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Istanbul: Fener & Balat Guided Tour through Coloured Streets

By Fenerwalks
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €13 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Guided the tour by local and Historian guide in town.
  • Enter the Ecumenic Church of Orthodox Community: St George Church
  • Enter Last Standing Prefabricated Church in World: St. Stephan Church
  • Listen the stories of Greek Town of Fener by storey teller guides
  • Explore the town as local and enjoy the tips from locals.

Activity location

    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Balat, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet the guide next to the Fener bus stop by the seaside. ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/NDvck4eNQXrUh2DQ8) The bus stop will be 2 minutes away from Nakış Cafe. *From Eminönü you can take tram T5 to go to "Fener" Tram Station then walk 3 mins to arrive bus stop ( walking way opposite Eminönü, it will be in Balat direction) *From Eminönü you can also take (we advise you to take the tram as the number of busses are so few now.) You need to walk 300-500 meters to walk Bus station. Bus numbers 99/99A/99Y/ 36CE to bus stop of FENER ( also meeting point) * From the Taksim area you can take the underground bus 55T to Fener stop * From Karaköy please don't take the bus numbers of 99/99A/99Y as these buses' last stop is Eminönü as they restart their tour after they drop off everyone. Their restarting point will be Eminonu bus station stated previously.
    • Balat, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Istanbul: Fener & Balat Guided Tour through Coloured Streets
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€13.00 x 1 Adult€13.00
Total
Price is €13.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    HistorianTour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to Greek Orthodox Patriarch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to Bulgarian church
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit of Coloured Streets of Fener- Balat
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratitude
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Short skirts, Shorts, Sleeveless shirts, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Have you ever wondered about Istanbul as a city, welcomed many Empires like Roman Empire and Ottoman Empire only about Santa Sophia or Blue Mosque ?Have you thought why suddenly a district of Istanbul called by many as Coloured streets and houses ? What about why this small district having the Vatican for Orthodox Community's Ecumenic Church ?
Or Why these rich looking houses are now completely empty and devastated ?
Well then my friend you are looking at correct tour because all these questions and more are having their reasons , their stories whihc we are to share with you.

Fener-Balat Old-Town of İstanbul that embraced different religions, nations, cultures. From Greeks to Jews, Romanians to Bulgarians and Turks enjoyed the life in Fener-Balat.
Welcome to this peaceful district of Istanbul Fener-Balat and join us to share all these stories together.

Location

Activity location

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    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Balat, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet the guide next to the Fener bus stop by the seaside. ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/NDvck4eNQXrUh2DQ8) The bus stop will be 2 minutes away from Nakış Cafe. *From Eminönü you can take tram T5 to go to "Fener" Tram Station then walk 3 mins to arrive bus stop ( walking way opposite Eminönü, it will be in Balat direction) *From Eminönü you can also take (we advise you to take the tram as the number of busses are so few now.) You need to walk 300-500 meters to walk Bus station. Bus numbers 99/99A/99Y/ 36CE to bus stop of FENER ( also meeting point) * From the Taksim area you can take the underground bus 55T to Fener stop * From Karaköy please don't take the bus numbers of 99/99A/99Y as these buses' last stop is Eminönü as they restart their tour after they drop off everyone. Their restarting point will be Eminonu bus station stated previously.
    • Balat, İstanbul, Türkiye