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Istanbul: Fener, Balat, Old Greek and Jewish Quarter Tour

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Explore the historic outer western area of Istanbul of Fener and Balat; away from typical tourist routes. Experience the local culture and lifestyle, and admire centuries-old colorful Ottoman houses.

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Duration 3.0 hour

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Details on this Activity

Itinerary

Meet your guide at the Itimat Fabrika Satis yero/magazasi at the the entry gate of the Spice Market in the heart of Istanbul. From here you’ll take the local tram to Fener to discover Istanbul’s colicuo house left from the Greek and Jewish who lived in the area for centuries had left in 1980s. Travel by public tram to the colorful Fener and Balat district, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and at one time home to Istanbul’s Ottoman Orthodox and Jewish residents. See traces of Ottoman life, including wooden houses, mosques, churches, and synagogues, standing together and demonstrating the multicultural and religious ways of the Ottoman Empire. After walking along the cobblestoned streets of the Fener/Balat World Heritage area, colorful houses and stairs. You will continue along the historic Byzantine city walls that date to the 4th century and the story of how Ottoman concurred the Constantinople in 15 century.

Highlights

Explore the Fener and Balat districts away from main tourist area
Enjoy the photo taking of colorful Ottoman houses built in 19 & 20 century’s
Listen to the history of how Greek Orthodox, Jews and Muslims lived together
Visit the Greek Patriarch built in 16 century
Learn about the Jewish history with the Ottomans

Know before you go

• Please dress modest since we visit the traditional neighborhood. • Greek patriarch require ladies and gents to have clothes cover shoulder and knees.

Includes


Guide Tickets for the tram to Fener and back to Eminonu A çay tea or coffee at a local cafe in Balat Börek pastry as a snack with drinks at a local cafe Entry to St. George Greek Patriarch Church Entry to Bulgarian church

Reviews from other travelers

GetYourGuide traveler - United Kingdom

5 /5

(Written on 2024-10-31)

We learnt about the history and culture that we would not have gained without the tour.

GetYourGuide traveler - United States

3 /5

(Written on 2024-09-26)

Tour was ok, but it was way too pricey for the experience. This should have been charged by the group, but we were charged per person rate. 800+$ for a 3 hour walking tour is a rip off

Liza - Panama

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-05)

The tour was very nice, the guide was very friendly and had a good knowledge of the subject. We really loved it!

Janet - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2024-10-09)

Our guide was very knowledgeable and learning about the history, made the walk more enjoyable.

Tina - Australia

5 /5

(Written on 2024-09-09)

Our Guide was great. Really nice, gave an insight into the neighbourhoods without being boring. Recommend it

Irina - Switzerland

5 /5

(Written on 2024-09-18)

Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable about the history of the neighborhood and gave us plenty of recommendations for other places to visit in Istanbul. Overall a great experience.

GetYourGuide traveler - Germany

5 /5

(Written on 2024-10-24)

Our guide Omer made the tour a special experience.

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