Half day Fener-Balat Walking Tour in Istanbul
Description
Welcome ! We are professional tour guides brothers and sisters in Istanbul. Fener-Balat walking tour in which many nationalities shared the same lands before and after Ottoman Empire came. Greeks, Armenians, Jews, Bulgarians and if you search more you can find even the Prince of Romania living at Fener. Join us and let's discover the lands that have seen the collapse of two empires, more than 20 conquests, Latin invasions, and different nationalities, and religions in one side you will see a mosque, then a church, and a synagogue. Warning For Our Guests ***For the entrance of Greek Orthodox Patriarchate there will be clothing regulation as they will not allow people with mini shirts and skirts , sleeveles tops and tank tops to enter the church for both men and women .***
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Itinerary
Greek Orthodox Patriarchate : History dates back to Hagia Sophia to their new location after many stops. Greek Orthodox Patriarchate is a fresh start after leaving their beloved most incredible temple of history.
Greek Orthodox Highschool : A school holding on to its roots standing on top of Fener like an eagle.
Church of St. Mary of the Mongols : A church including the story of a brave woman who was sent from Constantinople to the lord of steps, Mongolia.
Colorful Stairs : Now, it is time for the updating your Instagram account with the hot spot of taking photos of colorful stairs.
Dimitrie Cantemir House of Romanian Prince and Lord of Bogdan (Moldovia )
Panagia Paramythia Church : Orthodox church standing for its last days about to vanish from the history before its last visitors see it .
Jewish essence within an alcohol seller store which was once hot place for many rich and youngs..
Colorful Houses: For every visitor of Fener-Balat to never miss taking their photos.
Ahrida Synagogue : The biggest synagogue of Balat with its special praying area reminds everyone of how Jewish people came all the way from Spain to the lands of the Ottoman Empire.
Sveti Stefan Church : The Masterpiece of Bulgarians and their secrets to making their own church in front of the eyes of the Greek Patriarchate.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- For the entrance of Greek Orthodox Patriarchate there will be clothing regulation as they will not allow people with mini shirts and skirts , sleeveles tops and tank tops to enter the church for both men and women .
Reviews(363)
Our tour guide ,Unis, is a tremendous communicator and historical story teller. His style ensures that you capture an undertanding and feeling for each point of interest on the tour. We learn so much from his knowledge sharing. He told us exactly where to stand to take the best shot . We highly recommend this tour with Unis. You will be delighted with his patriotic love for Istanbul. Greg and Anh.
Yunis was amazing best tour guide ever so enthusiastic knowledgeable engaging and interactive. I highlynrecommend. The tour was amazing
The guide was very knowledgeable, and her historical knowledge was extraordinary; it was a pleasure to explore the wonderful streets of Istanbul in her company. Thank you for this pleasant and quality day. ✨🤗
Yunus was an excellent guide. Sprinkling us with historical facts at just the right points along the tour in a fun and interesting way. There are some steep hills but not more than a few minutes of walk. Very much enjoyed and would recommend to anyone visiting Istanbul.
Yunu was fantastic! He stopped along the way for pictures, spoke clearly and concisely, was incredibly knowledgeable, and good natured. he was very professional, and fun. He was excellent with historical facts and thought through all the needs we might have. I was very impressed and would highly recommend him.
Kübra led a super fun and informative tour of the Fener and Balat neighborhoods in Istanbul. These neighborhoods are offbeat and beautiful and a bit off the beaten track. Kübra clearly knows the area extremely well, as well as Istanbul history and culture. She is able to synthesize what she knows in a clear and entertaining way. My husband uses a walking stick and these neigborhoods have some pretty steep hills, so we were a bit worried we might not be able to keep up. But Kübra was very patient with us. She made sure that everybody in the group of about 15 people was safe and could hear everything she had to say along the way. And at the end, she helped us all get back to where we needed to go. We highly recommend this tour.
This is a really good way to see an alternative district in Istanbul. Yunus is a talented, knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide who ensures his disparate groups all have fun.
Our guide Yunus is so knowledgeable and friendly. My 9 year old son said he is one of the best guide he met so far as he is able to make all the dry historical facts sound super interesting. The Fener and Balat neighbourhood is really unique and beautiful. There is quite a fair bit of walking but my parents who are in their mid 70s are able to do the walk and I’m proud of them.
Yunus led an amazing trip through the history of the old Greek and Jewish quarters of Istanbul. His enthusiasm and knowledge bubbled over through his portrayal of this historic area as well as his illustrative storytelling. Thoroughly recommended!
Man go for it. It was wonderful experience specially the guide Yunus is a gem 10/10. He gives insights about the places right from the beginning to the end. Even he voluntarily assisted in taking pictures too. Simply going all the way to make your trip , comfortable & memorable. Got to know a lot about the place. Enjoyed every bit of it. Going back with lots of good memories. It’s good to take a day out of crowded Sultanmehmat area and explore Balat & Fener.
