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Private & Guided Fener - Balat Walking Tour - Istanbul

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This is a special tour including some of the most unique places in the city but also which are difficult to visit on your own. The tour will take you to the roots of historic Istanbul with visits to the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian monuments.
  • Private transportation
  • Donations
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Licences tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Your private tour guide will greet you at your lodging, hotel, or Istanbul Galataport cruise port.

Traveler pickup
  • Kılıçali Paşa Mah. Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, Kılıçali Paşa, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey
  • Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey
    The Suleymaniye Mosque was commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and built by the renowned Ottoman architect Sinan. Construction work began in 1550 and was completed in 1557. The mosque's design was inspired by the style of a Byzantine basilica, specifically the Hagia Sophia. This may have been a deliberate decision by the sultan to establish a sense of continuity and symbolic connection with the city's past.
    60 minutes
  • Valens Aqueduct (Bozdogan Kemeri), Istanbul, Turkiye
    After visiting Suleymaniye Mosque, we will take a break for tea or coffee at Kadinlar Pazari, a lively square with authentic "buryan kebab" restaurants, situated under the shade of the Valens Aqueduct.
    60 minutes
  • Zeyrek Mosque, Istanbul, Turkiye
    As we walk along the city's aqueduct, we will come across one of the oldest and most significant churches, which is now a mosque—the Zeyrek Mosque or Monastery of the Pantocrator. It is a unique combination of two former Eastern Orthodox churches and a chapel. The Zeyrek Mosque is the second-largest religious building after Hagia Sophia, constructed by the Byzantines and still standing in Istanbul.
    30 minutes
  • Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi, Istanbul, Turkey
    We will then head towards the beautiful districts of Fener and Balat to explore the Aya Nikola Greek Orthodox Church. Afterwards, we will visit the Fener Orthodox Patriarchate. The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is one of the fifteen autocephalous churches that make up the Eastern Orthodox Church. Since 1586, the Ecumenical Patriarchate has had its headquarters in the relatively modest Church of St. George in the Fener district of Istanbul.
    60 minutes
  • Balat, Istanbul, Turkey
    After taking a break from sightseeing and enjoying a drink, we will continue our private and guided Istanbul tour to explore the winding cobblestone streets of Balat. Our first stop will be the Phanar Greek Orthodox College, a local landmark in Fener with a castellated red-brick facade, which still operates as a Greek school. Then, we will take you back to your hotel.
    60 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
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Some sites, such as Fener Greek Orthodox College, can only be seen from the outside.
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
223lubnaq
25 Jul 2023
Our tours included historic Istanbul, Balat walking tour and a yacht excursion on the Bosporus. Everything was done professionally and very courteously. Our guides Furkan and Derya were not only amazing guides but kind people who did everything to ensure that we have a wonderful time. Thank you so much, Private Istanbul Walking Tours!
KathrynP_W
27 Dec 2022
I booked this tour to orient myself to Istanbul before my official tour started. I was picked up at my hotel in a nice van with the guide, Derya, and driven to the first site. This was great since I was totally jet lagged and didn't want to have to figure out how to get myself to a meeting point, which was the case with pretty much every other tour. The guide was very attentive, upbeat, and conversational, and she made sure we stopped at several neat cafes and restaurants to sample various foods. She took lots of great pictures of me, too!
Melinda_F
19 Oct 2022
Awesome day! Derya was fun and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed this tour. Lots of walking and so much to see.
This tour in Istanbul is organized by Private Istanbul Walking Tours

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