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Galata and Genoese Afternoon Walking Tour
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Galata and Genoese Afternoon Walking Tour

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Ages 4-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Guide
  • Entry/Admission - Galata Tower
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees
  • Entry/Admission - Istiklal Caddesi


Start:
  • Caribou Coffee, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Rıhtım Cd. No: 1, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
    Caribou Coffee Karaköy
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9398P373

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9398P373

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      Caribou Coffee Karaköy
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      Galata Koprusu
      Bosphorus Strait
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    • Tourmania
      1,398
      Istanbul, Türkiye
      Joined in July 2011
    • 120themisa
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent walk
      Absolutely fabulous walking tour c/o Burak and Can, our extremely knowledgeable guides. Looking forward to another walk.
      Written January 19, 2025
    • T6574MNchristinea
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Not worth the money.
      Would not like to recommend this, because of the traffic in Istanbul. The traffic is notorius, all the time, and therefor wou will not have the time to hop off and on.
      Written January 19, 2025
    • christyh521
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Emrah is an exceptional guide
      Emrah was an amazing guide! Even though it was raining and cold, he took us to all of the sights. He gave us detailed information and history of everywhere we went. Emrah answered all of our questions and made us feel comfortable the entire trip. Highly recommend this day trip!
      Written January 12, 2025
    • fionasW2312HP
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent Tour
      Our family of 4 did this 3 hour guided tour of the Topkapi Palace and Harem on the afternoon of our first day in Istanbul. Our tour guide Fatih Mehmet was erudite and passionate and we all enjoyed the tour very much. He threw in some humorous comments along with all the history and made the tour great fun. It was a great introduction to Istanbul and the Ottoman Empire and was good value for money.
      Written January 12, 2025
    • dedek_Traveler
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic one day trip
      At first, i wanna do it the trip alone by myself. Then i found this package with a reasonable price and worthy to try. So after reading all the review i wanna prove it by myself. And it was fantastic the trip start at 8.30 when thetly pick me at my hotel. Then we go to all the destination without any problem. Love the driver , love the tour guide. She explain everything so well...she even suggest so many things. The itinerary is OK..i love all the activities we have during the trip. So i have really good moment with the tour
      Written January 11, 2025
    • daynelisn
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience
      “Mehmet yegin was amazing! He made the tour fun, interesting, and easy to follow. He shared great stories and facts and made sure everyone had a good time. I highly recommend Mehmet Yegin for anyone visiting topkapi palace . It was a fantastic experience!”
      Written January 11, 2025
    • Colm Ó
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      An amazing tour through 2 beautiful buildings!
      Our tour guide Can was a gentleman! He provided a great tour and told the history of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia very well! He was very friendly, and answered any questions we had about both sights! I can't recommend this tour enough!
      Written January 10, 2025
    • al77k
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      organized and enjoyable trip
      Lots of fun thanks to the driver and translator The best translator and guide I have ever dealt with.. His name is Mahmoud He speaks English, Arabic and Turkish Thank you very much for this organized and enjoyable trip
      Written January 10, 2025
    • Dorina P
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Afternoon exploring Balat district
      We had a lovely time exploring Balat district with Burak - he is very passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgable on religion, history and his country. We went to the colourful streets of the district as well, stopping to grab food and take nice pictures :) 100% recommend! Thank you!!
      Written January 8, 2025
    • hibats2021
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Loved it!
      We had the absolute pleasure of having Fatih Mehmet as our tour guide during our visit to the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Fatih is incredibly knowledgeable—a true history buff who brought centuries of history to life with his engaging storytelling. His passion for the subject made the tour feel like an immersive journey through time. Fatih’s kindness and patience stood out as he thoughtfully answered all of our questions and ensured everyone in our group felt included. His sense of humor added an extra layer of enjoyment, making the tour both informative and fun. He truly made these iconic landmarks come alive with fascinating details and historical insights. If you’re looking for a guide who can make history captivating and memorable while keeping the atmosphere light and welcoming, Fatih is the one to go with. Highly recommend!
      Written January 5, 2025
    • Passport16765012463
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Winter vacations
      Nice place lots of history, Our guide Elif was very good , full of knowledge and very patient, Over all 5 stars, lots of walking so wear comfortable shoes.
      Written January 5, 2025
    • RCC115_ampang
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      5 star Guided Tour
      The “Topkapi Palace and Harem Guided Tour with Guide” was so worth it. Our tour guide Elif from TourMania was so knowledgeable and friendly. We have learned a lot about the Ottoman Empire history from her. Please wear comfortable shoes as you need almost 3 hours to complete the whole areas. And you need a guide as each area in the palace and harem has its own story.
      Written January 5, 2025
    • mac7567
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cultural visit
      A great experience with a very knowledgeable host. She understood her audience and managed to mix knowledge with humour well.
      Written January 4, 2025
    • daviddI880AB
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Topkapi Palace is a must-see
      Topkapi Palace and Harem is such a beautiful place to visit. A true must-see! Our tour leader, Elif was super informative, knowledgeable, friendly and took an interest in getting to know everybody! She such an asset! Tourmania have been on point! Very professional. 10/10 We really enjoyed it!
      Written January 3, 2025
    • daviddI880AB
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent Tour Experience with Fatih (Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia)
      Hi, we really enjoyed it. Our tour leader Fatih was very informative, knowledgeable, friendly and took an interest in getting to know everybody! Excellent Tour and 5 stars for Tourmania Looking forward to our tour of Topkapi tomorrow :)
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    Stephan F
    Vienna, Austria1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Couples
    Burak is probably the best and best educated guide I have met so far. Apart from his profound and deep knowledge of Istanbuls past and present, he’s also aware of the geopolitical connections throughout the centuries and connects all the dots from east to west and throughout the centuries to finally meet in Istanbul.
    All started off very well with Burak being at the agreed meeting point well ahead of time and giving us a very amicable and warm welcome along with a very open introduction of himself, his story and a hint on his values and views.
