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Topkapi Palace – Galata Tower loop from Vezneciler-İstanbul Üniversitesi

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Topkapi Palace – Galata Tower loop from Vezneciler-İstanbul Üniversitesi

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440

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Topkapi Palace – Galata Tower loop from Vezneciler-İstanbul Üniversitesi

04:33

16.8km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Marmara Denizi ve Adalar Özel Çevre Koruma Bölgesi

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.42 km

İshakpaşa Hammam

Ruins

3.00 km

Topkapi Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

For centuries, Topkapi Palace in Istanbul was the residence and seat of government of the sultans and the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire.

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3.41 km

View of the Golden Horn from Topkapi Palace

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With the best view of the Golden Horn and other top sights.

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4.96 km

Eminönü Ferry Terminal

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Very busy ferry hub between Eminonu and Kadikoy/Uskudare

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6.42 km

Galata Bridge — Fishing Spot

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Angler's paradise ✨️

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9.32 km

Historic Tram on Istiklal Street

Highlight • Monument

Very nice historic tram 🤩

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9.98 km

Istiklal Avenue Historic Tram

Highlight • Monument

Doe's oldest tram in Istanbul

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10.6 km

Galata Tower

Highlight • Monument

Galata Tower is an amazing structure, a bit of a workout to get to it from the golden horn bridge 😂

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14.9 km

Sultanahmet Square

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful city to explore. It's unfortunate for the few hustlers and scammers that target tourists. I had to help 2 French ladies who were almost forced into a restaurant by staff members.

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16.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

3.05 km

1.51 km

1.02 km

836 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

1.38 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 19 August

31°C

21°C

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Topkapi Palace – Galata Tower loop from Vezneciler-İstanbul Üniversitesi

Topkapi Palace

View of the Golden Horn from Topkapi Palace

Eminönü Ferry Terminal

Galata Bridge — Fishing Spot

Historic Tram on Istiklal Street

Istiklal Avenue Historic Tram

Galata Tower

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