Fener & Balat Walking Tour: Explore Historic Neighborhoods Rich in Byzantine History

Discover the rich Byzantine history of Fener & Balat on a walking tour. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, art, and cuisine of these historic neighborhoods.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Walls of Constantinople (Istanbul City Walls) - You will see one of the most impressive monuments of late antiquity. The Theodosius Land Walls were built in the 5th century during the early reign of Emperor Theodosius II (ruled 408–450)and withheld all attacks until 1453.
What's Included
  • Skip-the-line ticket purchase for museums
  • Exclusive private tour for your group
  • Personalized guidance by an expert guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Museum tickets
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation
Additional Information

The neighborhoods of Fener & Balat, steeped in Byzantine history, are abundant in culture, history, and artistry. They have traditionally served as a melting pot of various communities and faiths. A stroll through these ancient areas provides visitors with a distinct experience, where the past intermingles with the present on vibrant cobblestone roads….

Location
Walls of Constantinople (Istanbul City Walls)
Cancellation Policy

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

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J6518lrmarcelom
May 9, 2024
The great imperial city - Istanbul is fascinating. Like every imperial city. I didn't see any security problems and I walked everywhere with my camera. The midpoint between east and west. Full of details and amazing places.
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Trang_v
Jul 14, 2023
Bohemian Walking Tour - Fener & Balat - A Great Trip - The most memorable aspect of the tour was our guide, Ali. We enjoyed getting to know him over the course of our walking tour in the Bohemian neighborhoods of Fener and Balat. Besides his knowledge of the subject matter, he took nearly 60 pictures on our tour and sent them to us after the tour was over. The tour itself was memorable if for no other reason than the amount of walking we did that day. Although I do recommend this tour, you need to be prepared to walk quite a bit and up some pretty steep hills. My favorite part of the tour was the Greek school - the exterior was phenomenal and seemed out of context for that neighborhood due to its relative newness and architectural style. It was remarkable. Ali covered everything on our list and even more as he was even able to get us into a church that wasn’t originally on our itinerary - I think it was the Albanian church. By the end of the tour we were ready to call it quits for the day and so Ali took us back to our hotel. I would estimate that we walked between 8-10 miles that day. I’d definitely recommend this company for any tour you’ve interested in taking in Istanbul - and I’d definitely recommend taking any tour with Ali as your guide. You’ll be glad you did! Thanks Ali Bey!
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