Original Istanbul Jewish Heritage Tour.

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Become immersed in the cultural legacies and history of the Jewish communities of Istanbul on this special Jewish heritage tour. Our tour includes a deep understanding of the story of the Jewish population in Istanbul with the lead of Sephardic Jewish guide.Since our guide is also one of the member of Jewish community ,he has deep understanding about the Jewish Heritage of Istanbul.None of your questions will remain unanswered.He will explain every detail of Jewish Heritage of Istanbul.

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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey

Become immersed in the cultural legacies and history of the Jewish communities of Istanbul on this special Jewish heritage tour. Our tour includes a deep understanding of the story of the Jewish population in Istanbul with the lead of Sephardic Jewish guide.Since our guide is also one of the member of Jewish community ,he has deep understanding about the Jewish Heritage of Istanbul.None of your questions will remain unanswered.He will explain every detail of Jewish Heritage of Istanbul.

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Stop At: Ahrida Synagogue, Kurkcu cesme Sokak Balat, Istanbul Turkey

Located in Balat near the Golden Horn, built by Jews of Ohri (Macedonia) more than 550 years ago and recently renovated during the Quincentennial Celebrations in 1992, the Ahrida Synagogue is known foremost by its boat-shaped bimah.Our Sephardic Jewish guide will explain the synagogue in detail and answer all your questions about Jewish Heritage in Istanbul.

Duration: 1 hour

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

Jews played an important part in the development of Istanbul. During the Ottoman Empire, Turkey was once home to as many 500,000 Jews. The Quincentennial Foundation was formed in 1992 to commemorate 500 years of Sephardic Jewish-Turkish relations. The museum located at Neve Shalom Synagogue. Our guide who is also Sephardic Jewish will accompany you during the tour and explain every detail about the Jewish museum.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Askenazi Synagogue, Yuksek Kaldirim Cad. No:27 Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkey

Ashkenazi Jews emigrated from Europe to the Ottoman territories at the end of the 14th century. The Ashkenazi synagogue was built by Ashkenazi Jews from Austria in 1909 and remains in active use to this day.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Binbirdirek, Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Binbirdirek district is the most famous tourist attraction of Istanbul.We will briefly see the area and have lunch on a teras restaurant which has a breathtaking view of Istanbul.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Beth Yaakov Synagogue, Icadiye Cad. Kuzguncuk, Uskudar, Istanbul Turkey

Beth Yaakov synagogue is located in the Asian side of Istanbul.It was built in 1878.The district is called Kuzguncuk.Although Jewish community from Kuzguncuk district moved to other part of Istanbul they regularly come to this synagogue for sabbath worship.

Duration: 1 hour

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