Istanbul in Colors: Balat Tour
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.
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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: Cathedral Church of 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
- Entry/Admission - Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
- Entry/Admission - Bulgarian Orthodox Church
- Entry/Admission - Cathedral Church of St George
Exclusions
- Tips
- Private transportation
- Food & Beverages
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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