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Free cancellation available
Price is £14 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Go back in time and walk around where the ancient Greek town of Istanbul existed
    • Walk past Cantemir Palace, which used to be the home of a former Romanian prince
    • Admire the historic Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols that dates back to 1266
    • Enter the Bulgarian Iron Church which is well-known for its cast iron adornments
    • Hear facts about the Armenian, Bulgarian, Greek, and Jewish heritage of Istanbul

Activity location

    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Balat, Fener, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet the guide next to the Fener bus stop by the seaside. ( The last photo ) The bus stop will be 2 minutes away from Nakış Cafe. *From Eminönü you can take tram T5 to go to "Fener" Tram Station then walk 3 mins to arrive bus stop ( walking way opposite Eminönü, it will be in Balat direction) From Eminönü, you can also take a bus, although we advise taking the tram because buses are infrequent. Walk 300–500 meters to the bus station, then take bus 99, 99A, 99Y, or 36CE to the Fener bus stop, which is also the meeting point. * From the Taksim area you can take the underground bus 55T to Fener stop * From Karaköy please don't take the bus number 99A as these buses' last stop is Eminönü as they restart their tour after they drop off everyone. Their restarting point will be Eminonu bus station stated previously. * From Kasımpasa, Kadıköy, Uskudar, Karaköy you can take a ferry called Haliç to come FENER bus stop. It will be just behind the bus stop. For emergency +905446089485
    • Balat, İstanbul, Türkiye

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

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Istanbul: Fener Balat Half-day Guided Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£14.06 x 2 Adults£28.12
Total
Price is £28.12

Istanbul Fener-Balat Guided Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
£62.59 x 2 Travellers£125.18
Total
Price is £125.18

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Commentary
  • Inclusions
    Entry to Greek Orthodox Patriarch
  • Inclusions
    Entry to Bulgarian Church
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Tips
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Short skirts, Shorts, Sleeveless shirts
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, 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).

What you can expect

  • See another side of Istanbul in an area of the city with Greek, Armenian, Jewish, and Bulgarian heritage. Stroll around Fener and Balat districts, which are popular with locals for having breakfast and coffee. Pass by churches, synagogues, mosques, and many other historic sites.
    Begin your walking tour in the district of Fener to see a Greek church and a Greek primary school, followed by lots of colourful stairs. Then, see the house of Romanian prince Dimitrie Cantemir, the Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols, built in 1266, and Phanar Greek Orthodox College.
    After this, go to the Panagia Paramythia Church. Continue to the district of Balat, where you can see the Bulgarian Church, also known as the Iron Church due to the cast iron used in its production. Next, check out the famous timber houses in the area.
    Finish up your tour at the Ahrida Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in the city, dating back to the 15th century. Finally, enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee to end your walking trip of these historical districts.

Location

Activity location

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    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Balat, Fener, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet the guide next to the Fener bus stop by the seaside. ( The last photo ) The bus stop will be 2 minutes away from Nakış Cafe. *From Eminönü you can take tram T5 to go to "Fener" Tram Station then walk 3 mins to arrive bus stop ( walking way opposite Eminönü, it will be in Balat direction) From Eminönü, you can also take a bus, although we advise taking the tram because buses are infrequent. Walk 300–500 meters to the bus station, then take bus 99, 99A, 99Y, or 36CE to the Fener bus stop, which is also the meeting point. * From the Taksim area you can take the underground bus 55T to Fener stop * From Karaköy please don't take the bus number 99A as these buses' last stop is Eminönü as they restart their tour after they drop off everyone. Their restarting point will be Eminonu bus station stated previously. * From Kasımpasa, Kadıköy, Uskudar, Karaköy you can take a ferry called Haliç to come FENER bus stop. It will be just behind the bus stop. For emergency +905446089485
    • Balat, İstanbul, Türkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Balat, Fener, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet the guide next to the Fener bus stop by the seaside. ( The last photo ) The bus stop will be 2 minutes away from Nakış Cafe. *From Eminönü you can take tram T5 to go to "Fener" Tram Station then walk 3 mins to arrive bus stop ( walking way opposite Eminönü, it will be in Balat direction) From Eminönü, you can also take a bus, although we advise taking the tram because buses are infrequent. Walk 300–500 meters to the bus station, then take bus 99, 99A, 99Y, or 36CE to the Fener bus stop, which is also the meeting point. * From the Taksim area you can take the underground bus 55T to Fener stop * From Karaköy please don't take the bus number 99A as these buses' last stop is Eminönü as they restart their tour after they drop off everyone. Their restarting point will be Eminonu bus station stated previously. * From Kasımpasa, Kadıköy, Uskudar, Karaköy you can take a ferry called Haliç to come FENER bus stop. It will be just behind the bus stop. For emergency +905446089485
    • Balat, İstanbul, Türkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Balat, Fener, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet the guide next to the Fener bus stop by the seaside. ( The last photo ) The bus stop will be 2 minutes away from Nakış Cafe. *From Eminönü you can take tram T5 to go to "Fener" Tram Station then walk 3 mins to arrive bus stop ( walking way opposite Eminönü, it will be in Balat direction) From Eminönü, you can also take a bus, although we advise taking the tram because buses are infrequent. Walk 300–500 meters to the bus station, then take bus 99, 99A, 99Y, or 36CE to the Fener bus stop, which is also the meeting point. * From the Taksim area you can take the underground bus 55T to Fener stop * From Karaköy please don't take the bus number 99A as these buses' last stop is Eminönü as they restart their tour after they drop off everyone. Their restarting point will be Eminonu bus station stated previously. * From Kasımpasa, Kadıköy, Uskudar, Karaköy you can take a ferry called Haliç to come FENER bus stop. It will be just behind the bus stop. For emergency +905446089485
    • Balat, İstanbul, Türkiye