Istanbul - Free Self-Guided Audio Tour
Istanbul Descent to the Sea: From Taksim to Dolmabahçe
Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey
Journey from the vibrant heart of Taksim through the cultural veins of Beyoğlu and down to the shimmering Bosphorus. Wander amid arcades, museums, dervish lodges, and towers before crossing to the calm of Karaköy. The route unfolds Istanbul’s essence—art, faith, and empire—ending in the graceful splendor of Dolmabahçe Palace by the sea.
Distance: 7.0 km
Duration: 2.0 hours
Number of stops: 10
Points of Interest
Republic Monument
(Monument)
Flower Passage
(Market)
Pera Museum
(Museum)
Galata Mevlevihanesi Museum
(Museum)
Galata Tower
(Unique Building)
Galata Bridge
(Bridge)
Kılıç Ali Paşa Mosque
(Mosque)
Istanbul Modern Art Museum
(Museum)
Dolmabahçe Mosque
(Historical Church)
Dolmabahçe Palace
(Palace)