Description

Istanbul’s Jewish Heritage Tour

Duration                 : 4 – 5  Hours.
Location                 : Galata Tower ( Hotel pickup upon request )
Transportation : Walking Tour and public transport
Language              : Available in English. ( Professional Licenced Tour Guide )

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 is flexible up to you. We suggest morning or afternoon.
Please email or call for details. +905442201022

Meeting point  under Galata Tower or Hotel Pickup
Exploring Galata and Karakoy Quarter
Jewish Museum of Turkey
Neve Shalom Synagogue
Jewish Neighborhood
Schneider Tempel
Camondo Steps
Boat Ride on the Golden Horn
Visit Fener and Balat Jewish Quarter
Ahrida Synagogue ( Optional )
Yanbol Synagogue ( Optional )
Turkish Tea & Coffe Break
Return Back to Hotel

The Neve Shalom Synagogue
Get to know the most beautiful and the largest synagogue of the city, where most of the religious ceremonies like bar-mitzvahs, weddings, and funerals are held.

Towards the end of the 1930s, the Jewish population in the district of Pera and Galata increased so much that the need for a new synagogue became imminent. Built and opened in 1951 by two young architects, it also houses the Museum of Jewish history in Turkey. This is an important part of our Jewish Heritage tour.

Jewish Museum of Turkey
The museum is a well-designed place to learn the story of 700 years of amity between Turks and Jews. The mission of the museum is to collect, preserve, exhibit, interpret, and disseminate knowledge about the cultural heritage of the Turkish Jews. It’s an opportunity to understand the local Jewish heritage in Istanbul.

Ahrida Synagogue
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 for its boat-shaped bimah.

The Town of Balat
Balat housed the first Jews who settled in Istanbul after the Spanish expulsion. Today, it’s a middle-class neighborhood. As you walk through the town, you can see the oldest Jewish houses with their proud stars of David.

Why  to book this experience
Flexible tour starting time
Private experience just for you with Mr. Alp
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@istanbuljewishtour.com
+905442201022  – 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 ;
Transportation costs.
Entrance Fees.
Professional licensed tour guide ( Mr. Alp )
Local taxes

What is Excluded ;
Entrance fees
Tip

What to bring
Passport or ID card

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

Guest Photos from our Tours