Byzantine Galata Tour: Explore Historic Istanbul

Step back in time to the Byzantine era on this captivating walking tour of Galata Hillside. Explore historic churches, synagogues, and the iconic Galata Tower while learning fascinating stories from your guide.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Beyoğlu - Galata is a renowned and historic neighborhood in Istanbul, situated in the Beyoğlu district on the European side. It is famous for the Galata Tower, a medieval stone structure offering stunning panoramic views of the Bosphorus, the Golden Horn, and the old city.
  • Karakoy - Karaköy is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood in Istanbul,…
What's Included
  • Entrance fees included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees ( Galata Tower )
Additional Information

Embark on a half-day stroll through the Galata hillside and surrounding regions, revisiting the time of the Byzantine Empire. Start your journey with a hotel pickup in an air-conditioned car in Istanbul, before heading out to the Galata district situated on the north bank of the stunning Golden Horn. Traverse the peaceful hillside, once home to…

Location
Caribou Coffee
Rıhtım Caddesi
Caribou Coffee Karaköy
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Elizabeth_v
Jul 14, 2025
Wonderful day spent strolling through modern Istanbul - It’s a walking tour and some areas are a bit steep. But Barak goes at your pace. He is so knowledgeable and passionate. Eon
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Navigator13550475499
Jul 12, 2025
Galata-Taksim-Istiklal-Karakoy guided walking tour - Burak from the Galata-Taksim-Istiklal-Karakoy guided walking tour in Istanbul was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, upbeat, and dedicated.
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K5377llelenam
Jul 10, 2025
Absolute highlight of our Istanbul visit - We had a great afternoon tour. The meeting was super easy in a coffee and then we strolled through the city. Have seen many things and learned what wit would never have seen without the guide. Absolute highlight of our Istanbul visit!
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85maijav
Jun 26, 2025
Galata area walking with guide - It was perfect walking tour with our guide Burak. A lot of sightseeing in Galata area, interesting facts and insights. Highly recommended.
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Coraliad113
Jun 2, 2025
Walking tour - Excellent guide, talkative, answer our questions. He help us when needed in translations. We enjoy our walking tour. Easy to walk.
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_t2266kg
May 24, 2025
Great tour - The guide was very attentive to every detail. Thanks to his knowledge and enthusiasm, we enjoyed the tour immensely—it was both educational and entertaining from start to finish
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Jess_g
May 6, 2025
An educational and interesting day in Galata area! - Barack was a very good tour guide. His knowledge of the area was excellent! We were a small group so Barack was able to cater the tour to meet our needs. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a good cultural and historical talk on this interesting neighborhood.
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Voyage39144312650
Apr 25, 2025
Galata - Beautiful experience in Karaköy and “Quartiere Genovese”. Great tour and great guide. We learnt a lot of things. Galata Tower is cool. It was amazing!!!
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Sophie
Apr 23, 2025
Fantastic walking tour our guide went above and beyond with efforts and knowledge - Fantastic and knowledgeable guide . I learned so much about the history and saw things I would never have seen if I was on my own about the cosmopolitan Galata
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C3223yibenl
Feb 22, 2025
A fantastic and fun historical tour of Galata! - Fatih was an amazing tour guide, funny and well educated on the area and it's history. He was great to talk to, made us feel comfortable, and helped make our trip to Istanbul much more rewarding! Don't hesitate, book this tour!
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From $29
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).