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- German
- English
- French
- Spanish
The historical districts of Fener and Balat will be visited with accompany of a professional tour guide will give you a chance to see most authentic atmosphere of the area.
The live commentary of a professional local tour guide is at high importance as all churches have different history and importance in life of people who live in Istanbul both in christian and Muslim communities.
In the narrow streets of Fener and Balat districts we will see small shops selling local products and original artifacts of artists who is trying to enrich the modern culture of area.
Auctions in one of these small shops can be witnessed in various hours of the day and traditional vendue culture of Turkish people will be a joy if it's your first time to experience such a thing in your life.
Greek Orthodox Patriarchate is one of our stops to do praying in historical center and you can drink from ayazma of church (holy spring of orthodox greeks)
Please remember Sundays are always more crowded than other days
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Patriarchate Of Constantinople
Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Balat
Balat District is the most authentic area of Istanbul which is mostly inhabited by locals and main zone for famous tv series.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Fener & Balat
Fener District is one of the oldest zone which has been serving as main church for Orthodox Christians in the city and world.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Halic
Iron Church which is famous structure as it's made from Iron for Bulgarian people and named after Sveti Stefani.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Pierre Loti Tepesi
Pierre Loti Hill which is one of the best overlooking points of the Golden Horn area of Istanbul for having a sip from your tea or coffee.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Suleymaniye Mosque
Suleymaniye Camii / Suleymaniye Mosque is the main monument on located on the hill bearing same name.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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