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Fener-Balat walking tour in which many nationalities shared the same lands before and after Ottoman Empire came. Greeks, Armenians, Jews, Bulgarians 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 in one side you will see a mosque, then a church, and a synagogue.
Warning For Our Guests
***For the entrance of Greek Orthodox Patriarchate there will be clothing regulation as they will not allow people with mini shirts and skirts , sleeveles tops and tank tops to enter the church for both men and women .***
Posted By : Mike255100
Kübra was an excellent guide and gave some excellent insights into the area and its history. It is great to see this area is being restored and some examples of a few that have not been. Please note that the pictures of steep roads and steps on the website indicate that you will get your morning’s exercise.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 00:44:28 
Posted By : CFitzjohn
What a great tour from Yunus!
Excellent guide who shared his passion and knowledge for the history of the Fener-Balat area with us. He spotted us arriving from the tram, and steered us into shady spots throughput the tour. My husband had studied much of the history Yunus shared, but still thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Yunus kindly showed us the former city walls and gave us food recommendations too.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 13:12:10 
Posted By : 17catherinei
The guide Kübra is fantastic. You can easily listen to her for hours and hours. Very interesting tour and great environment
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 03:56:37
Posted By : 541evgeniis
Yesterday we had amazing walking tour in Fener- Balat area of Istanbul. This is the oldest quarter of Istanbul with colorful old buildings. Our guide Kübra made our trip special by telling old stories and rumors related to this area and to people who lived here. I really enjoyed this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-20 13:05:37
Posted By : federicaclarissap
Great story teller!! this is a key feature that a guide shall have to get people on the tour aware of the basics furthermore we enjoydled the passion with these neighboorhoods, drfinitely the most authentic part of Istanbul. Fener and Balhat worth the trip to this city.
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Posted On : 2024-06-18 10:22:30
Posted By : Annette L
She was very passioned and warm in her explenation and it was interesting to listen. She knew a lot. Also the environment was very beautiful.
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 13:30:25
Posted By : Nelly H
Everything was perfect, the location of the hotel, the room, breakfast. Staff was very kind and helpful! We will definitely return to this hotel!
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 11:43:52
Posted By : maileenh2019
I stayed for two weeks in Istanbul, so i experienced a lot of guides and different places. But this one was my favorite so far.
Kübra was the wonderfullest guide i have ever seen. She spoke with so much life in her voice and gave us really interesting information.
Fener and balat are places you definetly should not Miss! I highly recommend it.
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 07:43:55
Posted By : shyamalak2024
Kubra was a great guide. Very enthusiastic and captivated the group with her stories and knowledge of history. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 05:11:31
Posted By : June F
A fantastic guide with wealth of information, he’s patient with our slow walking speed too. Highly recommended. He’s fluent in English. He went out of the box in recommending local cuisine.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 14:59:21
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