Viator · Private tour

Istanbul Fener and Balat Tour

5.0(2)Istanbul1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)

Description

Visit the painted houses in a myriad of colors, washing lines are strung between buildings, kids play in the streets, and traces of Jewish, Armenian, and Orthodox communities still stand. Your professional tour guide will inform you from begining till the end of the tour

Tour Options

Istanbul Fener and Balat Tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included480 min

Balat area, Chora Church, area of fener, Bulgarian church

Highlights

Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to centrally located hotels at European side of Istanbul
Private tour
Bottled water
Professional tour guide and professional driver
Guaranteed to skip the long lines

What's included

Included
Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to centrally located hotels at European side of Istanbul
Private tour
Bottled water
Professional tour guide and professional driver
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Not included
Food and drinks
Entrance Fees

Pickup Locations & Times

Pickup / drop off service is provided from / to centrally located hotels at European side of Istanbul

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Due to the COVID-19 Virus the itinerary may change as some attractions may be closed.

Reviews(2)

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George_K
April 20, 2026
great tour especially for those searching a little Greek history of the city

the tour was fantastic albeit felt funny when picked up from the hotel in a mini bus so big it would fit 2 people and i was the only person! otherwise the tour guide made up for it with his knowledge so was a good day.

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear that, despite the unusual start with the very large vehicle, you still had an enjoyable day overall. We appreciate your honest feedback about the pickup experience. Sometimes logistics can vary depending on daily arrangements, but we understand how that first impression can feel a bit surprising when traveling solo. Most importantly, we’re happy that your guide was able to make the day memorable with his knowledge and effort throughout the tour. It’s great to know that the overall experience in Istanbul turned out to be a good one.

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Kathleen_H
December 29, 2025
Wonderful tour

Sami was very informative and thoughtful. He provided so much information both on history and current life in Istanbul. He made sure to take us to all we wanted to see and took good care of us. We would highly recommend him.