Galata Half-Day Small-Group Walking Tour

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Duration: 4h
Location: Istanbul, Turkey | Istanbul, Turkey


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Guided trek in the Byzantine hillside district of Galata
Excellent views at the Galata Tower with photo opportunities
Sites including Kamondo Stairs, fortress & ancient walls
Your expert local guide sharing stories, myths & legends
Hotel pickup & limited capacity with maximum of 15 people

Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of Galata
Admission fees
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Istanbul City Center hotel
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

On a small-group tour of Galata, see the renowned Galata Tower, synagogues, and the Kamondo Stairs in the ancient area. Bring your camera and your walking shoes on this excursion and enjoy convenient roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel.

The hill where Galata is today was covered with orchards In the Byzantine period and was named Sykai (The Fig Orchard) or Peran en Sykais (The Fig Field on the Other Side), referring to the “other side” of the Golden Horn. It was in the Byzantine period that the area began to be called Galata and a fortress was built by Emperor Theodosius II.

Explore Galata, a Genoese colony from the 6th to 15th centuries. This walk is around the famous Galata Tower, 219 feet (66.9 m) tall. With 9 stories the tower was the city's tallest structure when it was built. As you stroll around the area, see many churches, synagogues, hospitals, bank buildings, ancient walls, and schools. Along the way, listen to tales and legends from your expert local guide.