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Nostalgic tram & the Tünel

Heritage tram & funicular·Beyoğlu·€

Heritage rides in Beyoğlu

About Nostalgic tram & the Tünel

The red nostalgic tram runs along İstiklal Avenue between Taksim and Tünel. At the Tünel end, the historic underground funicular, opened in 1875 and one of the oldest underground railways in the world, climbs from Karaköy to Beyoğlu in a couple of minutes. The modern F1 funicular links Kabataş with Taksim.

Why it's on our list

  • Heritage tram on İstiklal
  • Tünel opened 1875
  • F1 funicular Kabataş–Taksim

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Nostalgic tram & the Tünel before you go.

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