Skip-the-line Galata Tower and Karaköy Istanbul Private Tour
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3h - 4h
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About this experience
Climb up the Galata Tower, an old Genoese watchtower, and admire the views of Istanbul and Golden Horn with a Private Guide. Explore the Karaköy district on the European Side and dicover its unique charm. Extended options: private car transfers.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
3-hour: Galata Tower
Book a private tour of the Galata Tower and nearby attractions.
4,5-hour: Galata Tower with Transport
Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 3-hour private tour of the Galata Tower and nearby attractions.
Join a 5-Star Local Guide on a walking tour of the Karaköy district and visit its most prominent landmark, the Galata Tower. Learn about the Turkish Conquest of Constantinople and how Istanbul has changed science at the end of the Middle Ages. Explore the history of the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Republic of Turkey!
Available options
4,5H: Galata Tower + Transport
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 3-hour private tour of the Galata Tower and nearby attractions.<br/>Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - TUIS004.
<br/>Pickup included
3-hour: Galata Tower
Duration: 3 hours: Book a private tour of the Galata Tower and nearby attractions.<br/>Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - TUIS004.
What's included
Regular tickets to Galata Tower (all options)
5-Star Licensed Guide who fluent in the language of your choice
Private Guided Tour of Galata Tower and Istanbul’s European Side -
Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (4,5-hour option only)
Walking tour of Karaköy, the European Side of Istanbul
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Detailed itinerary
1
Stop 1
Meet your guide in front of the Nordstern Hotel Galata, Azapkapı, Tersane Cd. No: 5, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
2
Stop 2
Book private transfers with a 3-hour private tour of the Galata Tower and neighborhood. This option includes a 1.5-hour round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Istanbul. An experienced private driver will ensure you arrive at the meeting point on time without getting lost or tired.
3
Stop 3
See the highlights of Istanbul's European Side and visit the famous Galata Tower. Your Private Guide will meet you near the famous Galata Bridge spanning the Golden Horn, and take you on a short walking tour of the characteristic Karaköy and Beyoğlu districts. Here, you will discover the traces of the medieval citadel of Galata, which was a colony of the Republic of Genoa between 1273 and 1453. As you explore these narrow alleys, the guide will tell you about Galata’s former Jewish quarter that was seized and destroyed by the Catholic Crusaders and other interesting stories from the Middle Ages.
4
The main attraction of this tour will be a visit to Galata Tower, which was a watchtower at the highest point of the lost Walls of Galata. The nine-story tower (62.59 m) is now an exhibition space and an open-air observation deck, offering marvelous panoramic views over the Golden Horn, Bosphorus, and most of Istanbul’s major landmarks, including Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Many consider this to be the best view in town. Your Private Guide will also show you the lively neighborhood with its beautiful tenement houses and shops where you can buy popular souvenirs, vintage clothes, traditional musical instruments, and more. You will see the imposing Sent Antuan Kilisesi, pass the famous street passage Çiçek Pasajı, and end the tour in Taksim Square.
What's not included
Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 3-hour options only)
Available languages
Guide guide
DE
EN
IT
FR
TR
ES
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Important information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. Private car transfers are not included in the 2-hour tour.
There are 2 elevators to the 9th-floor of Galata Tower.
For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
The 4,5-hour option includes an estimated 1,5-hour transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and may take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of the Nordstern Hotel Galata, Azapkapı, Tersane Cd. No: 5, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Important notes
Information for the customer (Know before you go)
• Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
• Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. Private car transfers are not included in the 2-hour tour.
• There are 2 elevators to the 9th-floor of Galata Tower.
• For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
• The 4,5-hour option includes an estimated 1,5-hour transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and may take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
• We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
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