Private Fener and Balat classics tour in Istanbul
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Private Fener and Balat classics tour in Istanbul

Free cancellation
Language: English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 7 hours
Do this because
  • Let your private guide accompany you into the old districts of the city
  • Walk through the historical streets with a local
  • Discover the small churches and synagogues of Istanbul
  • Enjoy a customized itinerary according to your interest and pace
What to expect

Suleymaniye Mosque is the largest mosque in Istanbul and is as impressive on the inside as it is on the outside. In the garden behind the mosque, the Suleymaniye terrace offers lovely views of the Golden Horn and Bosphorus. Fener District; Continue exploring Istanbul’s rich religious history with a stop at the Church of St. George. Since the 1600s, the church has been the location of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and is recognized as the spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox Religion. Balat District; lines of drying laundry stretch across steep, winding streets. Century-old Ottoman houses lean against each other in a combination of reds, blues, and greens. And art galleries and design shops dot the area along the water.

Located on the shore of the Golden Horn, St. Stephen Church is also known as the Iron Church due to the fact that it’s made entirely of prefabricated cast iron in the 19th century. Pierre Loti Hill and Cable Car are some of the most popular sights to visit since it offers great views for visitors. Take the cable car to reach the top and enjoy the beautiful scenery while sipping your Turkish coffee or tea (costs not included).

On the northern part of Golden Horn, you will visit the industrial and cultural museum built by the famous family of Koc who was the leading power of the Turkish Republic in the industrial field since the early period of the 20th century. *Alternatively to this day we can visit Kadikoy Neighborhood on the Asian Side of Istanbul Tour.

Kadikoy Neighborhood is the modern face of Istanbul, known for people living in the region and pubs, cafés, taverns, bookstores, art galleries, etc. while passing to the Asian side you can enjoy simit (Turkish bagel) on your journey by public ferry in this Istanbul tour. Kadikoy can be replaced with Istanbul Archaeological Museum, which requires a 75 TL entrance fee per person)

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What's included
  • check Private Tour
  • check Professional Local Tour Guide
  • check Guided walking tour
What's not included
  • x_not_included Transportation
  • x_not_included Lunch, Drinks
  • x_not_included Gratuity
Where

Yavuz Sultan Selim, Haliç-fener Vapur İskelesi, Ayvansaray Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Meeting point:
Your guide will be wearing a tour guide badge.
What to remember
  • Prices are per group (1-8 people) and not per person
  • All sites visited in this tour are free: please make sure that you have a valid ID with you as museums might ask for this
  • Your guide will meet you in hotels in the areas of Sultanahmet, Taksim, Beyoglu, Ortakoy, Laleli, Sisli and Besiktas and start the tour from there. If your hotel or place of stay is outside these areas, by talking with your local service supplier, you can arrange a pick-up point or set a meeting point with your guide
  • Your tour guide will make necessary changes such as switching/swapping sites when the museums are closed
  • Please be aware that the sites may be crowded on religious celebrations, like the ones for Ramadan or Eid
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Provider
GIT - Guided Istanbul Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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