5 hours EXPERIENCE

Historic Jewish, Greek & Armenian Villages: Istanbul Private Tour

Overview

Duration:
5 hours

Language:
English

Private tour:
History tour

Meeting Point:
Pick-up from Sultan Ahmet & Galata districts, otherwise: in front of Karakoy ferry terminal

Overview

In the historic peninsula, we face history from 3 eras carrying the past of Byzantium, Constantinople, and Istanbul. Along the shores of the Golden Horn, at the walls of the historic capital of empires, residents from different nations settled establishing small Jewish, Greek, and Armenian villages.

Apart from Orthodox churches and old Jewish settlements, here we also find the oldest mosque established just a few years after the Ottomans conquered Constantinople. Today the neighborhood is entering its new time span as an upcoming and trendy district with small coffee bars and vintage shops. The area exudes charm and authenticity and is definitely worth visiting on this private history tour with Vines & Pearls!

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What's special about "Historic Jewish, Greek & Armenian Villages: Istanbul Private Tour"

Explore historic and romantic old cemetry
Visit the main Ortodox temple
Enjoy a stroll through the romantic alleys of historic villages
Discover how the communities lived and their main challenges through the course of history
Enjoy delicious and strong Turkish coffee with a panoramic view over Golden horn

What's included

Guided by a passionate licensed guide

Turkish coffee tasting

Small local bites to reveal deeper cultural experience

Walking tour

About this experience

This private tour through old neighborhoods that used to be home to Greeks, Armenians and Jews reveals the less-known parts of history and the footprint these communities have had on the cultural landscape of Istanbul. These areas are romantic and cozy, and their historic charm shines through the ongoing transformation of the neighborhood into a modernized quarter populated with tiny shops and cafes.

This is a private tour guided by a passionate and professional guide, it is conducted at a comfortable pace and can be easily adjusted to your wishes!

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