Istanbul Balat and Fatih Self Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Discover Balat on a self-guided tour via WhatsApp on your smartphone. Walk through the city’s historic streets, exploring landmarks such as the Edirnekapi Walls, Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church, and the Coloured Houses of Balat.
Along the way, find hidden gems like charming local cafés, historic churches, and scenic viewpoints offering breathtaking panoramas of the Golden Horn. Learn about the stories behind these sights as you explore at your own pace. Start and stop the self-guided tour whenever you like and enjoy secret tips to experience Istanbul beyond the usual tourist spots.
How does this work?
1. Book a tour through City Boat Tours .
2. Receive a ticket with the link to start the tour in the "Special Instructions".
3. Copy and paste the link in your browser.
4. Start the tour whenever you want!
What's Included
- Route through Istanbul past 12 beautiful locations in Balat
- Great tips for hidden gems outside the tour
- Interesting information about each location included in the tour
- Live guide
Meeting Location
Topçular
Edirnekapı Kavşağı, 34055 Eyüpsultan/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Balat
Kırk Basamak Çıkmazı, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
This is the last location of the tour. After this you can explore the city with all of the tips you've received during the tour.
What To Expect
Edirnekapi Walls
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Merdivenli Yokus Evleri Balat
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
gen antik cafe
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tarihi Balat Amasra Lokumcusu
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Balat Kultur Evi
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Coloured Houses of Balat
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Private Fener Greek High School
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Haliç Surları
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Venerable Patriarchal Church of Saint George
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
View Point
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-89429P21
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