Half Day Fener-Balat Walking Tour in Turkey Half Day Fener Balat Walking Tour in Istanbul

Explore Fener and Balat, secret jewelry of Istanbul that was kept secret from many eyes yet welcomed by many nations. It is one of the few examples of old Istanbul and its metropolitan life.
This tour presents you Istanbul from a different perspective, less chaotic more peaceful and more colorful.
Fener-Balat is a walking tour in which many nationalities shared the same lands before and after Ottoman Empire came. Greeks, Armenians, Jews, Bulgarians, if you search more you can find even the Prince of Romania living at Fener.

Join us and let's discover the lands that have seen the collapse of two empires, more than 20 conquests, Latin invasions, and different nationalities, and religions in one side you will see a mosque, then a church, and a synagogue. Explore the Fener which was once Greek Town but only for the rich ones or Balat which were once owned by Safarad Jewish people and how they changed once it is occupied by Gipsies. Today you will see a colorful district that shines just like the name Fener means. The only thing you need to do is to join our tour.

Experience the locals of Istanbul from the closest way with a local guide. Fener and Balat is the secret local district for Turkish people to have for breakfast early in the morning and finish with Turkish coffee. We always say 1 cup of coffee equals a friendship that lasts for 40 years. That's why, while you are here at Fener-Balat join to locals and Finish your travel with Turkish Coffee that helps your friendships to last for a long time.

What You will See :
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1-Greek Patriarchate Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople 1602-present
2-Private Marashli Greek Primary School
3-Colorful Stairs
4-Dimitrie Cantemir House Romanian Prince and Lord of Bogdan (Moldovia)
5-Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols (Bloody Mary Church) 1266
6-Phanar Greek Orthodox College 1881-Present
7-Panagia Paramythia Church

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8-Sveti Stefan Bulgarian Church- 1896
9-Stair Hill Historic Balat Houses - Unesco Culture Heritage
10-Ahrida Synagogue 15th century

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.