Istanbul · BALAT & FENER TOURS
The painted timber houses of Balat and the old Greek and Jewish lanes of Fener are the city's most photographed backstreets. These 5 walking tours are priced and paced for the hills, with a guide who knows which door is a café and which is a film set.
Walk Istanbul’s Fener and Balat with a guide, visiting the Bulgarian Iron Church and Ahrida Synagogue on a 3-hour route.
“Perfect tour. Thank you our tourguide Yunus. He had everything so interesting and clearly explained. If you want to go new and interesting places in Istanbul I definitely recommend.”
Half-day walk through Istanbul's Fener and Balat, from Greek Orthodox sites to synagogues and colorful stairs, guided in English.
“What a picturesque part of Istanbul! I'm so glad I booked this tour! I learned a bit of history and saw some beautiful architecture. If you want to experience more than just the standard tourist attractions, choose this tour!”
Walk the Fener and Balat neighborhoods to see the Bulgarian Iron Church, Saint Mary of the Mongols, and Ahrida Synagogue, with coffee.
“We had the whole tour to ourselves and the guide was informative. Highly recommend!”
Fener and Balat Istanbul tour with a guide, public tram rides, Greek Orthodox and Bulgarian churches, Ottoman houses, and tea in local cafes.
“Salih was an excellent guide. Engaging and interesting. Fener is a fascinating area and I'd certainly recommend this tour to anyone in Istanbul for more than a couple of days.”
3-hour guided walk through Fener and Balat colored streets with a historian guide, Orthodox churches, and the Ahrida Synagogue.
“beautiful experience. a tour to do absolutely, Yunus is a fun guide and passionate about the work he does.”
Every kind of day out in the city, and the best of each.
