Istanbul · BALAT TOURS
The 15 best balat tours you can book right now, with what each charges, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there and work down.
Half-day guided walk in Fener and Balat, entering the Bulgarian Iron Church and Ahrida Synagogue, then Turkish coffee.
“listing the most brightly artist sector of Istanbul for the first time. learning about the Romany miggrants and Jewish migrants history. amazing soul lifting experience a wonderful afternoon.”
Half-day Fener-Balat walking tour in Istanbul with a guide. Multi-faith stops, rainbow stairs photos, and easy access for 20 people.
“Kubra is fantastic host and story teller. Managed to keep my kids engaged throughout ...not easy for teens especially when it comes to history. Thoroughly recommended!”
Walk Istanbul’s Fener and Balat with an expert guide, see churches and synagogues, and end with Turkish coffee for $18.
“It was a great tour, and even it was raining so bad the guide had the tour only with me”
A 3 hour tram and walk through Istanbul’s Fener and Balat, seeing Ottoman houses, churches, and local tea for $59.
“Very unique tour covering other aspects of life in Istanbul, full of historic knowledge and visits to various neighbourhoods of Fener and Balat. Guide was great and insightful.”
3-hour guided walk through Fener and Balat with church and synagogue entries, colorful streets, and local historian storytelling for $15.
“Our guide was amazing and the tour was great! Worth it!!!”
A 2-hour walk through Balat and Fener, starting at the Spice Market, then visiting St George and the Iron Church, with expert guidance.
“Our flight was delayed meaning we would miss the tour as scheduled that day. While on commute, we reached out to Rose and she was able to accommodate us by rescheduling the tour for another day. Rose met us and showed us the colorful and historic sites. She was knowledgeable of the area and history and very personable. Thank you Rose for the experience!”
Small-group afternoon in Istanbul’s Fener and Balat, Greek and Jewish heritage, Golden Horn views, and tea at Pierre Loti.
“It was a great day exploring parts of Istanbul with our guide Salih. Seen many things and heard all about them. Very informative and knowledgeable, recommend doing this tour with him.”
Walk Balat and Fener in Istanbul with a guide, colorful photo stops, Orthodox landmarks, and Patriarchate entry. 2-hour, small-group tour.
“Being able to learn so much of history and walking through the path, it took place. It’s amazing. Nevertheless, the tour guy was amazing at explaining it to us.It’s incredible to learn so much about history and walk through the path where it all happened. The tour guide was amazing at explaining everything to us.”
Balat and Chora sights plus a 2-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise with dinner, snacks, and live performances, from $95.
“Good relaxing cruise! Betul was keeping us well entertained and it was a very nice experience. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone. Better to do it in the summer, but still good in the winter.”
A 2.5-hour guided walk through Fener and Balat, with Orthodox church stops, the Bulgarian Iron Church, colorful stairs, and cafe break.
“I joined the Fener tour on my own and it was a wonderful experience. Everything was very well organized and the atmosphere was really enjoyable. The guide was friendly, helpful, and professional throughout the tour. I felt very comfortable and welcomed. It was a great way to explore the area, and I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone traveling solo.”
Chora Mosque, Balat’s Jewish and Greek sites, then a 2-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise with snacks and a small English group.
“I was very happy because i had never make cruises and it was very beautiful.miss nur was very kind with us and she was very helpful”
Walk Fener and Balat with a local guide to see colorful streets, St. George and the Iron Church, plus photo stops and a Turkish coffee break.
“Magnifique visite. Le guide est passionné par son quartier, sa présentation est bien documentée et détaillée sur l'histoire du lieu avec de nombreuses anecdotes. Quartier haut en couleurs.”
Balat’s Chora mosaics, synagogues and churches, then a 2-hour sunset Bosphorus cruise with snacks and an English guide.
“Welcoming team and nice introduction to the city. I can imagine that the quality of snacks can be better, but the team were absolutely amazing especially Betul. And the boat is really clean and comfortable.”
Guided Balat sights from Kariye Mosque to Iron Church, then a 2-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise with snacks and an English host.
“Such a lovely Bosphorus cruise! The views were amazing and everything was well organized. Our host Nur was super friendly and made the experience even better with her warm attitude . Delicious snacks were served onboard..overall it was a really chilled, enjoyable way to see Istanbul. Definitely recommend!”
Walk Galata Tower to Fener and Balat with Jewish heritage, Orthodox churches, and Golden Horn views by ferry, tram, and bus.
“There was no ferry , that was very disappointing , but our guide (Icil) was fantastic and did a wonderful job!”
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