Half day Fener-Balat Walking Tour in Istanbul
A half-day walk through the colourful old quarters of Fener and Balat on the Golden Horn.
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 out of 5 from 398 reviews
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Guided in
- English, Spanish
- Price
- From £14 per person
- Group size
- Up to 20 people
- Fitness level
- Moderate
- Run by
- Fenerwalks
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before
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Where the tour goes
- Fener Rum Patrikhanesi45 min
- Ozel Merkez Rum Lisesi30 min
- Church of St. Mary of the Mongols20 min
- Balat5 min
- Balat Agora Meyhanesi
- Ahrida Synagogue15 min
- Bulgarian Orthodox Church20 min
Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.
What to know before you book
Included
- Entrance for the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and Bulgarian Church fee
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Lunch
- Tips
- Private transportation
Access
- Pushchairs welcome
- Public transport nearby
How it compares in Istanbul
- Price: from £14. 12 of the other 13 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £90.
- Reviews: 3 of the other 13 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
- Group size: up to 20 people. 1 of the other 12 tours with a stated limit allows a larger group.
Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 3.9 km in about 52 minutes of walking, not counting stops.
From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.
Walking in Istanbul
Istanbul's historic peninsula holds Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar within walking distance, with ferries across the Bosphorus.
Terrain. Hilly, with steep streets in Galata, Balat and around the bazaars.
Distances. The Hagia Sophia to the Grand Bazaar is about 15 minutes; Galata Bridge to Taksim about 30, uphill.
Read the full Istanbul walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.
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