Balat to Tekfur: Mystery Walk in the Old Town
|Daily, 1 Destination |Starts from Istanbul
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Duration

daily

Max Group Size

40

Departure Type

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Guiding Method

Fully guided

Physical level

relax

Operated In

English

Age Requirement

12 - 99 Ages

Tour Overview

Take the scenic route from Balat to Tekfur. Learn about the Jewish community in Istanbul. See the old city walls and the ruins of Tekfur Saray.

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Route

Starts from

Istanbul

Ends in

Istanbul

Pickup Location

Istanbul, 09:00

Dropoff Location

Istanbul, 04:00

Tour route map

Highlights

Istanbul Mystery Walking Tour: Balat & Tekfur Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, Red School, Byzantine Church of Muhliotissa, Old Houses We will also visit two old Jewish quarters, Balat and Galata, which are located on the shores of Istanbul's natural harbor, the Golden Horn. Balat, the neighbourhood adjacent to Fener, is as old as Istanbul's history. ... Tekfur Palace Perhaps the most iconic part of Balat is the district's colorful houses along sloping cobbled streets.

Itinerary

Join us for a walking tour around the bright, colourful neighbourhood of Balat. The area is undergoing a rejuvenation and the old houses have been renovated and painted bright colours, making the area very instagram-worthy! There's a lot of history to be found here and many sites are UNESCO heritage protected. During the Ottoman Empire, Jewish people were resettled in Balat and there were once seven synagogues here, but today only two are in good condition, Ahrida and Yambol Synagogues, which we will visit. We'll also see Armenian churches including the Church of Surp Hreşdagabet and the famous cast-iron Church of St Stephen, a Bulgarian Orthodox Church. Finally, we'll walk by the city walls and the ruins of the Byzantine palace, Tekfur Saray. We hope your tour will be a memorable one and we look forward to see you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.

Trip includes

Included

Professional English-speaking tour guides

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English

Return transfer to your hotel

Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

Guided Balat to Tekfur: Mystery walk in the Old Town


Excluded

Lunch

Insurance: All types

Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional meals

Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers

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