Istanbul Fener Balat Half Day Guided Walking Tour
Overview
See another side of Istanbul in an area of the city with Greek, Armenian, Jewish, and Bulgarian heritage. Stroll around Fener and Balat districts, which are popular with locals for having breakfast and coffee. Pass by churches, synagogues, mosques, and many other historic sites.
Begin your walking tour in the district of Fener to see a Greek church and a Greek primary school, followed by lots of colorful stairs. Then, see the house of Romanian prince Dimitrie Cantemir, the Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols, built in 1266, and Phanar Greek Orthodox College.
After this, go to the Panagia Paramythia Church. Continue to the district of Balat, where you can see the Bulgarian Church, also known as the Iron Church due to the cast iron used in its production. Next, check out the famous timber houses in the area.
Finish up your tour at the Ahrida Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in the city, dating back to the 15th century.
What's Included
- Entrance fees
- Guided walking tour
- Transfer
Meeting Location
Yavuz Sultan Selim
Dr. Sadık Ahmet Cd. No:, 3408Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Renkli Merdivenler
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Private Fener Greek High School
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Coloured Houses of Balat
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ahrida Synagogue
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-9398P605
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