Fener and Balat Jewish and Orthodox Tour with Galata Tower

We have a passion for uncovering this unique city’s lesser known historical treasures on foot. Our tour starts with imposing Galata Tower which is overlooking to beauties of Bosphorus and the Old-City. After visiting Museum of Turkish Jews, where artifacts chronicling the history of Jewish people in Turkey, plus an art gallery & synagogue, we take you off the major tourist trail to multi-cultural Fener, Balat and Ayvansaray. These are the old Istanbul neighborhoods where Constantinople officially ends which means we admire surviving city walls of Byzantines and discover historic churches, mosques, synagogues, traditional houses and even the remnants of a palace. Finish off our tour with a relaxing ferry journey along the Golden Horn.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Officially issued identity card or a passport is necessary for visiting Jewish Museum
Jewish Museum is closed on Saturdays (Sabbath), national and religious holidays.
Visitors are required to show their HES codes when entering the Jewish Museum and Galata Tower.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Most travelers can participate
It is a walking tour, so there is a moderate amount of walking involved
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers