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Half-Day Guided Walking Tour of Fener and Balat

By Nova Roma Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is £19 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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Overview

On the shores of the Golden Horn, the now-fashionable areas of Fener and Balat played host to a wealth of different cultures over the centuries, particularly Greeks, Bulgarians, and the Jewish community. Discover their rich heritage on this guided walking tour which takes in the Greek Orthodox patriarchate, a Bulgarian Orthodox church, a ruined church, Insta-famous stairs, gorgeous coloured houses, a historic tavern, and more. Upgrade for a private experience.

Activity location

  • Fener Rum Patrikhanesi
    • Dr. SadIk Ahmet Cd. No:44, Yavuz Sultan Selim Mahallesi
    • 34083, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Fener
    • 34087, Balat, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Half-Day Guided Walking Tour of Fener and Balat

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
£18.76 x 1 Adult£18.76
Total
Price is £18.76
Until Sun, 17 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance for the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and Bulgarian Church fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Fener Rum Patrikhanesi

  • 45m
Greek Orthodox Patriarchate : History dates back to Hagia Sophia to their new location after many stops. Greek Orthodox Patriarchate is a fresh start after leaving their beloved most incredible temple of history.

Özel Fener Rum Ortaokulu ve Lisesi

  • 30m
Greek Orthodox Highschool : A school holding on to its roots standing on top of Fener like an eagle.

Church of St. Mary of the Mongols

  • 20m
Church of St. Mary of the Mongols : A church including the storey of a brave woman who was sent from Constantinople to the lord of steps, Mongolia.

Balat Colored Stairs

  • 10m
Colourful Stairs : Now, it is time for the updating your Instagram account with the hot spot of taking photos of colourful stairs.

Balat

  • 5m
Panagia Paramythia Church : Orthodox church standing for its last days about to vanish from the history before its last visitors see it .

Balat Agora Meyhanesi (Pass by)

Jewish essence within an alcohol seller store which was once hot place for many rich and youngs.

Kiremit Caddesi

  • 10m
Colourful Houses: For every visitor of Fener-Balat to never miss taking their photos.

Ahrida Synagogue

  • 15m
Ahrida Synagogue : The biggest synagogue of Balat with its special praying area reminds everyone of how Jewish people came all the way from Spain to the lands of the Ottoman Empire.

Bulgarian Orthodox Church

  • 20m
Sveti Stefan Church : The Masterpiece of Bulgarians and their secrets to making their own church in front of the eyes of the Greek Patriarchate.

Location

Activity location

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    Fener Rum Patrikhanesi
    • Dr. SadIk Ahmet Cd. No:44, Yavuz Sultan Selim Mahallesi
    • 34083, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Fener
    • 34087, Balat, İstanbul, Turkiye

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