Walking Tour From Taksim Square Through Istiklal to Galata Tower
Overview
About
Take a stroll from Taksim Square, meandering through the bustling Istiklal Avenue, and eventually arrive at the iconic Galata Tower.
What you'll do
What is included?
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Itinerary
Istanbul Historical & Heritage Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Walking Tour From Taksim Square Through Istiklal to Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey. This historical & heritage tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 7 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Taksim Square
The Republic Monument (Turkish: Cumhuriyet Anıtı) is a notable monument located at Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey, to commemorate the formation of the Turkish Republic in 1923.
Istiklal Caddesi
Istiklal Street (İstiklal Caddesi) is the main pedestrian thoroughfare in Istanbul’s European Beyoglu district and an essential cultural center. Stretching from Taksim Square to Tunel Square, the bustling street is lined with late–Ottoman-era buildings built in a variety of architectural styles, ranging from neoclassical to art deco.
Church of Saint Anthony of Padua
Galata Tower
The Galata Tower (Turkish: Galata Kulesi), officially the Galata Tower Museum (Turkish: Galata Kulesi Müzesi), is a medieval Genoese tower in the Galata part of the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. Built as a watchtower at the highest point of the mostly demolished Walls of Galata,[2] the tower is now an exhibition space and museum, and a symbol of Beyoğlu and Istanbul.
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