Istıklal Street&Galata Genoses Walk(small group-max.15 pax)

The area around Istiklal Street is the liveliest and the most colourful in Istanbul. For more than 150 years it has been the centre of the nightlife in the city. Hundreds of bars and clubs put the groove into this downtown area in the evenings. The area is home to many historical embassy buildings, fancy hotels, apartment blocks, streets, theatres, restaurants and shops. This tour begins in the heart of Istanbul: Taksim Square, where you meet your guide. You will stroll through the exciting little side streets off Istiklal Street, sit in one of the intriguing coffee shops and talk with your guide, see the grandiose embassy buildings, visit Armenian and Catholic churches, ancient districts, impressive walkways and much more. In ancient times, the hillside where Gálata is today was covered with orchards and was known as Sykai, the fig field, or Peran en Sykais, the fig field on the other side (of the Golden Horn). It was in during the Byzantine period that the area began to be called Galata and a fortress was built by Emperor Theodosius II. Galata was a Genoese colony from the sixth to 15th centuries. This walk is around the emblematic Galata Tower and covers the area, where you will see many churches, synagogues, hospitals, bank buildings, ancient walls, schools. The fascinating stories, myths and legends told by your guide are a bonus.

Pick up point: Hotel
Start or opening time: 9.00 am
End or closing time: 5.30 pm
Languages: English
Others: If the group is more than 10 pax and less than 15 pax, earphone services is given.

Meal

Assistance or guided tour

Admissions

Full Day in English

Appropriate age for child ticket from 3 to 6 years