See another side of Istanbul in an area of the city with Greek, Armenian, Jewish, and Bulgarian heritage. Stroll through the Fener and Balat districts, popular with locals for coffee. Pass by churches, synagogues, mosques, and many other historical sites.

Start your walking tour in the Fener district to see a Greek church and a Greek primary school, then follow the many colorful staircases. Then see the house of Romanian prince Dimitrie Cantemir, the Church of St. Mary of the Mongols built in 1266, and the Phanar Greek Orthodox College.

After this, head to the Panagia Paramythia Church. Continue to the Balat district, where you can see the Bulgarian Church, also known as the Iron Church because of the cast iron used in its production. Then, take a look at the famous wooden houses in the area.