Entry Fee: Tekfur Palace entrance ticket is not included. Entry is optional and costs 10 EUR per person.
Entry Fee: Chora Museum (Kariye Mosque) entrance ticket is not included. Entry is optional and costs 20 EUR per person.
Step away from the typical tourist attractions and discover the hidden heritage of Istanbul on this guided walking tour through the historic districts of Balat and Fener.
Meeting Point – Chora Museum (Kariye Mosque)
Meet your guide at 11:00 AM in front of the Chora Museum.
✨ Chora Museum
Admire one of Istanbul’s most important Byzantine monuments and learn about its rich history.
Tekfur Palace
Visit the last surviving Byzantine imperial palace and discover its fascinating past.
⛪ Ayazma Church
Explore this historic Orthodox church and its religious significance.
Colorful Streets of Balat
Walk through Balat’s famous streets filled with colorful houses, cafés, and local life.
⛪ Iron Church
Visit the unique Bulgarian St. Stephen Church, built entirely of cast iron.
Greek Orthodox College & Patriarchate
See the famous Red School and the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the spiritual center of Eastern Orthodoxy.
Along the way, your guide will share stories of Istanbul’s multicultural past and Byzantine heritage.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure time. Your guide will be waiting for you next to the ticket office, holding a white flag with the GLOBEX logo. Please look for the GLOBEX flag upon arrival.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure time. Your guide will be waiting for you next to the ticket office, holding a white flag with the GLOBEX logo. Please look for the GLOBEX flag upon arrival.
