Balat & Fener and Golden Horn River by Ferry

Welcome to Istanbul Dear Walkers!

Fener and Balat are the two colourful districts of old city in Istanbul.

Instead of starting this tour from the Fener & Balat area, we inivite you to begin our tour from the Karakoy Pier where we get into the Golden Horn Ferry. We have a short Golden Horn River Ferry Tour to see the panoramic view of Fener & Balat districts from the ferry.

First we will step into the Christian Quarter called Fener and from Fener to Balat we walk to the Jewish and Armenian Quarter of the Ottoman Empire period through colourful streets.

With the harmony you will come across in the area you will be finding peace.

At the finish point, there is a tram (T5 Fener - Eminonu) and bus (55T Fener - Taksim) to be back to certain areas.

We help the walkers how to go back easily!

Itinerary (from outside)

Golden Horn Public Ferry Tour 
Instagrammable Spots 
The famous cafes in the area
Bulgarian Orthodox Church
Fener Orthodox Patriarchy(If there is an availabilty will be visited except the late afternoon tours)
Great Greek Red School
Fener and Balat Colourful Streets and Stairs
Mansions and Classical Apartments of the Balat
Ahrida and Yanbol Jewish SynagoguesBalat Armenian Church & School
Ferruh Kethuda Mosque(Great Architect Sinan's Heritage)
Jewish Bazaar
City Walls of Istanbul (Small portion from Roman Period)

Please note that

It is around 2,5 km of walking and sometimes a bit steep. Not friendly for baby strollers, kids (10 and under) and for those who have difficulties to walk steep streets.

 You need an Istanbulcard (city transportation card) with min 200TL per person to get on the public ferry (Visa or Mastercard Credit Cards work as well).

Dress modestly in this tour. Both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers their shoulders, legs and for ladies to have a scarf in certain religious locations of the tour to be able to do inside visit. The church authorities may not allow visitors who don't comply with visiting rules.

The tour duration may vary depending on the guide and the number of participants. 

Smoking and consumption of alcohol are strictly prohibited during the tour.

At the end of the tour, you are expected to tip the guide minimum 15 Pounds, 20 Dollars, 20 Euros or 1000 liras per person and There is only cash tipping to the guide.