience the vibrant Galata district with a walking tour that takes you to iconic landmarks like Galata Tower, SALT Art Gallery, and Spice Bazaar. Discover the cultural richness of Istanbul's heart.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Istiklal Caddesi - historically known as the Grand Avenue of Pera Ottoman. We’ll wander through the busy streets and soak up the sights, sounds, smells, and more. We’ll spy vendors selling their wares, locals going to and fro on their daily commute, and witness the energetic atmosphere of the neighborhood.
- Galata Tower - Considered as one of the symbols of Istanbul, this historic monument was also included in the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2013. It is thought to be one of the oldest towers in the world, dating back to 500 AD.
- Kamondo Stairs - an art deco style pedestrian stairwell that is eye catching for its ribbon-like design. We’ll snap some photos by the stylish steps before heading to the SALT Galata Art Gallery.
- Salt Galata - This former bank building turned modern art gallery features numerous rotational exhibitions of contemporary art pieces. We’ll view some of the art pieces and exhibitions and stop for a quick coffee/tea break before heading to the Galata Bridge.
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Galata Bridge - This iconic bridge that spans the Golden Horn is a central part of Galata, featuring in numerous Turkish literature, poems, theater, novels, and more. We’ll cross the bridge and take photos of the view before ending up in Eminonu. Once there, we’ll pass by the Spice Bazaar where we’ll wander around the bustling aisles before we end the tour.
For travelers joining the afternoon tour, take note that the itinerary will be reversed, meeting up in Eminonu and ending up in Taksim Square.
What's Included
- Beverages
- Multilingual tour guide (English, French, Spanish)
- Galata Tower entrance included (with selected option)
- Tea and coffee available
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Hotel pick up and/or drop off
- Galata Tower Entrance fee (EUR 23 per person)
Additional Information
Explore the social and cultural hub of Galata
Walk through the busy Istiklal Caddesi and soak in the sights, sounds, and smells
Visit the iconic Galata Tower and see the magnificent city views
Snap photos of the picturesque Camondo Stairs and the contemporary art pieces at the SALT Galata Art Gallery
See the famous Galata Bridge that spans the Golden Horn
Stop by the bustling Spice Bazaar
Enjoy the intimacy of a private/small group tour
Location
Tünel Meydani
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Candace_p
Oct 16, 2023
Half day tour Istanbul - Our guide Cinar made the day for us . She had a ton of knowledge, ushered us through the crowds and helped us negotiate purchases.
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone travelling to Istanbul
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Frederick_o
Oct 25, 2022
Time well spent in Galata and Galata Tower - Hamit was a knowledgeable and pleasant guide. We walked us around the area and he pointed out places and the history/anecdotes with details. He even bought us some pretzel like street food which was very good.
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