Istanbul in Colors Fener and Balat Districts Walking Tour
- Discover the Lantern and Balat districts, known for their rich history and culture
- See the Bulgarian Church, also known as the Iron Church, in the Balat district
- Pass by the Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols, built in 1266, in Lantern
- Visit the Ahrida Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in the city
- Enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee to end your walking trip of these historical districts
Options
Join-in tour
Inclusions
English-speaking guide
Exclusions
Hotel pick up and drop off
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
This activity has no age limit
This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate
The activity is not recommended: other serious medical conditions
Water bottle
What's included in Istanbul in Colors Fener and Balat Districts Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- Departure: Meet the operator at . Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. You can choose to depart at the following times: 09:30, 13:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Our guide will be holding a sign of "Tourmania".Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, Colorful Stairs, The Special Lantern Greek High School, Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, Coloured Houses of Balat, Ahrida Synagogue, Sveti Stefan Church, Lantern, Fatih Balat, Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk.Some attractions might need to skipped because of capacity or weather conditions
- [Return] at Kafi Center, You can choose to return at the following times: 12:30, 16:00. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary.
Our Favourites
Discover another side of Istanbul in districts steeped in Greek, Armenian, Jewish, and Bulgarian heritage. Wander Fener and Balat, popular for breakfast and coffee, while exploring churches, synagogues, and mosques. Begin your tour in Fener with a visit to a Greek church, primary school, vibrant stairs, the house of Romanian prince Dimitrie Cantemir, the Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols (1266), and Phanar Greek Orthodox College. Then, visit Panagia Paramythia Church before heading to Balat to see the Bulgarian (Iron) Church, timber houses, and the 15th-century Ahrida Synagogue. Finish with a cup of Turkish coffee to complete this rich historical journey.
Meet
Venues
- Patriarchal Church Of St George
- Kafi Center Address Yavuz Sultan Selim Dr Sadik Ahmet Cd No 3 34083 Fatih Istanbul Contact 90 242 606 0101
