Fener and Balat district

4 to 6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Spanish

An experience outside the tourist routes, meet local people, language, culture and the city of a great diversity.

What's Included

Public transportation (tram, cable car, ferry)
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Caribou Coffee

The guide will be at the entrance of Caribou Coffee Karaköy with a yellow flag (on a stick). Line T1 by tram get off at the Karaköy stop so you can reach the meeting point by walking 2 mins

End point
Venerable Patriarchal Church of Saint George

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • Karakoy Rihtim (Pass by)

    We meet at Karakoy Pier to board the ferry.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Golden Horn

    We have a half-hour ride along the Golden Horn (halich) on the ferry to go to the Eyup neighborhood.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Pierre Loti Tepesi

    Arriving at Eyup pier, we will head for the cable car and take the cable car to the top of Pierre Loti Hill. There we will have Turkish coffee / Turkish tea and free time to take advantage of the view of the city. Then we will continue walking through Eyup Sultan Cemetery to reach the Mosque and Tomb of Eyup Sultan. We'll meet a neighborhood of local people.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Fener & Balat

    Then we go by tram for the Fener - Balat neighborhood through the winding streets, full of old Ottoman houses painted in red, blue and green. We will also have an unforgettable experience of restaurants, bars, vintage cafes. The neighborhood of auctions and crafts to carry some original memories of Istanbul.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We also have time to see St. Stephen's Church, known as the Iron Church, located on the banks of the Golden Horn. (If there is a private event we see it outside)

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Fener Rum Patrikhanesi

    Next we visit the center of the patriarchy of the Orthodox world and St. George's Church, home of the spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox faith. (If there is a private event we will see you outside)

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by United Steps Istanbul Tourism

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Trolley Tours
Water Tours
Cable Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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