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Istanbul: Fener & Balat Guided Tour through Colored Streets
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 story 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
Check availability
Istanbul: Fener & Balat Guided Tour through Colored Streets
- 3h
Activity duration is 3 hours 3h - English
What's included, what's not
- HistorianTour guide
What's included What's included - Entry to Greek Orthodox Patriarch
What's included What's included - Entry to Bulgarian church
What's included What's included - Visit of Colored Streets of Fener- Balat
What's included What's included - Food and Drinks
What's excluded What's excluded - Gratitude
What's excluded What's excluded - Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's excluded What's excluded
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 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
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Istanbul
- Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - 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