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.
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.
- 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,…
- 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, located along the Bosphorus shores, right at the base of the Galata Bridge.
- Kamondo Stairs - The Camondo Stairs are a hidden architectural treasure in Istanbul’s historic Galata neighborhood. Constructed in the late 19th century by the prominent Camondo family, an influential Ottoman Jewish banking family, these graceful, curved stairs link Bankalar Caddesi (Banks Street) to the upper Galata area.
- Salt Galata - Salt Galata is an impressive cultural and art venue housed in a beautifully restored Ottoman-era building in Istanbul’s Galata district. Formerly the headquarters of the Imperial Ottoman Bank, this architectural landmark has been transformed into a contemporary center for art, research, and design.
- Istiklal Caddesi - Istiklal Street (İstiklal Caddesi) is one of Istanbul’s most iconic and lively avenues, extending from Taksim Square to the historic Galata Tower. Bustling with activity day and night, this pedestrian-friendly street is a cultural hub lined with 19th-century architecture, shops, cafés, restaurants, art galleries, and historic churches.
- St. Anthony of Padua Church - The Church of Saint Anthony of Padua (Sent Antuan Kilisesi) is the largest and one of the most stunning Catholic churches in Istanbul, located directly on the bustling Istiklal Street.

- Entrance fees included
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees included
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees ( Galata Tower )
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees ( Galata Tower )
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…
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 bountiful gardens during the Byzantine period, and gaze at the spectacular view of the Golden Horn, a water inlet framed by towering structures and verdant woodlands. Take a look at the façade of the Galata Tower, an ancient stone tower, while your guide recounts tales of when the district was a Genoese colony from the 6th to the 15th century. Navigate through Istanbul’s slender lanes to see renowned churches and synagogues, then pause at the Camondo Steps, a notable footpath on Banks Street constructed by the Camondo family around 1870-1880. Listen to more fascinating anecdotes from your guide as you visit local hospitals and schools.
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