White Emigration in Istanbul: An Audio Tour from Taksim Square to the Bosphorus Shore
About this activity
Audio tour
Audio tour in English
Route length: 3.6 km
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Duration 1h 10min
Audio tours on your smartphone
After purchase, you will receive the link to download the app to take this tour
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With the in-app audio guide, you decide when to start, pause, and finish your tour
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Tour preview
Hosted by Timofei
- All taxes and fees are included
- You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
- •Immerse in the dramatic stories of Russian emigration, where every street and square in Istanbul holds memories.
- •Explore unique spots, from the grand Pera Palace Hotel to cozy restaurants and the historic Çiçek Pasajı.
- •Uncover the art and culture that Russian intellectuals preserved and enriched in Istanbul.
- •Admire the contrasts of a city uniting East and West, where Russian émigrés built their new lives.
- •Feel the power of the Bosphorus, where every ferry is a symbol of hope and a journey into a new life.
Explore Istanbul through the lens of 20th-century Russian emigration with this captivating audio guide. Discover the stories of Russians who fled their homeland after the revolution and left a lasting impact on this vibrant city.
The tour begins at Taksim Square, Istanbul’s cultural hub, where many emigrants’ paths crossed. Highlights include the Church of the Holy Trinity, a spiritual haven fo...
What's included
- Stories of famous Russian émigrés connected to Istanbul.
- Details of hidden places where key emigration dramas unfolded.
- Historic restaurant recommendations to experience the émigré era's atmosphere.
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- Church concerts and performances
- Tickets for attractions and public transport
- Meals at restaurants—available for purchase if desired
- Food and drinks—available for purchase if desired
Places you will visit
The route of the tour goes within circle
Taksim Meydani
Tak-ı Zafer Caddesi
Karaköy İskelesi
Rıhtım Caddesi, No:13
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