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Fener, Chora & Balat Hidden Gems Tour with Turkish Coffee
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$41.33
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover the multicultural heart of Istanbul on a guided walking tour through the historic neighborhoods of Fener and Balat. Wander through colorful streets and explore districts shaped by centuries of Greek, Armenian, Jewish, Bulgarian, and Ottoman heritage.
Visit a historic Greek Orthodox church, admire the striking Phanar Greek Orthodox College, and see the famous colorful stairways. Continue to the Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols and other important religious landmarks. In Balat, stroll among beautifully preserved Ottoman houses, visit the remarkable Bulgarian St. Stephen Church (Iron Church), and learn about the area's Jewish heritage near the historic Ahrida Synagogue.
End your journey with a traditional Turkish coffee at a local café while soaking in the unique atmosphere of these vibrant neighborhoods.
Visit a historic Greek Orthodox church, admire the striking Phanar Greek Orthodox College, and see the famous colorful stairways. Continue to the Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols and other important religious landmarks. In Balat, stroll among beautifully preserved Ottoman houses, visit the remarkable Bulgarian St. Stephen Church (Iron Church), and learn about the area's Jewish heritage near the historic Ahrida Synagogue.
End your journey with a traditional Turkish coffee at a local café while soaking in the unique atmosphere of these vibrant neighborhoods.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Small Group Guided Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Professional Tour Guide
- Guided walking tour
- Entrance fees
- Turkish Coffee
- Personal Expenses
- Hotel Transfer
Meeting point
In front of "Balat Merkez Şekercisi".
Look for the guide holding a flag with the "Tourmania" logo.
Return details
In front of "Balat Merkez Şekercisi".
Look for the guide holding a flag with the "Tourmania" logo.
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Historic Jewish quarter with colorful houses.
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Colorful streets of Fener and Balat await you. One could describe the combined neighborhoods of Ayvansaray, Balat, and Fener as a miniature chronicle of the Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern times. These streets have hosted the most influential of empires along with their monuments; housed a mosaic of communities.
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Elegant set of 19th-century art nouveau stairs en route to the Galata Tower, popular for photos.
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The historic center of the Greek Orthodox community.
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Dimitrie Cantemir House / Museum Area
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The Great School of the Nation was the life-giving breath of the ancient Greek language, ancient philosophy and history, but also the most important legacy of Orthodox. After 560 years of operation (with certain role the education of the Greek homogenous young students) this Academia is endanger of closing up.
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The Bulgarian St. Stephen Church, also known as the Bulgarian Iron Church, is yet another lovely monumental building which is still in use in Istanbul.
- The building where Balat and Fener Greek High Schools are located is still standing today and stands out as a beautiful example of neoclassical architecture. (pass by)
- Ahrida Synagogue, located in Istanbul, Turkey, is a significant attraction that holds both historical and cultural importance. (pass by)
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Patriarchate Of ConstantinopleThe Ecumenical Patriarchateis one of the fifteen autocephalous churches that together compose the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is headed by the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, the first among equals in the Orthodox Church's Hierarchy, currently Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople. The Patriarchate has been located at the Phanar (Fener) district of Istanbul since the late 16th century."
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Fener Rum PatrikhanesiFener Rum Patrikhanesi.
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Fener, Chora & Balat Hidden Gems Tour with Turkish Coffee
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$41.33
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!