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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

Istanbul: Fener & Balat Guided Tour through Coloured Streets

By Fenerwalks
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿451 per adult
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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 storey 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

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Istanbul: Fener & Balat Guided Tour through Coloured Streets

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
฿450.61 x 1 Adult฿450.61
Total
Price is ฿450.61

Istanbul Fener Balat Guia en espanol

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
฿644.72 x 1 Adult฿644.72
Total
Price is ฿644.72
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    HistorianTour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to Greek Orthodox Patriarch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to Bulgarian church
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit of Coloured Streets of Fener- Balat
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    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 Coloured 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

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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 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