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Half day Fener-Balat Walking Tour in Istanbul

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Price is €17 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

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Fener-Balat walking tour in which many nationalities shared the same lands before and after Ottoman Empire came. Greeks, Armenians, Jews, Bulgarians and if you search more you can find even the Prince of Romania living at Fener.

Join us and let's discover the lands that have seen the collapse of two empires, more than 20 conquests, Latin invasions, and different nationalities, and religions in one side you will see a mosque, then a church, and a synagogue.
Warning For Our Guests
For the entrance of Greek Orthodox Patriarchate there will be clothing regulation as they will not allow people with mini shirts and skirts , sleeveles tops and tank tops to enter the church for both men and women .

Activity location

  • Fener Rum Patrikhanesi
    • Dr. SadIk Ahmet Cd. No:44, Yavuz Sultan Selim Mahallesi
    • 34083, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Fener
    • 34087, Balat, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Half day Fener-Balat Walking Tour in Turkiye

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
€16.85 x 1 Adult€16.85
Total
Price is €16.85

Tour por los barrios de Fener

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
€20.00 x 1 Adult€20.00
Total
Price is €20.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance for the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and Bulgarian Church fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transport

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For the entrance of Greek Orthodox Patriarchate there will be clothing regulation as they will not allow people with mini shirts and skirts , sleeveles tops and tank tops to enter the church for both men and women .
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law will not apply to your booking.

Activity itinerary

Fener Rum Patrikhanesi

  • 45m
Greek Orthodox Patriarchate : History dates back to Hagia Sophia to their new location after many stops. Greek Orthodox Patriarchate is a fresh start after leaving their beloved most incredible temple of history.

Ozel Merkez Rum Lisesi

  • 30m
Greek Orthodox Highschool : A school holding on to its roots standing on top of Fener like an eagle.

Church of St. Mary of the Mongols

  • 20m
Church of St. Mary of the Mongols : A church including the storey of a brave woman who was sent from Constantinople to the lord of steps, Mongolia.

Colorful Stairs

  • 10m
Colourful Stairs : Now, it is time for the updating your Instagram account with the hot spot of taking photos of colourful stairs.

Colorful Stairs (Pass by)

Dimitrie Cantemir House of Romanian Prince and Lord of Bogdan (Moldovia )

Balat

  • 5m
Panagia Paramythia Church : Orthodox church standing for its last days about to vanish from the history before its last visitors see it .

Balat Agora Meyhanesi (Pass by)

Jewish essence within an alcohol seller store which was once hot place for many rich and youngs..

Kiremit Caddesi

  • 10m
Colourful Houses: For every visitor of Fener-Balat to never miss taking their photos.

Ahrida Synagogue

  • 15m
Ahrida Synagogue : The biggest synagogue of Balat with its special praying area reminds everyone of how Jewish people came all the way from Spain to the lands of the Ottoman Empire.

Bulgarian Orthodox Church

  • 20m
Sveti Stefan Church : The Masterpiece of Bulgarians and their secrets to making their own church in front of the eyes of the Greek Patriarchate.

Location

Activity location

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    Fener Rum Patrikhanesi
    • Dr. SadIk Ahmet Cd. No:44, Yavuz Sultan Selim Mahallesi
    • 34083, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Fener
    • 34087, Balat, İstanbul, Turkiye

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