Description

Half Day Galata Jewish Heritage Walking  Tour

Istanbul’s Jewish Heritage Tour

Duration                : 3 Hours.  Morning at 09:30 / Afternoon at 13:30 or later.
Location                 : Galata Tower ( Hotel Pick Up or Cruise port pickup optional )
Transportation   : Walking Tour and Public Transport
Language               : Available in English. ( Professional Licenced Tour Guide )

Cost :
2 Guest and More = 125 Usd per person
1 Guest = 200 Usd. ( Private Tour )

Overview
In this Private Tour, we will be taking you to the historical synagogues and show you the history of Turkish Jewish culture. We will take you to Jewish Museum and other Synagogues on this tour.

Programme ;
Istanbul Jewish Heritage Walking Tour Schedule.
Tour Starting time can be morning or afternoon We are Flexible .
Please E–mail or call for details. +90 544 220 10 22

09:30 Meeting Point  Under Galata Tower or Hotel Pick Up Upon Request
* Exploring Galata and Karakoy Quarter
* Galata Tower ( From Outside )
* Jewish Museum of Turkiye
* Neve Shalom Synagogue
* Jewish Neighborhood
* Schneider Tempel
* Camondo Steps
* Turkish Tea & Coffe Break
* Spice Bazaar and Local Market
12:30 Return Back to Hotel / Cruise Port  OR Galata Tower

Neve Shalom Synagogue
The largest and most important synagogue in the area, inaugurated in 1951. It is still active and located next to the 500th Year Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews.

Ashkenazi Synagogue
The only active Ashkenazi synagogue in Istanbul, serving Jews of Central and Eastern European origin.

Zulfaris Synagogue
One of the oldest synagogues in Galata. It no longer functions as a synagogue but is used for cultural events and exhibitions.

Camondo Stairs
Built by the influential Camondo family, prominent Jewish bankers and philanthropists, these stairs symbolize Jewish contribution to Istanbul’s economic and cultural life

Galata Jewish District – A Living Chapter of Istanbul’s Jewish Heritage

The Galata district, today known mainly as Karaköy and parts of Beyoğlu, is one of the most important locations for understanding the Jewish history of Istanbul. For centuries, Galata was home to a vibrant Jewish community and played a central role in the religious, cultural, and commercial life of the city.

Following the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453, and especially after the arrival of Sephardic Jews expelled from Spain in 1492, Galata became a major center of Jewish settlement. Its proximity to the port made it a thriving hub of trade, craftsmanship, banking, and intellectual life. Jewish families lived primarily around Kuledibi, beneath the Galata Tower, alongside Greek, Armenian, and European communities, creating one of the most cosmopolitan neighborhoods of the Ottoman capital.

Galata is home to some of Istanbul’s most significant Jewish landmarks. The Neve Shalom Synagogue, still active today, stands as a symbol of continuity and faith and is located next to the 500th Year Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews, which documents over five centuries of Jewish life in Anatolia. Nearby, the Ashkenazi Synagogue, the only active Ashkenazi synagogue in Istanbul, reflects the diversity within the Jewish community. The historic Zülfaris Synagogue, once a central synagogue of the area, now serves as a cultural and exhibition space.

One of Galata’s most iconic monuments, the Camondo Stairs, was commissioned by the influential Camondo family, prominent Jewish bankers and philanthropists who played a major role in the modernization of Ottoman finance and education. Their legacy is still visible in the architecture and urban fabric of the neighborhood.

Walking through Galata today offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the shared history of Jews and the Ottoman Empire, and to understand Istanbul’s long tradition of religious and cultural coexistence.

Why  to Book This Experience in Istanbul
Flexible tour starting time
Private experience just for you with our licenced professional tour guides
Discover the old Jewish districts of Istanbul
Have nice ferry ride between Galata and Balat
Tour with the safety of our guests

Contact Us For the Personalised Tour
Pleease Contact us soo we make an organised tailor made tour for you
info@istanbuljewishheritagetours.com
+90 544 220 10 22 – Call or Whatsapp 

Important Information ;
Due to security reasons; we need to inform the visitors arrival to the Synagogues and get a special permission from the rabbinate. In order to do this we need the passport copies of each guests, hotel adresses & get permission to enter the synagogues.

What is Included ;
Entrance Fees.
Professional Licensed Tour guide
Local taxes

What is Excluded ;
Tip

What to Bring
Passport or ID card for entrances required by the rabbinate

Cancellation 
Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 work days before the tour date.
Your tour can be canceled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Here you can see our other Jewish Heritage Tours in Istanbul ;

• Half-Day Afternoon Jewish Heritage Tour in Istanbul

• Half Day Morning Jewish Heritage Tour in Istanbul

• Full-Day Jewish Heritage Tour in Istanbul

• Half Day Jewish Heritage-Half Day Bosphorus Tour

• Half Day Jewish Heritage Tour-Half Day Sultanahmet in Istanbul

Contact : Istanbul Jewish Heritage Tours
Whatsapp: +90544 220 10 22

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