Istanbul Fener-Balat Free Tour
Overview
Fener-Balat walking tour in which many nationalities shared the same lands before and after the Ottoman Empire came. Greeks, Armenians, Jews and if you search more you can find even the Prince of Romania living at Fener.
Join us and let's discover the lands that have seen the collapse of two empires, more than 20 conquests, Latin invasions, and different nationalities, and religions On one side you will see a mosque, then a church, and a synagogue.
Please Be Careful about clothing regulations as it is stated for the entrance of the churches.
They do not let people enter both women and men with shorts and sleeveless tops and mini dresses.
Fener
1-Greek Patriarchate
Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople 1602-present
2-Private Marashli Greek Primary School
3-Colorful Stairs
4-Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols (Bloody Mary Church) 1266
5-Phanar Greek Orthodox College 1881-Present
6-Aya Yorgi Metakhion Jerusalem
7-Panagia Paramythia Church
Balat
8-Sveti Stefan Bulgarian Church- 1896
9-Stair Hill Historic Balat Houses - Unesco Culture Heritage
10-Ahrida Synagogue 15th century
This activity includes:
- Private Fener Greek High School
- Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church
- Ahrida Sinagogu
- Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church
- Eminonu Pier Kadikoy
- Aya yorgi
- Panagia Paramythia Church
- Admission Fee
Meeting point
Next to the FENER Bus Station sea side / Eminönü-Eyüp Direction My red striped striped license will be on me
On arrival
Have a bus from Eminönü Pier (Bus Station)
The Bus numbers goes through ''FENER''
99A-99-99Y
İf you are coming from "Taksim " you can get bus number "55t"
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to $50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
