Istanbul in Colors: Balat Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Istanbul in Colors: Balat Tour

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

A neighborhood which has been a cultural melting pot for centuries!

Balat has always been a home for Jewish society. People from different backgrounds and of every age today help for a colorful transformation with lots of artisan, antique & coffee shops and together build one of the best hotspots in Istanbul.

An exclusive walking tour through well preserved historical texture of Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim communities in Fener and Balat’s narrow streets and slopes surrounded by stylish artisan coffee shops, art workshops and antique shops.

Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye

Spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds are among the many treasures to be found at this bazaar also known as the Spice Market.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Fener & Balat, Fener & Balat, Istanbul

In the streets of cute Fener district, cafes overflowing on the sidewalks, bistros serving European-Turkish cuisine and old wooden houses are located together. İt is an old Greek Orthodox & Jewish area.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: St. George, Fener Rum Patrikhanesi Sadrazam Ali Pasa Cadesi, Fener, Istanbul 342 20 Turkiye

The Cathedral Church of St. George (a.k.a. Yorgi Kilisesi) is located in the Fener (Phanar) district, and is the principal Eastern Orthodox cathedral

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Balat Mahallesi, Murselpasa Cd. No:10, Istanbul 34087 Turkiye

Visit gorgeous St. Stephan Bulgarian Church (the Iron Church) and hear out their history in Fener

Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions
  • Professional Guidance
  • All Local Taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
  • Entry/Admission - Bulgarian Orthodox Church
  • Entry/Admission - St. George

Exclusions
  • Tips
  • Private transportation
  • Food & Beverages
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Cafe Society, Rüstem Paşa, Kalçin Sk. No:13, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye


Return Details

Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church, Balat, Mürselpaşa Cd., 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Voucher info

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

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

fabiasworlds

10 Mar, 2024

Our tour guide spoke perfect English, was very engaging and gave us tons of background knowledge. Full recommendation from us - without her we wouldn't have seen and experienced much. Really money well spent.

525crystal

06 Mar, 2024

Elif, my tour guide, was very attentive, super cheerful and professional, answering each question in detail and explaining the culture of each place we visited very appropriately. I loved it😁

joshuahJ2624OJ

04 Mar, 2024

Balat is real nice place with lots of history. We enjoyed our time with our knowledgeable guide. At the end of the tour we stayed more in Balat and had our lunch and coffee.

K1744EMjessw

28 Feb, 2024

We have had a wonderfully interesting and educational day. Our guide rose was an incredibly knowledgeable and committed guide.

415marylous

28 Dec, 2023

I have been to istanbul for 5 times already and this time wanted to visit offthe beaten path route. Rose was a really informative and friendly guide. It was a great tour. Istanbul is unbelievable city, even 5 times here you can sitll find very interesting stories or places to visit. This city is like a complex of open air museums. Will be back for sure.

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2 super interesting days with Rose!

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Thank your fpr the great tour

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Absolutely outstanding guided tour in Istanbul with Rose!

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Good time

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Unique experience

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Tesekkurler

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Outstanding guide and photographer!!!

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Recommended!

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Thank you Rose

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Fantastica

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