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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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Fener-Balat walking tour in which many nationalities shared the same lands before and after Ottoman Empire came. Greeks, Armenians, Jews, Bulgarians and 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.
Warning For Our Guests
***For the entrance of Greek Orthodox Patriarchate there will be clothing regulation as they will not allow people with mini shirts and skirts , sleeveles tops and tank tops to enter the church for both men and women .***
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All Fees and Taxes
Entrance for the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and Bulgarian Church fee
Lunch
Tips
Private transportation
Departure Point
Balat, Fener, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
The meeting point is the Fener Bus Stop by the seaside in front of Beltur Cafe. 3mins of walk from Fener Tram Station. Across the road of Nakıs Cafe
Return Details
Balat, Fener, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
The meeting point is the Fener Bus Stop by the seaside in front of Beltur Cafe. 3mins of walk from Fener Tram Station. Across the road of Nakıs Cafe
Fener Rum Patrikhanesi, Istanbul, Turkiye Greek Orthodox Patriarchate :
History dates back to Hagia Sophia to their new location after many stops. Greek Orthodox Patriarchate is a fresh start after leaving their beloved most incredible temple of history. 45 minutes
Ozel Merkez Rum Lisesi, Istanbul, Turkiye Greek Orthodox Highschool : A school holding on to its roots standing on top of Fener like an eagle. 30 minutes
Church of St. Mary of the Mongols, Istanbul, Turkiye Church of St. Mary of the Mongols : A church including the story of a brave woman who was sent from Constantinople to the lord of steps, Mongolia. 20 minutes
Balat, Renkli Merdivenler, Merdivenli Mektep Sk. No:1, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Colorful Stairs :
Now, it is time for the updating your Instagram account with the hot spot of taking photos of colorful stairs. 10 minutes
Balat, Renkli Merdivenler, Merdivenli Mektep Sk. No:1, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Dimitrie Cantemir House of Romanian Prince and Lord of Bogdan (Moldovia )
Balat, Istanbul, Turkey Panagia Paramythia Church :
Orthodox church standing for its last days about to vanish from the history before its last visitors see it . 5 minutes
Balat Agora Meyhanesi, Istanbul, Turkiye Jewish essence within an alcohol seller store which was once hot place for many rich and youngs..
Balat, Kiremit Cd., 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Colorful Houses: For every visitor of Fener-Balat to never miss taking their photos. 10 minutes
Ahrida Synagogue, Istanbul, Turkiye Ahrida Synagogue :
The biggest synagogue of Balat with its special praying area reminds everyone of how Jewish people came all the way from Spain to the lands of the Ottoman Empire. 15 minutes
Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Istanbul, Turkey Sveti Stefan Church : The Masterpiece of Bulgarians and their secrets to making their own church in front of the eyes of the Greek Patriarchate. 20 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For the entrance of Greek Orthodox Patriarchate there will be clothing regulation as they will not allow people with mini shirts and skirts , sleeveles tops and tank tops to enter the church for both men and women .
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
lironsh222
22 Aug 2023
The tour was really fun and interesting. The guide is amazing and friendly. We had time to take photos and also saw amazing sites.
Thank you!
W1903IHdavidg
22 Aug 2023
The tour with Kubra was the highlight of our trip to Istanbul. We discovered historic neighborhoods, once populated by Greeks and Jews. The places that she took us were incredibly beautiful, and we would never find these by ourselves. Being a tour guide myself in my country of origin, I can testify that her talks on sites were relevant to the travelers, they exhibit knowledge and passion about the places, and not less important - everything was well presented in accessible and fascinating way. I would definitely come back to participate in her tours again in Istanbul!
In contrast to the big tour companies, Kubra & her brother run these tours by themselves, so you know exactly what are you getting.
Tracey_S
04 Aug 2023
Kubra lead a fantastic tour of Fener and Balat. We did many tours while in Istanbul and her storytelling was by far the best! She brought everything to life with her ability to embody the characters and the history, and she didn’t shy away from telling the real stories of these areas. We did not want an “Instagram” tour, and we were so grateful to have Kubra guide us to these interesting places with even more fascinating stories behind them. Plus Kubra is such a sweet, kind and thoughtful person. We enjoyed every minute we spent with her. Highly recommend!
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