Half day Fener-Balat Walking Tour in Istanbul
Description
Welcome ! We are professional tour guides brothers and sisters in Istanbul. 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 .***
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Itinerary
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.
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 : A church including the story of a brave woman who was sent from Constantinople to the lord of steps, Mongolia.
Colorful Stairs : Now, it is time for the updating your Instagram account with the hot spot of taking photos of colorful stairs.
Dimitrie Cantemir House of Romanian Prince and Lord of Bogdan (Moldovia )
Panagia Paramythia Church : Orthodox church standing for its last days about to vanish from the history before its last visitors see it .
Jewish essence within an alcohol seller store which was once hot place for many rich and youngs..
Colorful Houses: For every visitor of Fener-Balat to never miss taking their photos.
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.
Sveti Stefan Church : The Masterpiece of Bulgarians and their secrets to making their own church in front of the eyes of the Greek Patriarchate.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers 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 .
Reviews(372)
Was really nice experience to feel that city.
The guide is a very good professional and also a good person, highly recommended.
Easy to find meetup location, Yunus delivered clear and interesting explanations of each area. We learned much about the Fener-Balat area to keep the history alive. The couple of extreme hills were expected and manageable with good breaks by Yunus. After the tour we spent time in the area eating lunch, having coffee, and visiting shops. At the base of the big hill, near the painted steps, there is a juice/coffee stand—delicious side stop during the free time break!
This was an amazing experience and Kubra was an exceptional guide. The things we saw and the history/knowledge that Kubra shared were enlightening. This tour is a must do!
An excellent walking tour of the Fener and Balat neighborhoods. The guide Yunus is knowledgeable, passionate about art and history, and provides plenty of insightful context throughout the visit. Great value for money and highly recommended for anyone visiting Istanbul.
Excellent tour to the two most beautiful areas of Istanbul. Our guide was very kind and he provided useful informations for these areas af the historical buildings.
Teşekkürler Yunus for an amazing half day walking around Fener and Balat. The tour was very informative about the history of the area, and also a nice and relaxed pace to enjoy the unique and colourful sights, streets and local vibes of Balat and Fener. You were also very helpful with recommendations for places to eat and other places to see in Istanbul. I could not recommend this experience enough. Many thanks for a wonderful experience today.
Great way to experience two neighborhoods of the city!
Our experience was wonderful. Our guide Yunus was thorough, well spoken and a great guide overall. He made the tour that much better. Highly suggest booking with him.
Our tour guide ,Unis, is a tremendous communicator and historical story teller. His style ensures that you capture an undertanding and feeling for each point of interest on the tour. We learn so much from his knowledge sharing. He told us exactly where to stand to take the best shot . We highly recommend this tour with Unis. You will be delighted with his patriotic love for Istanbul. Greg and Anh.
