Off Beaten Path of Istanbul: Fener & Balat District Private Guided Tour
Overview
If you’re the sort of tourist who likes to get off the beaten path and away from the crowds, then you can’t do much better than spend a day getting lost in the fascinating streets of the historically cosmopolitan Fener and Balat neighborhoods.
These two historical neighborhoods, located along the Golden Horn, have housed the Greek and Jewish communities of Constantinople for centuries. These old quarters promise a picturesque experience with their retro cafes and historical buildings. They are off the major tourist trail and their authenticity makes this guided tour worthwhile.
What's Included
- Licensed Professional Private Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Transportation
Meeting Location
No:
Cibali, Kadir Has Cd. No:3, 34083 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Balat
Mürselpaşa Caddesi, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
The tour finishes at Sveti Stefan Church. Balat ferry port is 6 min walk from the church. There is a ferry to Karaköy port every hour (50 past).
What To Expect
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Cibali
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gul Camii
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fener Rum Patrikhanesi
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Church of St. Mary of the Mongols (pass by)
Private Fener Greek High School
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Balat
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ahrida Synagogue (pass by)
Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Licensed Professional Private Tour Guide.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Transportation.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Off Beaten Path of Istanbul: Fener & Balat District Private Guided Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Off Beaten Path of Istanbul: Fener & Balat District Private Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Licensed Professional Private Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Transportation
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
