Galata is the most cosmopolitan historical neighbourhood of Istanbul, it's also one of the most picturesque, because it overlooks the old town of Istanbul
On this self-guided GPS audio tour, I'll lead you to the best spots to take pictures of the Galata Tower and panoramic cityscapes of Istanbul. You'll pass through the hardware market area, where shop blinds and walls are adorned with graffiti and a careful eye will spot intricate patterns to photograph.
From there, the route carries on to a 450 year-old caravanserai, traditional Turkish houses, temples, art galleries, museums, and a local fish market with fish sandwich carts lining the shore.
The tour is ready whenever you are and the ...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Lifetime access to Istanbul: Galata Self-guided Photography tour
Smartphone
Transportation
Food/Drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Points
Departure
Okçu Musa Cd. No:2
The starting point is Sishane Park. The best way to get to the starting point is using the Metro line M2 (Yenikapi-Haciosman) and get off at the Şişhane station.
Return
Balik Ekmek
Our tour end at the tiny Golden Horn ferry pier. From here, you can take a ferry across the Golden Horn, to Üsküdar in the Asian side. Or you can take a tram across the Galata bridge from the glass booth tram station on the main road behind you, to get to the Old Town.
Istanbul's Karaköy Neighbourhood: A Self-Guided Photography Tour
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Galata is the most cosmopolitan historical neighbourhood of Istanbul, it's also one of the most picturesque, because it overlooks the old town of Istanbul
On this self-guided GPS audio tour, I'll lead you to the best spots to take pictures of the Galata Tower and panoramic cityscapes of Istanbul. You'll pass through the hardware market area, where shop blinds and walls are adorned with graffiti and a careful eye will spot intricate patterns to photograph.
From there, the route carries on to a 450 year-old caravanserai, traditional Turkish houses, temples, art galleries, museums, and a local fish market with fish sandwich carts lining the shore.
The tour is ready whenever you are and the ...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Lifetime access to Istanbul: Galata Self-guided Photography tour
Smartphone
Transportation
Food/Drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Points
Departure
Okçu Musa Cd. No:2
The starting point is Sishane Park. The best way to get to the starting point is using the Metro line M2 (Yenikapi-Haciosman) and get off at the Şişhane station.
Return
Balik Ekmek
Our tour end at the tiny Golden Horn ferry pier. From here, you can take a ferry across the Golden Horn, to Üsküdar in the Asian side. Or you can take a tram across the Galata bridge from the glass booth tram station on the main road behind you, to get to the Old Town.
