Istanbul · FENER & BALAT TOURS
Painted houses on a steep street, an old Greek school and a lot of stairs. These 15 walks are priced by length, with a note on the ones that finish at a coffee house rather than a tram stop.
Explore Istanbul’s Fener and Balat on a $20 guided walk with churches, synagogues, colorful streets, local stories, and Turkish coffee.
“Perfect tour. Thank you our tourguide Yunus. He had everything so interesting and clearly explained. If you want to go new and interesting places in Istanbul I definitely recommend.”
Explore Fener and Balat on a three-hour Istanbul walk through churches, synagogues, colorful streets, local stories, and Ottoman history.
“A bit hilly but otherwise is a good walk in the neighbourhood. Yunus, our guide is knowledgeable and passionate of preserving the history of the area.”
Explore Istanbul’s Fener and Balat with an expert guide, colorful houses, old churches, the Iron Church, a synagogue, and Turkish coffee.
“I loved this walking tour. Beautiful colourful houses and interesting shops along the way. John was a great guide, very knowledgeable and happy to answer all questions. Highly recommended”
Explore Istanbul’s Fener and Balat with a local guide, historic churches, colorful Ottoman houses, tram rides, and Turkish tea for $59.
“Salih was an excellent guide. Engaging and interesting. Fener is a fascinating area and I'd certainly recommend this tour to anyone in Istanbul for more than a couple of days.”
Explore Istanbul’s Fener and Balat with a historian guide, entering Orthodox and Bulgarian churches for colorful streets, local stories, and useful tips.
“What a great tour in Fener and Balat, places a bit off the beaten track. Yunus was a great guide with a lot of local history knowledge who took us around these areas. Definitely recommend to someone with an interest in seeing something different in Istanbul. Thank you Yunus 🙏🏼”
Explore Istanbul’s Spice Market, Fener, Balat, St. George Cathedral, and the Iron Church with a friendly local guide.
“Elif was awesome! Personable and friendly. Took me to the beautiful spots in balat and went above and beyond by acting as my personal photographer. Definitely recommend the tour”
Explore Fener and Balat, Istanbul’s Greek and Jewish quarters, with local guides, Golden Horn views, colorful streets, and public transport tips.
“Off the beaten path…very small group…entire experience was focused on a walk through two connected, historic neighborhoods that are a bit out of the way. Very knowledgeable guide…perfect English skills.”
Explore Istanbul’s Fener and Balat on a colorful history walk with churches, schools, synagogues, photo stops, and a Greek Orthodox center.
“Great tour of balat and fener, highly recommend! Historical informative friendly and good pace of seeing the highlights”
Explore Galata Tower, Fener, Balat, Orthodox landmarks, and the Golden Horn by ferry on a four-hour small-group Istanbul tour.
“Discovered the fusion of cultures Roman expansion to Ottoman capture and everything in between. We were also lucky enough to see the patriarch of the Orthodox Church”
Explore Istanbul’s Muslim, Christian, and Jewish quarters on a private Fener and Balat tour with hotel pickup, local guides, and tea breaks.
“I booked this tour to orient myself to Istanbul before my official tour started. I was picked up at my hotel in a nice van with the guide, Derya, and driven to the first site. This was great since I was totally jet lagged and didn't want to have to figure out how to get myself to a meeting point, which was the case with pretty much every other tour. The guide was very attentive, upbeat, and conversational, and she made sure we stopped at several neat cafes and restaurants to sample various foods. She took lots of great pictures of me, too!”
Explore Galata, Fener, Balat, and the Golden Horn in four hours with a guide, ferry ride, Galata Tower, churches, and local streets.
“What a great day experiencing all different parts of Istanbul, our guide fantastic. We went round different neighbourhoods, went to the Tower and many more things. I think our name was Erol and he was fantastic”
Explore Galata Tower, Kamondo Stairs, Galata Bridge, Fener, Balat, and the Spice Bazaar on a guided Istanbul walk.
“This was a great tour to really experience Istanbul! Seeing neighborhoods, the Egyptian bazaar, and the Galata tower. It was really worth it to have a private tour to get to ask questions and really personalize the tour!”
Explore Istanbul from Galata Tower to Balat with a private English guide, ferry ride, church visits, local tastings, and colorful streets.
“We had a wonderful Galata, Fener, and Balat tour. Enru- our guide was extremely knowledgeable, very patient, and accommodating to our schedule. It made the experience relaxed and enjoyable. Highly recommended.”
Explore Fener and Balat, Byzantine walls, Orthodox churches, and Istanbul’s Greek and Jewish quarters on a private five-hour walk.
“The most memorable aspect of the tour was our guide, Ali. We enjoyed getting to know him over the course of our walking tour in the Bohemian neighborhoods of Fener and Balat. Besides his knowledge of the subject matter, he took nearly 60 pictures on our tour and sent them to us after the tour was over. The tour itself was memorable if for no other reason than the amount of walking we did that day. Although I do recommend this tour, you need to be prepared to walk quite a bit and up some pretty steep hills. My favorite part of the tour was the Greek school - the…”
Explore Suleymaniye Mosque, Zeyrek, Fener, and Balat on a private Istanbul tour with hotel pickup, local stops, and included fees.
“Derya gave us a wonderful holiday in Turkey. She was so organized, friendly, and full of recommendations. Transportation, accommodations, and local dinners at each destination were amazing. We loved every minute of the itinerary, a great balRead more”
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