6-7 hours
Meeting at your hotel
Your Own Booking
Fener & Balat Region
Everyday of the Year
Private Tour
The tours we offer are designed for those who prefer a relaxed pace, comprehensive insights from knowledgeable guides. If you prefer tours that visit many sites quickly, these may not align with your expectations.
If you're spending more than a day in Istanbul, joining a Fener and Balat tour is a fantastic way to explore the city's rich Christian and Jewish heritage in two of its most charming neighborhoods. You’ll have the opportunity to see historic churches and synagogues (mostly from the outside), while also immersing yourself in the everyday life of these vibrant local areas.
The Fener and Balat quarters are located away from the usual tourist hotspots, and their genuine character makes this guided experience especially rewarding. This tour provides an excellent chance to step beyond the Sultanahmet district and uncover another side of Istanbul’s cultural landscape.
Our private Fener & Balat walking tour begins at 09:30 AM with a convenient hotel pick-up. The excursion lasts around 6 to 7 hours, depending on your interests, and we’ll return you to your hotel by approximately 16:30.
As we stroll through these historic quarters, we will explore a wide variety of remarkable sites, including:
Chora Church (St. Saviour in Chora) – renowned for its magnificent Byzantine mosaics and frescoes
Exterior view of the Anemas Dungeons – part of the ancient city walls with fascinating history
Blachernae Church and its sacred spring – an important spiritual site for Orthodox Christians
Balat district – known for its historical charm and multicultural past
Outside visit to Ahrida Synagogue – one of the oldest synagogues in Istanbul
Exterior visit to Yanbol Synagogue – a lesser-known but culturally rich Jewish heritage site
Vibrant Fener houses – famous for their colorful facades and unique architecture
Outer visits to local churches in Fener – offering insight into the area's Christian history
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople – spiritual center of the Eastern Orthodox Church
Fener Greek Orthodox High School (Red School) – an iconic landmark perched on the hill
Pricing details for this personalized tour experience are as follows:
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Pick-up from the hotel
Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Entrance Tickets
Service charges and taxes
Drop-off to the hotel
Lunch
Drinks (at lunch)
Any Private Expenses
Optional tips to the guides
When you contact us about the trip, we'll provide you with an itinerary based on the current "real-time" availability. The tour's availability might change until your payment is received through our secure form. When we accept your reservation; all rates and program are guaranteed.
When you made your reservations with our travel agent, we'll need a 30% deposit to finalize everything. We provide a 256-bit SSL encrypted form on our website that you may use to securely submit your credit card information. After we receive your deposit, we will confirm your reservation and send you a travel voucher within 1 business day. You may pay the remaining balance before or after the trip in our agency's office. In our office, we accept all major currencies for cash payments, as well as Visa or MasterCard.
Below is the general guideline for our cancellation policy if your agent does not mention otherwise:
Cancellation Policy for Daily & Private Tours:
If you cancel 48 hours before the tour, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 48 hours to 24 hours before the tour, we will charge 50% cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 24 hours of the tour , we will charge the full amount as cancellation fee.
We cannot give any refund on no-shows for the tour.
*for large groups, please ask to your agent for the cancellation policy and booking requirements.