A neighborhood which has been a cultural melting pot for centuries!
Balat has always been a home for Jewish society. People from different backgrounds and of every age today help for a colorful transformation with lots of artisan, antique & coffee shops and together build one of the best hotspots in Istanbul.
An exclusive walking tour through well preserved historical texture of Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim communities in Fener and Balat’s narrow streets and slopes surrounded by stylish artisan coffee shops, art workshops and antique shops.
Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Local Taxes
Professional Guidance
Tips
Food & Beverages
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Cafe Society
In front of "Cafe Society" very nearby the Spice Market(Spice Bazaar) and Hamdi Restaurant
Return
Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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A neighborhood which has been a cultural melting pot for centuries!
Balat has always been a home for Jewish society. People from different backgrounds and of every age today help for a colorful transformation with lots of artisan, antique & coffee shops and together build one of the best hotspots in Istanbul.
An exclusive walking tour through well preserved historical texture of Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim communities in Fener and Balat’s narrow streets and slopes surrounded by stylish artisan coffee shops, art workshops and antique shops.
Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Local Taxes
Professional Guidance
Tips
Food & Beverages
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Cafe Society
In front of "Cafe Society" very nearby the Spice Market(Spice Bazaar) and Hamdi Restaurant
Return
Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church
Itinerary
1
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds are among the many treasures to be found at this bazaar also known as the Spice Market.
10 minutes
2
Fener & Balat
In the streets of cute Fener district, cafes overflowing on the sidewalks, bistros serving European-Turkish cuisine and old wooden houses are located together. İt is an old Greek Orthodox & Jewish area.
45 minutes
3
St. George
The Cathedral Church of St. George (a.k.a. Yorgi Kilisesi) is located in the Fener (Phanar) district, and is the principal Eastern Orthodox cathedral
20 minutes
4
Bulgarian Orthodox Church
Visit gorgeous St. Stephan Bulgarian Church (the Iron Church) and hear out their history in Fener
