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Balat and Fener are districts with a fascinating history, having served as Greek Orthodox and Jewish quarters in Istanbul. Today, these neighborhoods are renowned for their charming, colorful old houses, picturesque streets, and religious sites such as churches, synagogues, and mosques. Our next stop will be the Eyüp Sultan district, where we’ll savor Turkish tea or coffee while taking in the stunning aerial views of the Golden Horn.
| Benefits | Free cancellation (up to 48 hours) Private tours up to 6 people Tour guide in English or Spanish Ages 6 and younger do not require a ticket |
About this experience
| Where you will visit? | Balat & Fener neighbourhood Pierre Lotti Eyüp Sultan district |
| What’s included? | Public transportation fee Professional tour guide |
| What’s NOT included? | Lunch (Approximately 10 USD extra per person) Private car |
| What to bring? | Headscarf (There are avaliable scarfs at the mosques but if you have your own, it will save us time) Comfortable shoes |
| Meeting Point | Tour guide can pick you up from the hotel if you are staying around Taksim or Sultanahmet area. If you are staying in other neighborhood meeting point will be Eminönü (in front of the Spice Bazaar). |
| Duration | 5-6 hours |
| Highlights | Discover the former Greek Orthodox and Jewish quarters of Istanbul Take a walk through some of the most colorful and picturesque streets of the city where also some Turkish TV series were recorded. Explore the local streets of Eyüp Sultan district. Admire the wonderful views of the Golden Horn on top of the Pierre Lotti Hill. |
| Price per person | 1 person, 180 USD 2 people, 120 USD per person 3 people, 95 USD per person 4 people, 85 USD per person 5 people, 75 USD per person 6 people, 70 USD per person 6 people, 65 USD per person 6 people, 60 USD per person |
Tour Reviews
We are so glad we purchased this tour. It is a great place to see and not so touristy. We took a lot of good pictures. Places are a bit hilly, but we didn’t struggle much walking.
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