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A group of people standing on a cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings. 1
A historic building with intricate architecture and a large gate. 2
A historic building with arched windows and a central entrance. 3
A narrow street with a round building in the center, surrounded by multi-story buildings. 4
A colorful staircase with vibrant, multicolored steps leading up to a building. 5
By Fenerwalks

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Free cancellation available
Price is P 925 per adult
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Features

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

Overview

    • Tour the area with a local historian guide
    • Enter St. George's Church of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
    • Enter St. Stephen's Church, the world's last standing prefabricated church
    • Listen to stories of Fener's Greek community from storyteller guides
    • Explore the town like a local and enjoy 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 buses are so few now.) You need to walk 300-500 meters to the 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 and Balat Guided Tour through Colored Streets in English

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
P 924.80 x 2 AdultsP 1,849.60
Total
Price is P 1,849.60

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Historian tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Entry to Greek Orthodox Patriarch
  • Inclusions
    Entry to Bulgarian church
  • Inclusions
    Visit of Colored Streets of Fener-Balat
  • Exclusions
    Food and Drinks
  • Exclusions
    Gratuity
  • Exclusions
    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

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 Colored 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 which 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 buses are so few now.) You need to walk 300-500 meters to the 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