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Following the Foot Steps of James Baldwin by the Bosporus
Following the Foot Steps of James Baldwin by the Bosporus
Following the Foot Steps of James Baldwin by the Bosporus
Following the Foot Steps of James Baldwin by the Bosporus
Following the Foot Steps of James Baldwin by the Bosporus

Following the Foot Steps of James Baldwin by the Bosporus

By Istanbul Gay Gateways
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥25,072 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This tour is about appreciating the love and contributions of Baldwin , one of the most symbolic names of anti-racist struggle in the USA, lived in Istanbul for 10 years in the 60s and wrote many books and plays in Turkey where he came from homophobia and racism in America at the time. We will follow the colorful locations he visited, inspired by and taste the old charismatic, oriental İstanbul like he did.

Activity location

  • Asiyan Museum
    • Asiyan Yokusu
    • 34342, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Starbucks
    • No:68/B Divan Yolu Caddesi
    • 34110, Alemdar, İstanbul, Turkiye

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Following the Foot Steps of James Baldwin by the Bosporus
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
￥25,072 x 1 Adult￥25,072
Total
Price is ￥25,072
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedadmission fees to museums
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedtransportation metro taxi tram etc

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Rumeli Fortress (Pass by)
its the hilltop built by the Ottomans to ensure a protection of the waterway from advancing ships offering majestic views of Bosphorus and travellers get to feel serenic ambience of Rumeli area where Baldwin used to hang out with his guests
Asiyan Museum
  • 1h
a peaceful escape from the hustle of the city, belonged to one of the most influential poets of Turkey lived in the late Ottoman period Tevfik Fikret, studied in the same college with Baldwin, Roberts college. Opened to public as the first literature museum of İstanbul. A serene cultural experience with a tranquil atmosphere at its garden while enjoying the breathtaking looks of the city at the hill.
Borusan Contemporary
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The haunted mansion nicknamed by the local community that serves as the headquarter of a holding also checks as contemporary art museum is a fantastic visit for its charming look which reflects a rich architectural heritage as a historical building along the Bosporus. A Spectacular roof does offer a very poetic and unique perspective of the city.
Buyuk Mecidiye Cami
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
An eclectic Neo classic mosque that has become the symbol of the Bosphorus in the most picturesque location of İstanbul, Ortakoy located right by the sea, beneath the bridge connecting Europe and Asia. The surrounding area also has multiple souvenir and coffee shops and many restaurants.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAsiyan Museum
    • Asiyan Yokusu
    • 34342, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEStarbucks
    • No:68/B Divan Yolu Caddesi
    • 34110, Alemdar, İstanbul, Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLETaksim Square
    • 34435, Kocatepe, İstanbul, Turkiye

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