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Full-Day Private Authentic Istanbul Phanar & Balat Tour

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Phanar & Balat Neighborhoods
Phanar Greek Orthodox Patriarchate
Balat Antique Bazaar
Red Keep Phanar Greek Orthodox High School
Iron Church Bulgarian Orthodox Church

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8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Are you describing yourself freelancer, young creatives, art passionate or fashion addict willing to discover coolest places in the city. Immerse yourself, learn inhabited greek and jewish culture contaminate with your own together with the local ones while shring passion, interests and create networks.

Guests will discover the unique hotspots such as Red Castle, Phanar Greek Patriarchate, Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Antic vintage Bazaar, Toy Musuem and Ferruh Kethude Mosque.

What's Included

  • Private Guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation up to 30 usd.
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Hence its a private tour, guests will be picked up from their hotels by their guide. Guests who likes to be picked up by one of the meeting points must reach via taxi with their own expenses depends on distance up to 30 usd.

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Binbirdirek
At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi

It is also known as the “Kırmızı Mektep”, Red School. The reason for this is that the building was built with building materials and red bricks brought from France in 1881. Founded in 1454, the school is one of the most beautiful buildings in Istanbul with its magnificent architecture.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

St. George

The Patriarchal Cathedral Church of St. George is the principal Eastern Orthodox cathedral located in Istanbul, as Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire until 1453, and of the Ottoman Empire until 1922. It is known as the center of the 250 million Christian orthodoxy in the world, in other words, the Vatican of the Greek Orthodox. Many valuable objects, including that from the 5th century, can be seen in the Aya Yorgi Patriarchate Church (St.George), which shares the same courtyard with the patriarchate.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Bulgarian Orthodox Church

Located on the shore of the Golden Horn and also known as the Iron Church, the Bulgarian Church (Aya Stefanos/Sveti Stefan) is an original and charming historical building that attracts a lot of attention with its architectural appearance. Iron parts weighing 500 tons used in the construction of the church were produced in Vienna between 1893 and 1896 and transported to Istanbul by ships via the Danube and the Black Sea.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fener & Balat

Various antique and vintage stores and shops selling mirrors are lined up in the bazaar. Small cafes and restaurants are in this area to take a break.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Ahrida Synagogue

Located in the Balat district, took its name from the Macedonian town of Ohrid. It is the most magnificent of Balat Synagogues. The Teva (Torah reading chair) of the synagogue resembles the bow of a ship. According to one belief, this form is reminiscent of Noah's Ark, while according to another claim, it symbolizes the Ottoman galleys that brought the Sephardi from Spain to the Ottoman Empire.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ferruh Kethuda Camii

Ferruh Kethüda Mosque was built in 1562 and is the work of the famous Mimar Sinan (Architect Sinan). Unlike other mosques of the period, it was designed as a small mosque, in harmony with the structure of the region. The sundial in the backyard of the mosque is also a must-see during the trip.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Balat Oyuncak Muzesi

Balat Toy Museum hosts thousands of toys in 15 categories that attract the attention of not only children but also visitors of all ages.
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day Private Authentic Istanbul Phanar & Balat Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day Private Authentic Istanbul Phanar & Balat Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Private Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
  • Transportation up to 30 usd.
  • All entry tickets up to 20 usd per person.
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Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Full-Day Private Authentic Istanbul Phanar & Balat Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-Day Private Authentic Istanbul Phanar & Balat Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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