Private & Guided Fener - Balat Walking Tour - Istanbul
This is a special tour including some of the most unique places in the city but also which are difficult to visit on your own. The tour will take you to the roots of historic Istanbul with visits to the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian monuments.
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Private & Guided Fener - Balat Walking Tour - Istanbul
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What's included in Private & Guided Fener - Balat Walking Tour - Istanbul
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Suleymaniye Mosque
The Suleymaniye Mosque was commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and built by the renowned Ottoman architect Sinan. Construction work began in 1550 and was completed in 1557. The mosque's design was inspired by the style of a Byzantine basilica, specifically the Hagia Sophia. This may have been a deliberate decision by the sultan to establish a sense of continuity and symbolic connection with the city's past.
Valens Aqueduct (Bozdogan Kemeri)
After visiting Suleymaniye Mosque, we will take a break for tea or coffee at Kadinlar Pazari, a lively square with authentic "buryan kebab" restaurants, situated under the shade of the Valens Aqueduct.
Zeyrek Mosque
As we walk along the city's aqueduct, we will come across one of the oldest and most significant churches, which is now a mosque—the Zeyrek Mosque or Monastery of the Pantocrator. It is a unique combination of two former Eastern Orthodox churches and a chapel. The Zeyrek Mosque is the second-largest religious building after Hagia Sophia, constructed by the Byzantines and still standing in Istanbul.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Donations
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Licences tour guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Some sites, such as Fener Greek Orthodox College, can only be seen from the outside.
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Additional Information
Your private tour guide will greet you at your lodging, hotel, or Istanbul Galataport cruise port.