    When the group was complete, Burak took us around on the tour on paths not hilariously overloaded with tourists, but a little aside. During the tour Burak answered patiently all questions that arose and flexibly adapted the tour to the specific feedback and dynamics of the group.
    When we finally reached the Galata Tower it was also Burak who queued for the group, while the rest of us was given the chance to have a break. On top of the tower Burak provided even more details and information on what could be seen from this exposed point of the city. At the same time he friendly took care of all photograph requests. The originally scheduled three hours were exceeded, but still we were never asked for any more money.
    Bottom line is, it was an awesome tour, with a one of a kind guide, a really special experience, which never became boring and can only be recommended to take this tour and ask for Burak himself.
    Written June 2, 2024
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    Thank you so much for this amazing review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.
    Written June 6, 2024
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    peter
    Sydney, Australia1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Couples
    I think burak did an amazing job with giving us a tour. He was on time, made it easy to meet, assisted with transport information and was very friendly. He had a wealth of knowledge when it came to the history of Istanbul, Turkey and neighbouring countries amd knew how to explain past events well enough for us to understand. Great sense of humour which made it all more fun. He took great photos of me and my wife at some great view points and burak also has a passion for his job and history which you can see thriving in his words and actions. I would highly recommend, great job burak!
    Written June 26, 2024
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    Thank you so much for this amazing review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.
    Written June 30, 2024
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    Kanav Gupta
    3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2023 • Couples
    It was very entertaining and informative the guide Mr. Burak is very knowledgeable and knows a lot about history. Took us to all the places with the required shortcuts so that we don't get tired quickly. He covered all the destination and eatery spots for snacks and breaks. Enjoyed it very much and the most important thing he was very helpful and nice.
    Written March 22, 2023
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    Reviews like yours make our day because it makes all the hard work worthwhile. It's so fantastic that the tour has made such a difference in your life. Thanks again for choosing Tourmania, and we can't wait to see you again! All the best, Murat.
    Written April 17, 2023
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    Raelynn D
    Torrance, CA78 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    In the description of the tour it stated that there was hotel pick up provided. However, this is not the case, and the tour operator explained that they had been trying to get that information changed. We were expecting several people on our tour, but it was just the two of us. Our guide Barrack was very nice and had much information to share with us. The tour of the tower was wonderful.
    To make up for the misinformation about pickup, the tour went longer and showed more sights. The city is amazing and I would recommend anyone to visit Istanbul.
    Written April 17, 2023
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    Reviews like yours make our day because it makes all the hard work worthwhile. It's so fantastic that the tour has made such a difference in your life. Thanks again for choosing Tourmania, and we can't wait to see you again! All the best, Murat
    Written April 18, 2023
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    Ashwin Davis
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2023 • Couples
    Highly recommend tour especially guided by “Burak”.
    He was so friendly and we felt safe throughout the tour. The whole tour was so memorable and we came to know more about all the places. Also unlike other tour guides he never took us to expensive places which was very nice thing about him👌🏼. He have knowledge about the whole place and culture which is really good.
    Written February 8, 2023
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    Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Yours sincerely ; Murat.
    Written April 18, 2023
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    Yun
    Singapore, Singapore5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My tour guide, Burak, was very knowledgeable and a great storyteller. I learned a lot about the rich culture and history of Istanbul, and what it was like before it came to be. One thing I like is that he designs the tour based on your interests (without missing the main highlights), and different options were given so you get a say as well! He also gave great tips about traveling in Istanbul :)
    Written June 2, 2023
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    We are grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to improve service for everyone.
    Written June 3, 2023
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    Nellie P
    17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was an excellent activity! Barack was very punctual when it came to our meeting. A very nice and friendly young man. Amazing how much information you shared with us! We are amazed at all the information and history that dominates the points we visit and the current situation in Turkey in terms of culture, economy, education, etc! Simply spectacular! We have to recognize that he was very patient considering the time it took us to walk great distances! You have been a spectacular Guide! Immensely grateful for your company!! The visit to the Galata Tower was very interesting!
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    Written July 13, 2024
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    Thank you so much for taking your time to give us your pleasant feedback. Hope to see you again in the near future. Warm Regards ; Tourmania Team
    Written July 15, 2024
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    Paula F
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Family
    Bucak was wonderful and very attentive to our needs. He is not only extremely knowledgeable about Turkish history and the Genoese area, he knows the streets and shorts cuts like the back on his hand. We highly recommend this tour for its history and of course Bucak.
    Written April 23, 2024
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    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5 star rating - it's much appreciated!
    Written May 16, 2024
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    Maria A
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Couples
    We planned our Galata tour with our guide Burak, and it was the best decision we made. Burak enriched our experience with his extensive knowledge of Istanbul's history and culture. His exceptional skills ensured our tour was truly memorable
    Written June 17, 2024
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    We are grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to improve service for everyone.
    Written June 21, 2024
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    Bettina J
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2023 • Solo
    Burak was a very knowledgeable and thorough tour guide. He pointed out interesting history and stories around every corner. He even took the time to add extra sights and experiences to the tour. I would definitely recommend this experience for first time visitors to Istanbul!
    Written April 28, 2023
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    Thank you very much for your kind words about our work. We are glad that we have such responsive and grateful clients as you. This is a great incentive for further improvement and professional growth. All the best; Murat.
    Written April 29, 2023
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