Multi Cultural Istanbul: Galata Tower - Fener and Balat - Golden Horn by Ferry
Multi Cultural Istanbul: Galata Tower - Fener and Balat - Golden Horn by Ferry
We have a passion for uncovering this unique city’s lesser known historical treasures on foot. Our tour starts with imposing Galata Tower which is overlooking to beauties of Bosphorus and the Old-City. We take you off the major tourist trail to multi-cultural Fener, Balat and Ayvansaray.
These are the old Istanbul neighborhoods where Constantinople officially ends which means we admire surviving city walls of Byzantines and discover historic churches, mosques, synagogues, traditional houses and even the remnants of a palace. Finish off our tour with a relaxing ferry journey along the Golden Horn.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Galata Tower
We will see great Istanbul panorama from top of this tower. One of the city’s most distinctive sights, this great fortification dating back to 1348 was erected by Genoese Italians.
30 minutesBeyoglu
In the Ottoman era, Beyoğlu (then known as Pera) was the European Quarter of Istanbul. Home to embassies and trading centers, as well as fine 19th-century, Parisian-style apartment houses.
The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews
Museum of Turkish Jews, where artifacts chronicling the history of Jewish people in Turkey, plus an art gallery & synagogue. Great to understand the history of Jewish people in Turkey
Kamondo Stairs
Elegant set of 19th-century art nouveau stairs en route to the Galata Tower, popular for photos.
Arap Camii
Arap Camii
Galata Koprusu
Bascule bridge that spans the Golden Horn provides both a real and symbolic link between two important parts of Istanbul.
Halic
Halic (Golden Horn) means inlet in English separates the old and new sections of Istanbul. The views of this water body is magnificent, especially at dawn or dusk
Fener Rum Patrikhanesi
Ecumenical Patriarchate is recognized as the spiritual center (basically the “Vatican”) of the Eastern Orthodox Christians.
15 minutesFener & Balat
Colorful streets of Fener and Balat await you. One could describe the combined neighborhoods of Ayvansaray, Balat, and Fener as a miniature chronicle of the Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern times. These streets have hosted the most influential of empires along with their monuments; housed a mosaic of communities.
1 hourBulgarian Orthodox Church
This is a curious, neo-Gothic white-painted church and interestingly made up from cast iron sections. Built or should say “cast” in Vienna in 1896 and carted all the way to Istanbul.
15 minutesVlaherna Meryem Ana Church
Very emotional and spiritual place.
10 minutesWalls of Constantinople (Istanbul City Walls)
The walls of Constantinople were the greatest fortifications of the medieval age. With various towers and gates, large sections still stand more or less intact today.
Historic Areas of Istanbul
The historical city of Istanbul, the only city in the world located on two continents, was the capital of three great empires; Roman, Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire.
Karakoy
Karaköy is one of the oldest and most historic districts of the city, and is today an important commercial center and transport hub.
Istanbul
Istanbul
Included
- Professional guide
- Donations
- Transport by Ferry, Tram, Bus
- Small Group
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Galata Tower Admisssion
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- It is a walking tour, so there is a moderate amount of walking involved
- This tour is required to be booked by a minimum 2 participants
- Most travelers can participate
- Admission to Galata Tower (175TL per person) is not included in the tour price.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.