Self-Guided Podcast Tour Çanakkale: Guardians of the Strait

1 hr 33 minGerman, EnglishCanakkale, Turkey

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Beyond the famous battlefields of the peninsula lies a city that bore the true weight of the Gallipoli campaign. Join us on this immersive self-guided tour along the Çanakkale waterfront, where we uncover the dual narrative of a monumental military defense and an intimate, shattering civilian experience. From a clock tower that defied naval bombardments to a tiny minelayer that sank behemoths, discover the hidden heart of a city that changed the course of World War 1.

- A 2.6 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 93 min - Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Precise navigation between the stops
Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What you'll do

A peaceful public garden that served as a chaotic logistical and medical hub during the 1915 Gallipoli campaign
10 min
A historic 1897 clock tower that miraculously survived the 1915 naval bombardmen
ts, becoming a symbol of the city's resilience.
10 min
A museum housed in a restored Ottoman mansion, dedicated to the intimate and oft
en overlooked civilian experience of the war.
10 min
A replica of the famous minelayer whose covert nighttime operation on March 8, 1
915, sank three Allied battleships and changed the war.
10 min
A 15th-century fortress built by Mehmed the Conqueror that faced the devastating
firepower of 20th-century naval artillery.
10 min
A massive 19th-century fortification spanning about 25 acres, representing the f
inal, grand defensive effort of the Ottoman Empire.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

From Çanakkale's main station, take local public transport toward Halk Bahçesi. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Halk Bahçesi, Çanakkale, Turkey. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Self-Guided Podcast Tour Çanakkale: Guardians of the Strait

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What you'll do

A peaceful public garden that served as a chaotic logistical and medical hub during the 1915 Gallipoli campaign

A historic 1897 clock tower that miraculously survived the 1915 naval bombardmen

A museum housed in a restored Ottoman mansion, dedicated to the intimate and oft

A replica of the famous minelayer whose covert nighttime operation on March 8, 1

A 15th-century fortress built by Mehmed the Conqueror that faced the devastating

A massive 19th-century fortification spanning about 25 acres, representing the f

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