Beyoğlu Trip Overview
Discover the history of Istanbul’s Jewish community on a 4-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide. Travel to the Jewish quarter of Karaköy, previously known as Galata, where the streets are peppered with traditional buildings resonant with Jewish history. Explore the Jewish Museum, see inside Ashkenazi Synagogue, and scout the colorful streets to see other sites and synagogues. On route, hear fascinating tales about Jewish culture and some of the figures who have shaped the Jewish community’s fortunes through the ages.
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Duration: 200 to 250 minutes
Starts: Beyoğlu, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Discover the history of Istanbul’s Jewish community on a 4-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide. Travel to the Jewish quarter of Karaköy, previously known as Galata, where the streets are peppered with traditional buildings resonant with Jewish history. Explore the Jewish Museum, see inside Ashkenazi Synagogue, and scout the colorful streets to see other sites and synagogues. On route, hear fascinating tales about Jewish culture and some of the figures who have shaped the Jewish community’s fortunes through the ages.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Askenazi Synagogue, Yuksek Kaldirim Cad. No:27 Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkey
It is the only currently active Ashkenazi synagogue in Istanbul open to visits and prayers. It is located near the Galata Tower
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Neve Shalom Synagogue, Buyuk Hendek Cad. No:61 Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkey
Neve Shalom opened its doors in 1951, and since its opening day Neve Shalom Synagogue has witnessed many events and ceremonies.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews, Bereketzade Mah. Buyuk Hendek Cad. No: 39 Beyoglu, Next to Neve Salom Sinagogue, Istanbul 34421 Turkey
The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews offers a diverse environment of museum experiences with temporary exhibits, conferences, seminars, concerts and various other events.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Schneidertempel Art Galery, Bankalar Cad. Felek Sok. No:1 Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkey
Schneidertempel is a historic synagogue in Istanbul’s historic Galata district, also known as the “Tailor’s Synagogue.”
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Kamondo Stairs, Merkez Mah. Eminonu/Cagaloglu, Fatih, Istanbul Turkey
This curvaceous staircase was built circa 1870-1880 and was financed by the banker Abraham Camondo. The stairs were supposedly built to facilitate the transport of Camondo’s children to their school and as a shortcut for Camondo to reach Bankalar Caddesi.
