Fener and Balat - Old Greek & Jewish Quarter | La Vacanza Travel

Fener and Balat - Old Greek & Jewish Quarter

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 3 hours
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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 Can You Expect?

Itinerary

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, 18 & 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.
Cruise down the Golden Horn; see the colorfully Ottoman houses near the UNESCO World Heritage precinct.



Stop At:

• Fener Rum Patrikhanesi, Dr. SadIk Ahmet Cd. No:44 Yavuz Sultan Selim Mahallesi, Istanbul 34083 Turkiye
• Balat, Istanbul Turkiye
• Halic, Istanbul Turkiye

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Snacks - We will stop in Balat at a local cafe for a snack. Tea or coffee will also be offered.
  • Tram tickets ( return )
  • Licensed english speaking guide.
  • Entry to St. George Church
  • Entry to Bulgarian Church

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience 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
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    İtimat Fabrika Satış Yeri, Rüstem Paşa, Avrupa Yakası, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye


    Departure Time

    01:00 PM


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    3 hours

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    Meghan_O

    16 Apr, 2024

    This tour was super cool and off the beaten path! It was great hitting the streets! Taking in the beautiful coloured houses and learning about the architectural changes over the years. Cute cats everywhere! Love the little cafe we stopped at. A real Turkish experience! Our guide was amazing and even came to find me when I got lost off the tram! Definitely recommended!!

    Darren_G

    18 Mar, 2024

    We wanted something a little off the beaten track, a guide with extensive local knowledge and to generally have a fun few hours. All boxes were checked! Salih was charming, funny and knowledgeable. We both learned so much, and got to experience some delightful scenery. One tip - make sure to ask Salih to pick up some Kir Pidesi... There is some walking involved, particularly up and down a few hills and the colourful steps, but nothing *too* strenuous.

    juharriss11

    09 Feb, 2024

    Tour was great. I ended up being the only one booked so it was a private tour! Showed off the beaten path Istanbul and I marked several spots to come back for coffee or to explore more. A little pricey for what you get but was still a good experience.

    William_F

    21 Dec, 2023

    Barack is an extremely well-informed tour guide. His tour was like a one credit college class in the ethnic history of Constantinople and Istanbul. A+

    Betsi_K

    28 Oct, 2023

    From the moment Burak met us at the meeting location everything was absolute perfection! He created a wonderful day by making the group feel cohesive and relaxed. His knowledge of everything that we were seeing was extensive, and his way of expressing that knowledge was on point! What a wonderful opportunity to see items that were off the beaten path… A side of Istanbul definitely worth visiting!

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