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Off Beaten Path of Istanbul: Fener & Balat District Private Guided Tour

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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.
  • Licensed Professional Private Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Transportation
Departure Point

No:, Cibali, Kadir Has Cd. No:3, 34083 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Your guide will meet with you in front of the Sur Balık (Fish Restaurant) which is next to the Kadir Has University building.

Return Details

Balat, Mürselpaşa Cd., 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye 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).

  • Cibali, 34083 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
    The tour starts from the Cibali Tobacco Factory, the symbol of the neighborhood which tells much about the transformation process of the area.
    30 minutes
  • Gul Camii, Istanbul, Turkiye
    Gül Mosque will be our second stop with its mysterious story, which is going to tell us how Byzantine and Ottoman cultures were integrated.
    30 minutes
  • Fener Rum Patrikhanesi, Istanbul, Turkiye
    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.
    45 minutes
  • Church of St. Mary of the Mongols, Istanbul, Turkiye
    Church of St. Mary of the Mongols is the only Byzantine church of Constantinople that was not converted to a mosque. Since the fall of Constantinople, Saint Mary of the Mongols was always open to the Greek Orthodox people and has stood tall since it was completed in 1281.
  • Balat, Sancaktar Ykş. No:36, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
    Fener Greek High School for Boys will welcome us in all its glory. It is the oldest surviving and most prestigious Greek Orthodox school in Istanbul, Turkey. Then we will take the narrow streets and slopes with colorful cafes, restaurants and antique shops of the neighborhood.
    30 minutes
  • Balat, Istanbul, Turkey
    The rest of the tour will be in Balat where the less affluent Greeks and Jews of Istanbul lived in and home to an astonishing number of churches, mosques and synagogues. Walking through the splashes of color and the vibrancy of its street life, the crisscross of washing lines on the crumbling buildings, the synagogues, the churches, and the labyrinth of cobblestone streets.
    90 minutes
  • Ahrida Synagogue, Istanbul, Turkiye
    Ahrida Synagogue is one of the oldest in the whole of Istanbul. The once-thriving Jewish quarter of Balat was served by the great Ahrida Synagogue and it became one of the most important buildings in the entire neighborhood. Several renovations throughout the centuries have kept it true to its original architectural design.
  • Balat, Mürselpaşa Cd., 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
    Sveti Stefan Bulgarian Church, the only church in the whole world which is made completely of steel.
    30 minutes
  • 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
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.
busranurk2023
06 Apr 2023
We had a really great experience with Cihan from Sayga Travel Team.He was professional,and the Sayga Travel's Istanbul tour was first class.So much variety and cultural information.Fener-Balat is amazing places in Istanbul. Highly recommend this Sayga Travel Tour. I live in Melbourne,Australia and I prefer to Sayga Travel team everytime. For me,Sayga travel is the most reliable of all companies. Ceren from the Sayga Office was very prompt on replying my emails in detail and she was kind everytime.Thank You Sayga Travel Team! I hope,We will see each other again.
921haldunt
23 Mar 2023
We liked the route too much, it is really an off beaten path, combination of history,religions, culture and nice view.The guide had a great knowledge.That was our second tour with Sayga Travel and liked their service quality
This tour in Istanbul is organized by Sayga Travel

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