Beyoğlu Trip Overview
Combine a walking tour of Istanbul’s Jewish district with a dose of city sightseeing and a Bosphorus cruise on this full-day tour. Stroll around Karaköy, previously known as Galata, to explore its Jewish heritage, and visit the Jewish Museum and synagogues as your guide tells you about Istanbul’s Jewish community. Then, savor a 3-course lunch, enjoy a Bosphorus cruise. Perfect if you’re short on time, this small-group tour is limited to 15 for a personalized experience.
Additional Info
Duration: 450 to 500 minutes
Starts: Beyoğlu, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Turkey
Combine a walking tour of Istanbul’s Jewish district with a dose of city sightseeing and a Bosphorus cruise on this full-day tour. Stroll around Karaköy, previously known as Galata, to explore its Jewish heritage, and visit the Jewish Museum and synagogues as your guide tells you about Istanbul’s Jewish community. Then, savor a 3-course lunch, enjoy a Bosphorus cruise. Perfect if you’re short on time, this small-group tour is limited to 15 for a personalized experience.
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.
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.
Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu – Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkey
The most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pierre Loti Tepesi, Idris Kosku Cad. Eyup, Istanbul 34050 Turkey
The best view of the Golden Horn
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
You will see the views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Leanders Tower, two suspension bridges, Rumeli Hisari Fortress, beautiful mansions by the shores of Bosphorus
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
