Fener-Balat Half Day Walking Tour in Istanbul
- Explore Istanbul's hip but historic Fener and Balat districts.
- Find out the Istanbul' alternative yet to be discovered secret gem area away from the crowd.
- See different religions that lived all together, side by side once at Fener Balat
- Shoot stunning photos of colored houses, rainbow stairs, and a ruined church
- 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 colored houses, a historic tavern, and more.
Options
Fener Balat Tours and Experiences
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Professional guide
Exclusions
Audio guide
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Insurance
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-12
This activity requires a minimum of 1 participant(s). If the minimum is not met, you can book an alternative date or request a full refund
This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate
The activity is not recommended: heart disease
Headscarf (only for ladies) and comfortable shoes,bottle of water,sunscreen,umbrealla for summer days
Walking shoes
Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions
Child seats are not available
This activity is not wheelchair-accessible
Please refer to the venue's official website for more information about PWD accessibility
Fener Bus Stop By the sea side
How to get there: T5 Tramway Eminönü to Fener
What's included in Fener-Balat Half Day Walking Tour in Istanbul
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] meet up at https://maps.app.goo.gl/z56ykRdNNpSZbLg86. You can choose to depart at the following times: 10:30. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking,.Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 45 min(s), Guided tour, Özel Fener Rum Lisesi, Fener
- [Attraction/experience] 45 min(s), Guided tour, Saint George's Church and Ecumenical Patriarchate
- [Attraction/experience] 20 min(s), Guided tour, Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church
- [Attraction/experience] 10 min(s), Guided tour, Renkli Merdivenler
- [Attraction/experience] 10 min(s), Guided tour, Coloured Houses of Balat
- [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church
- [Attraction/experience] 25 min(s), Guided tour, Ahrida Sinagogu, Balat
- [Return] at Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church, You can choose to return at the following times: 13:30. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary.
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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. District of Fener to see a Greek church and school, followed by lots of colorful stairs. Then, see the house of prince Dimitrie Cantemir, The Church Of St Mary of Mongols, built in 1266, and Phanar Greek Orthodox College. Go to the Panagia Paramythia Church. Continue to the district of Balat, The Bulgarian Church,aka Iron Church due to the cast iron used in its production. As a last thing Ahrida Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in the city from 15th-century.
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Venues
- Balat 34087 Fatih Istanbul Turkiye
