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What are people saying about Balat
David_M, Oct 2026
Great tour of Galata Tower, Fener-Balat neighbourhood.
We highly recommend this tour with Erol! The tower was great with views over the city. Erol shared stories of the past and present day Istanbul. The tour of the Fener-Balat areas very interesting. Travelling with the locals great! Erol is a kind and considerate guide.
Karl_B, Sep 2026
Tour of Balat and Fener with Volkan
A great tour of the Fener and Balat areas of Istanbul, and I can honestly say that our guide Volkan was as knowledgeable and as enthusiastic about providing information to our group as any guide we have had the pleasure of touring with. His description of the mosaics at the Chora Mosque was incredibly detailed, and added significantly to our understanding and enjoyment of the tour.
The flexibility in pickup and drop off was much appreciated….thanks for a great day!
Tania_M, Jul 2026
Fantastic Fener & Balat Tour with Beyhan
We had a fantastic private tour with Beyhan and would highly recommend her. She was so friendly, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable about the history and culture of Fener and Balat. We loved exploring the churches, colourful streets and learning the stories behind them, it was a side of Istanbul we never would have discovered on our own. One of the highlights of our trip. Thank you, Beyhan!
McKay_B, Oct 2026
Solid tour with lots to see. Top notch.
Erol shared lots of information that was super interesting. He really knows a lot about the history of Istanbul. I was surprised to see how very multi cultural and multi ethnic it has sheets been.
Erol has excellent English. He took us to all the places listed and we had plenty of time for relaxed conversation and questions. We especially liked the tower and the walls. Bravo!
tom_s, Oct 2026
Guide was very...
Guide was very informational, he did not skip anything, and he was very informative about the regions, did a great job explaining
Cameo_C, Oct 2026
Vibrant alternative view of Istanbul
Yunis made the walk very interesting, he is friendly and knowledgeable. It was good to see another side of Istanbul.
Daphne_Y, Sep 2026
Worth the Walk
Our tour guide Kim made this walking tour worth the while. She narrated all the major and interesting points clearly and was open to questions. She also kept a good walking pace. I enjoyed riding both the tram and the ferry, which were completely new experiences for me. Thanks Kim for creating a memorable day.
Jason_M, Jun 2026
Best most unique tour of Istanbul.
Our favorite tour. Perfect for families studying classical history. It was very well managed and scheduled to show us lots of history that filled in gaps in our history lessons. Highly recommend.
Also, this one was especially good because it's a female tour guide who addresses everyone. The male tour guides in Türkiye will not talk to the women in a group.
Carlos_L, Jun 2026
Little hidden gem
Kim was exceptional, super friendly, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend to anyone who want too see and experience some out of the beaten path. It was worth it. Kim even put a special touch and stopped to get tea and baklava. Yummy. Very special trip.
Mary_W, Apr 2026
Cute Neighborhood
What a sweet tour. Just a walk around a cute neighborhood with lots of history and color. Tried some great coffee and bought a couple souvenirs to bring home.
James_J, Apr 2026
Great walking tour!
Excellent walking tour with an exceptional guide. His knowledge and explanations of everything were great. He answered every question and was a wealth of knowledge about Istanbul and the area we toured.
IKai_C, Oct 2026
Highly knowledgeable. Lots of walking.
Super friendly and animated guide. A lot of information to digest, which makes the visit more meaningful. Highly recommended. It started slow at first with the walks, but later on, lots of walking (up hills). So, be prepared to walk a lot. Guide was very helpful with taking photos too. I appreciate that!
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