Fener & Balat Walking Tour of Old Greek & Jewish Istanbul

Join a shared walking tour with an English-speaking guide to explore Istanbul's former Greek and Jewish quarters. Discover traces of Ottoman and Byzantine history among cobblestoned streets, wooden houses, and places of worship.

• Admire the Ottoman houses recognized as part of Istanbul's UNESCO World Heritage
• Explore residential neighborhoods for a glimpse of everyday life in Fener and Balat
• Pause for a cup of tea or coffee at a local café in Balat

Itinerary

1. Meet your guide at 14:00 at the entrance gate of the Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar), in front of the "Itimat Satış Mağazası" dairy shop.
2. Travel by train.
3. Explore Fener and Balat on a guided tour, including Saint George's Church and the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church, the Byzantine Walls, and the Coloured Houses of Balat.
4. Travel back by train.
5. Return to the same meeting point at İtimat Fabrika Satış Yeri at 17:00.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Admission to the Patriarchal Church of Saint George and Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church
• Tram tickets to Fener and back to Eminonu
• One cup of tea or coffee at a local café

Important details

• Ages 6+ only. Children ages 6–11 require a paying adult to accompany them. Ages 12+ are charged the adult rate.
• This tour is not wheelchair-accessible.
• Pets are not allowed.
• Dress modestly and cover your shoulders and knees for the visit to the Greek Patriarchate.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refundable.