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Walking Tour from Taksim to Galata Tower (Turkish Coffee Tasting & Rooftop View Included)

 

Discover the vibrant heart of Istanbul on this immersive walking tour through the bustling streets of Beyoğlu and Taksim. Starting at the iconic Taksim Square, you’ll explore a rich tapestry of history, culture, and architecture, visiting notable landmarks such as: 

  • Taksim Square  🚋
  • The Republic Monument
  •  Hagia Triada Church ⛪
  • Rumeli Passage
  • Rooftop View
  • The Flower Passage (Çiçek Pasajı)
  • European Passage
  • Three Horan Church ⛪
  • Fish Market
  • Galatasaray High School
  • Passage Hazzopulo
  • St. Antoine Church ⛪
  • Turkish Coffee Tasting 
  •  The Galata Dervish Lodge 
  • Galata Tower 🏰


This walking tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, cuisine, and stunning architecture — a memorable journey through Istanbul’s most captivating neighborhoods.

  •  The coffee  tasting and rooftop access are both free of charge
  •  Since our tour has a limited capacity of 25 people, please cancel your booking as soon as possible if you decide not to join us. 
  • You can reach the meeting point by taking the “M2” Metro line and getting off at the “Taksim” stop.
  • Or if you are coming from around the Blue Mosque, you can use the “T1” train line and get off at the last stop ‘Kabataş’ and then transfer to the “F1” Taksim-Kabataş Finiküker line to reach Taksim.


 Note I : We will visit the Galata Tower from the outside
 Note II: Our tour will end in front of Galata Tower
 Note III: This walking tour is based on the history of the place.
 Note VI:  For the comfort of all participants, we recommend that infants and toddlers under 4 years old do not join the walking tour.
 Note V: Our tour welcomes individuals, duos, and small family/friend groups. Please note: We do not accept bookings for groups larger than six people (including all children), regardless of whether they are booked individually.

Note VI:  As our tours are tip-based, we kindly ask for a minimum tip of $15 per person. Tips in any currency equivalent to $15 (such as approximately 700Turkish liras) are welcome. 

The tour lasts 2 hours and 45 minutes
Available in English
100% of travelers recommend this Free Tour

Walkytalky
Guide: Walkytalky
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Tours since 2023
We are three licensed tour guides with a background in history and archaeology. We were born in Istanbul, raised in Istanbul, and educated in tourist guiding in Istanbul. Our passion is to guide you through the captivating journey of Turkish culture and cuisine. We will provide you with opportunities to enjoy the magnificence of experiencing the depths of Istanbul, which is the threshold of three main civilizations: Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman.

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Walking Tour from Taksim to Galata Tower (Turkish Coffee Tasting & Rooftop View Included)




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