Highlights
- Small-group tour with a local expert guide
- Ride the historic Tünel Funicular
- Explore vibrant İstiklal Street and hidden passages
- Visit Saint Anthony Church & Galatasaray High School
- End at the iconic Galata Tower
Description
Step into the European heart of Istanbul on this small-group walking tour from historic Karaköy to lively Pera and famous İstiklal Street.
Meet your guide at Mado Karaköy before discovering the city's historic trading district and riding the world's second-oldest underground railway, the Tünel Funicular.
Stroll along elegant İstiklal Street, once known as the Grande Rue de Pera, and visit landmarks including Saint Anthony of Padua Church, Galatasaray High School, Çiçek Pasajı, Avrupa Pasajı, and the artistic Narmanlı Han.
Enjoy a short coffee break before finishing at the magnificent Galata Tower, where centuries of Byzantine, Genoese, Ottoman, and modern Istanbul history come together.
Includes
Official English-speaking tour guide
Small-group walking tour (maximum 10–15 guests)
Tünel Funicular ride
Guided visit to Karaköy, Pera & İstiklal Street
Visit to Saint Anthony Church
Visit to Galatasaray High School (outside)
Visit to Çiçek Pasajı
Visit to Avrupa Pasajı
Visit to Narmanlı Han
Photo stop at Galata Tower
Coffee break (free time)
Excludes
Food and drinks
Entry to Galata Tower
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Important Information
- Meet your guide at Mado Karaköy at 14:30 AM.
The tour lasts approximately 2–2.5 hours.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins.
The tour involves approximately 3 km (2 miles) of walking on cobblestone streets and moderate uphill sections.
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
The experience operates in most weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
The coffee break lasts approximately 20–25 minutes and food or drinks are not included.
The tour ends near Galata Tower, allowing you to continue exploring the area independently.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
