Istanbul in Colors: Balat Tour | 2 hours

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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • All Local Taxes
  • Professional Guidance
  • Tips
  • Food & Beverages
  • Transportation

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

  • Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

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

    10 minutes

  • Fener & Balat

    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.

    45 minutes

  • St. George

    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

    20 minutes

  • Bulgarian Orthodox Church

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

    20 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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Reviews

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An incredible tour

Published on Feb, 2025

This was an excellent three- hour tour of all the historic spots in Balat Istanbul. Our tour leader, TG, was fantastic! The tour was very informative and one that I would highly recommend.

I would highly recommend

Published on Jan, 2025

Was blown away by Tg’s knowledge not only of Turkish history but also Roman, Greek history and both Islam and Christianity. I can’t imagine anyone else being able to put it all together to the depth that she did. As described, this walking tour with take you through all the highlights of the Balat area …and there’s plenty. I definitely appreciated being able to skip the lines at the most popular spots, during high season this alone is enough reason to get the tour. My wife and I usually make our own way during trips but this was one where we were glad to have done the tour, we would have missed so much invaluable info without Tg. The most special parts of the tour was by far the views. Her passion for Turkish history made everything from the architecture to the events that took place, special.

This is an absolute must!

Published on Jan, 2025

Rose was a phenomenal guide and her tour was one of the best I’ve been on. Her special knowledge of the sites and her passion for the history is evident- she knows the stuff you can’t google. This was truly a special experience for myself and my friends, we walked away learning so much more than expected. I couldn’t recommend this experience enough if you’re in Istanbul, this is an absolute must!

Wonderful 4 days with our expert tour guide in Turkey

Published on Jan, 2025

I hired Burak to show me and my family around Istanbul for 4 days. She personalised our experience and she made sure we were comfortable and had a great time during her tours. It would not have been possible for a tourist to see Istanbul on their own the way Rose showed us. Rose was able to show us areas not visited as much by tourists, the tram, funicular and even by driving us herself which my daughters loved! She escorted us to restaurants with great food and she was a joy to talk to. She was very informative and considerate in what we wanted to do for the day. With having 2 young children we even cut some days short and he made the best of that day. There were so many areas and sites she showed us and she did a wonderful job. I really appreciated her time and I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Absolutely wonderful tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Absolutely wonderful tour. TG makes it easy to navigate and her level of expertise on Turkish history and culture is amazing. I can not highly recommend this tour enough for those of you who are curious and want to learn more about Istanbul.

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