Discover Istanbul: Antiques and Artisans Tour in Historic Balat Neighborhood

Embark on an exclusive walking tour through Istanbul’s historic Balat neighborhood, known for its cultural diversity and vibrant artisan, antique, and coffee shops. Explore the well-preserved Orthodox, Jewish, and Muslim communities while immersing yourself in the local art and craftsmanship. Don’t forget your comfortable shoes!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • All local taxes included
  • Expert professional guidance
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • Food & Beverages
  • Transportation
Additional Information

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…

Location
Cafe Society
Kalçin Sokak
In front of "Cafe Society" very nearby the Spice Market(Spice Bazaar) and Hamdi Restaurant
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sarah_s
Oct 8, 2024
Super tour in this up and coming area of Istanbul - Great tour around Balat. It was just my friend and I. We started in the Spice Market with lots of turkish delight tasters and then on to Balat. We would not have found the church with the splinter from the cross of Jesus or the Iron Church made by the Eiffel Tower people. Be warned this area is all cobbled and there are a lot of hills. Wear trainers! Loved the stories of what happened in this area. We would not have known any of this without a guide. You will need a credit card or Istanbulkart to pay for the tram.
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Jamiegq9493pv
Sep 18, 2024
Great experience with Rose - Fantastic place to visit in Istanbul. You better walk around with your guide to ignore steep hills and the crowd. Thank you for the great tour
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May_p
Sep 13, 2024
Colorful Tour - The tour with Rose was great! She was friendly, very knowledgeable, and informative. Since there were only 3 of us (including our guide), we were able to manuever the streets easier and pretty much received a private tour. Highly recommend this tour and Rose.
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Holidaying
Sep 8, 2024
A must if you are in Istanbul - What a great tour! Rose has been a lovely and knowledgeable guide! She is so enthusiastic about her beautiful Country and she transfers it all to you! We really loved the time we spent with her and all the interesting informations she gave us about the history of Istanbul! Highly recommended!
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Jose_w
Aug 24, 2024
Fun tour … Rose is the bedt - Just loved my walk about on this tour. Rose is just sensational and a fun person to talk to. She was knowledgeable about facts and details of Istanbul and Turkiye, and it was great. We shared a common passion for photography and i enjoyed just discussing ideas with her. Rose is awesome. I highly recommend the walk around. We had so many laughs I definitely plan to cone back to Turkiye and when I do I will book tours with Rose, my nee go to guide in Turkiye
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Adamny5659vz
Aug 18, 2024
A day to remember in istanbul ♥️ - Balat is a lovely neighbourhood with lots of tiny coffee shops and colorful houses. Strolling through balat with rose was a nice experience that I’ll never forget. She’s very friendly and knowledgeable guide, patient and helpful same time. I’m glad to meet her
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Q8608dyadama
Aug 12, 2024
You learn so much about Istanbul! - Really great value. Arash is such a good host. He is patient, super knowledgeable, kind and answered all of our questions. It was super fun to see all of these places in person. You learn so much about Istanbul! Thank you Arash!!!
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Fedorovaa114
Aug 4, 2024
Great tour - lots of fun facts & interesting anecdotes - It was a really cozy and exciting trip with Rose, who was a great storyteller. She was great at spreading good vibes. We got far and so many lovely places. The trip can be recommended.
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Kretorg
Jul 19, 2024
Incredible tour! - Incredible tour! Z is so sweet and knowledgeable, you can tell that she loves sharing the history of her city and culture. Don’t hesitate to book!!
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Temekag2024
Jul 5, 2024
Exceptional guide and friend - I took a guided tour with L and it was an extraordinary experience. L is an exceptional guide: she is passionate, knowledgeable and really knows how to share the city in a captivating way. Thanks to its anecdotes and knowledge, every monument and neighborhood has come to life. I highly recommend L to anyone who wants to experience Balat in its best light. Thank you, L, for this unforgettable tour!
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From $49
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).