Balat Walking Tour – Explore Colorful Streets, Synagogues & Byzantine Ruins in Istanbul

Join us for a walking tour around the vibrant Balat neighborhood in Istanbul. The area has undergone rejuvenation and the old houses have been renovated and painted in bright colors, making the streets very Instagram-worthy. Balat is rich in history and many of its sites are UNESCO heritage protected. During the Ottoman Empire, Jewish people were resettled in Balat, and there were once seven synagogues. Today, only two remain in good condition, the Ahrida and Yambol Synagogues, which we will visit on this tour. We will 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 will walk by the ancient city walls and the ruins of the Byzantine palace Tekfur Saray, exploring the layers of Istanbul’s history and cultural heritage. We hope your tour will be a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home, and thank you for choosing TravelShop Booking.