Fener and Balat - Old Greek & Jewish Quarter
Overview
This tour is to the neighborhoods far away from main touristy parts of the city and it is about experiencing the real Istanbul. In this afternoon walking tour, we take you away for an introduction to the local life style of Istanbul. We will start with experiencing of using tram. Visiting the residential neighborhoods which will give you the chance to see how locals live in this cosmopolitan city. We will sit at the local cafes to sip cay tea and see how local get social. We will pass through the local markets, bakeries, tea houses. We will learn how the Constantinople was concurred by Ottoman in 1453.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee We will stop in Balat at a local cafe. Turkish tea or Turkish coffee is included to the tour
- Tuesdays bookings will enjoy the visit of the farmers market
- Entry to Bulgarian Church
- Visiting the residential neighborhood to see the local living
- Colorful Ottoman houses in UNESCO world Heritage listed
- Entry to St. George Church. On Fridays we don’t visit this church, it is closed due to ceremony.
- Tram tickets ( return )
- Licensed english speaking guide.
Meeting Location
Rüstem Paşa
Avrupa Yakası, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Leave the main tourist precincts behind for an afternoon and explore the outer historic western area of Istanbul with the Istanbul. This tour will take you off the normal tourist trail and show you the former Greek and Jewish heritage, 19 & 20 century houses, Golden Horn and the rich Byzantine and Ottoman history that exists near the old city walls of Istanbul.
Visit colorful Ottoman houses which located by the Golden Horn and visit the neighborhood where Jews, Christians and Muslims lived together for centuries. Discover the residential neighborhoods of Istanbul and feel the culture on the streets.
Walk by the Golden Horn; enjoy the history lesson from your guide about the fall of Constantinople
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-68538P43
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- This tour 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.
- Tea and coffee. We will stop in Balat at a local cafe. Turkish tea or Turkish coffee is included to the tour.
- Tuesdays bookings will enjoy the visit of the farmers market.
- Entry to Bulgarian Church.
- Visiting the residential neighborhood to see the local living.
- Colorful Ottoman houses in UNESCO world Heritage listed.
- Entry to St. George Church. On Fridays we don’t visit this church, it is closed due to ceremony.
- Tram tickets ( return ).
- Licensed english speaking guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Fener and Balat - Old Greek & Jewish Quarter is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Fener and Balat – Old Greek & Jewish Quarter will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Tea and coffeeWe will stop in Balat at a local cafe. Turkish tea or Turkish coffee is included to the tour
- Tuesdays bookings will enjoy the visit of the farmers market
- Entry to Bulgarian Church
- Visiting the residential neighborhood to see the local living
- Colorful Ottoman houses in UNESCO world Heritage listed
- Entry to St. George Church. On Fridays we don’t visit this church, it is closed due to ceremony.
- Tram tickets ( return )
- Licensed english speaking guide.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Operated by a business
