Family tour of Istanbul: Beyoglu district and Museum of Illusions
About this experience
How to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Istanbul with the whole family in half a day? See the most beloved district by travelers, ride a retro tram, enjoy the city from the height of Galata Tower, and then look at it while riding the waves of the Bosphorus. And to make it interesting for both adults and children, peek into an upside-down room and find your favorite actor among the figures of Madame Tussauds. Sounds like a perfect plan!
Please note: this is not a classic historical tour filled with facts from beginning to end. It's an engaging family walk with entertainment and light stories.
What to Expect
The famous street with a tram
Not seeing the Beyoglu district while exploring Istanbul is simply unforgivable. Here is the city's most popular square - Taksim, and the most beloved street by travelers, Istiklal, where a charming retro tram wanders. We will stroll through colorful alleys, participate in traditional Turkish fun, and enjoy the taste of local ice cream. And we will also see one of Istanbul's main symbols - the Galata Tower, climb to the top and admire the city from a bird's eye view.
Museum of Illusions and Madame Tussauds Museum
Next, we move on to the fun Museum of Illusions. Adults can leave their children here and go shopping on Istiklal. Or dive into a world of fantasies with the whole family. You will encounter a dizzying spinning tunnel, a room where you can walk upside down, a room that defies the laws of gravity, and other entertaining spots.
Then we will visit Madame Tussauds - a branch of the world's most popular wax figure museum. Here you will find figures of world and Turkish cinema, music, and sports stars - a total of 80 characters.
Along the Bosphorus waves
We will end our walk by riding a traditional TurYol boat on the waves of the Bosphorus to the Asian side and back. Istanbul must be seen from the water! And of course, feed the seagulls - the unofficial guardians of the city. You have already settled in :)
Logistical Details
- This is a walking tour, wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
- The tour starts from Taksim Square and ends at Karakoy Port. We can pick you up from your hotel (if it's in the center).
Additional Expenses
- Entrance to Galata Tower - 350 Lira/person
- Combined ticket to both museums - 896 Lira/adult, 711 Lira/child
- Boat ride - 130 Lira/person
Due to inflation, ticket prices in Lira may increase. We do our best to provide up-to-date information, but it is not always within our power. We apologize for any inconvenience.
