Fatih between aromas and ruins: Arab history and culture in Istanbul

An intimate tour of a corner of Istanbul that smells like Damascus, sounds like Cairo, and holds secrets of Byzantium.

Do you want to discover a different Istanbul, far from the classic tourist routes?

On this tour, I'll take you through Fatih , a neighborhood that vibrates with the blend of its Byzantine past and the contemporary life of Arab and conservative communities. Here, among mosques, hidden churches, and humble markets, you'll feel as if you're also traveling to Syria, Palestine, or Egypt… without leaving Turkey.

What will you experience?

• We will walk among Byzantine ruins, hidden Orthodox churches, and traditional mosques .
• You will get to know the local Arab community : how they live, what they eat, how they pray, how they dress.
• We'll take a mini food tour of the shops
• Arabic food and more...

Our tour has limited capacity...
Groups of up to 6 people are accepted; if the group is larger, it will be managed as a private group.

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