Off Beaten Path of Istanbul: Fener & Balat District Private Guided Tour
If you’re the sort of tourist who likes to get off the beaten path and away from the crowds, then you can’t do much better than spend a day getting lost in the fascinating streets of the historically cosmopolitan Fener and Balat neighborhoods.
These two historical neighborhoods, located along the Golden Horn, have housed the Greek and Jewish communities of Constantinople for centuries. These old quarters promise a picturesque experience with their retro cafes and historical buildings. They are off the major tourist trail and their authenticity makes this guided tour worthwhile.
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Off Beaten Path of Istanbul: Fener-Balat District Private Guided Tour
What's included in Off Beaten Path of Istanbul: Fener & Balat District Private Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The tour starts from the Cibali Tobacco Factory, the symbol of the neighborhood which tells much about the transformation process of the area.
Gul Camii
Gül Mosque will be our second stop with its mysterious story, which is going to tell us how Byzantine and Ottoman cultures were integrated.
Fener Rum Patrikhanesi
Then we will be heading towards Fener which offers a fantastic experience to its visitors with its authentic atmosphere including many interesting churches. The Greek Orthodox Patriarchal Church is an essential part of this tour because it’s the most sacred site for all of the 300 million Orthodox people in the whole world.
Inclusions
- Licensed Professional Private Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Transportation
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Your guide will meet with you in front of the Sur Balık (Fish Restaurant) which is next to the Kadir Has University building.
End Points
- The tour finishes at Sveti Stefan Church. Balat ferry port is 6 min walk from the church. There is a ferry to Karaköy port every hour (50 past).
