Istanbul Neighborhood Tour: Experience Local Life

Experience the real Istanbul on this afternoon walking tour. Explore the neighborhoods of Fener, Balat, Piere Lotti, and Golden Horn, and immerse yourself in the local lifestyle, from using public transport to sipping tea at local cafes.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fener - Leave the main tourist precincts behind for an afternoon and explore the outer historic western area of Istanbul with the Istanbul. This tour will take you off the normal tourist trail and show you the former Greek and Jewish heritage, 18 & 20 century houses, Golden Horn and the rich Byzantine and Ottoman history that exists near the old…
What's Included
  • Return tram tickets
  • Visit residential neighborhood to see local living
  • See colorful Ottoman houses in UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Entry to St. George Church
  • Entry to Bulgarian Church
  • Snacks
Additional Information

This tour takes you to neighborhoods far from the main tourist areas of the city, offering a genuine experience of Istanbul. On this afternoon walking tour, you’ll be introduced to the local lifestyle of Istanbul. We’ll begin by using the tram, then visit residential neighborhoods to see how locals live in this cosmopolitan city. We’ll relax at local…

Location
İtimat Fabrika Satış Yeri
Avrupa Yakası
Our meeting point is in front of the İtimat Fabrika Satış Mağazası which is a diary store located at the right side of the entry gate of the SPICE/EGYPTIAN MARKET ( Mısır Çarşısı in Turkish ) Please stay in front of the shop and our guide will come and find you.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Bellevuesummit
Nov 23, 2024
Good Learning Tour - If you are a history buff, you would love this tour. Non-stop learning of history and very nice walk and very beautiful Greek and Bulgarian churches. Our guide is extremely knowledgeable and able to answer all questions. It was a treat to spend the afternoon with him.
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Cathy_d
Nov 5, 2024
Excellent experience - Omar was amazing! Very knowledgeable and fun. We liked the tour very much and enjoyed the tea and Turkish treats. My sister and I recommend this tour. Thank you Omar.
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Jand12
Oct 29, 2024
Fener& Balat Tour - We had a very interesting tour of the Fener& Balat neighborhoods with Omer. Would recommend if you have already done the main areas of Istanbul and would like to see an interesting slice of history in a reviving neighborhood.
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Kristiina_a
Oct 14, 2024
Super - Fener and Balat is one of the best parts of Istanbul. Absolutely beautiful area with a lot of surprises. Guide Omer is very friendly and helpful.
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Sunshine484979
Oct 13, 2024
Recommend - Good to see another part of Istanbul other than the central area. Very interesting, colourful and photogenic area. Guide was very good. We got to try some authentic Turkish pastries.
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Trail64784466639
Oct 1, 2024
Super nice tour - Very great tour, super informative, very interesting neighborhood, Yunus has incredible knowledge and is highly recommended!
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Steven_b
Sep 18, 2024
Loved it! - Very interesting area to visit off the beaten path. We enjoyed the historical information from Barak, our guide
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Lucia_r
Jun 14, 2024
Istanbul Fener and Balat - We had a great experience with our guide Salih very relaxed and informative guide to to Fener and Balat made the day easy with tram tickets to and from and helped us with tram back to our ship The beautiful streets and colourful buildings and wonderful homemade lemonade at cafe was so refreshing Thankyou so much great experience
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Angela_r
Jun 9, 2024
Great tour and guide - Salih gave a wonderful tour of these neighborhoods with a lot of history. He gave great context for what we were seeing, and I learned a lot about this history of Istanbul. His English is excellent. Even though I was the only one booked for the tour, there was no cancellation so I had a private tour.
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Tina_c
Jun 5, 2024
Great experience and tour - It is a tour worth taking, very different from the old town. You get to meet and see the local people. The colorful steps and houses are very unique. The tour guide Omar is very knowledgeable about the history and area. I highly recommend this tour.
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