Thrillark logo
Jump into a surreal time capsule as you explore Istanbul's historic outer western area, miles away from typical tourist itineraries. Explore the local culture and lifestyle, through the people and admire centuries-old Ottoman structures, ride the cable car up Pierre Loti Hill, and cruise the Golden Horn.

Key Highlights

  • Admire the architecturally fascinating Ottoman houses, churches, mosques, and synagogues in the Fener/Balat district
  • Take a cable car up to the historic Pierre Loti Café for spectacular views of Istanbul
  • Take a ferry ride through the Golden Horn, the world's longest natural harbor

About Fener Balat Walking Tour with Pierre Loti Hill Cable Car & Golden Horn ferry

Meet your guide at the Fuego Café and Restaurant in Sultanhamet, Istanbul's main tourist district. From here, take the local tram to Eminönü Harbor and begin a 5-hour journey through Istanbul's heritage.

Travel by bus to the vibrant Fener/Balat district, one of Istanbul's oldest neighborhoods and once home to Ottoman Orthodox and Jewish residents. See traces of Ottoman life, all standing together and demonstrating the Ottoman Empire's multicultural and religious ways. Continue along the historic Byzantine city walls, which date back to the 4th century A.D. and Constantine the Great's reign.

Visit the historic Eyüp mosque complex, a sacred site where pilgrims come to visit mosques and Muslim saints' tombs. From here, take a short cable car ride up to the famous Pierre Loti Café, a popular local hangout. Return to Eyüp to catch the local ferry for a cruise on the Golden Horn's blue waters. The tour concludes at Eminönü Harbor, where you will disembark.

Inclusions

  • English-speaking local guide
  • Skip the line and go straight to your destinations
  • Tram to Eminönü Harbour
  • Golden Horn ferry ride
  • Cable car to Pierre Loti Cafe
  • A çay tea
  • Turkish coffee or soft drink at the panoramic Pierre Loti Café
  • Public bus fare back to Eminönü

Exclusions

  • Extra drinks
  • Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions

 

Additional Information

Restrictions: 
  • Pets are not allowed on this tour.
Timings:
  • This tour begins at 1:00 PM.
  • The duration of the tour will be around 5 hours
What to Wear: 
  • We recommend that you dress up in line with the local customs.
  • We recommend you to wear comfortable shoes as there will be a fair amount of walking on uneven surfaces.
Eligibility:
  • Children between 6-11 years will be charged as per the child fare.
  • Guests above the age of 11 years will be charged as per the adult fare.
Things to Note:
  • Meet your guide at Fuego Café and Restaurant. The meeting point is a short walk from the Sultanahmet tram station. The public tram system starts at 06:00 AM and ends at around Midnight.
  • The Fener/Balat Tour is limited to a group of 10 participants.
  • We recommend you to carry sunglasses and water bottles.
  • This tour is unfortunately not suitable for guests who are wheelchair users or guests that have mobility disabilities.

Cancellation Policy

  •  For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours prior to the start of the Fener/Balat Tour.
  •  No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.

My Voucher

  • Your Fener/Balat Tour tickets are valid for the event date and time stated.
  • Your Fener/Balat Tour tickets will be mailed to you once you’ve made a booking. All you have to do is show the voucher with a Govt id proof.
Meeting Point
Present your voucher at the start of the tour.

Fener Balat Walking Tour with Pierre Loti Hill Cable Car & Golden Horn ferry Frequently Asked Questions

Are children allowed to join the Fener/Balat Tour?
Yes, children are allowed to join this experience. However, they should be accompanied by an adult.
How can I book a ticket for the Fener/Balat Tour?
Select the number of tickets on our website and click ‘Book Now’ to get your confirmed ticket on your email.
How long is my ticket valid?
Your Fener/Balat Tour tickets are valid for the event date and time selected during checkout.

Ratings & Reviews

F
Fatma
5
Travelled April 2023

Easy and fast ?

F
For Gaming
5
Travelled August 2024

Nice service ??

S
Saeed Alali
5
Travelled August 2021

Cheap tickets and easy to buy it

R
Rabia Bilal
5
Travelled November 2021

Best price and very convenient

R
Rajesh Thekke Veedu
5
Travelled March 2024

Fast and smooth order..and great deals.. Me and my family enjoyed the trip.. Thank you for your best...

Read More

R
Rehab ELSAYED Elbahey
5
Travelled May 2022

Easy flexible booking hassle free Thank you

R
Riad
5
Travelled June 2022

Good experience

D
Dubai
5
Travelled July 2024

Cheaper than the original ticket price, purchase a ticket for the Dubai fountain

H
Hridya
5
Travelled August 2024

Great service

S
Saketh boggarapu
5
Travelled March 2022

Pretty good deals

R
Raad Kabota
5
Travelled December 2021

Very good and reliable

A
Akshay Gupta
5
Travelled March 2023

Experience was good

F
Fahad Al Hammadi
5
Travelled September 2022

Good price - received the tickets immediately

A
Abdullah Mutwalli
5
Travelled December 2022

Cheaper than original website, i like it

M
Muhammad Abdullah
5
Travelled December 2022

It was great. They helped me instantly and gave me a solution that worked well.

J
Jonah btetanico
5
Travelled July 2022

What a chilled and memorable experience. Me & my husband planning to visit again before summer end.

A
Ankit
5
Travelled June 2023

Good Deals at cheaper rates than the offical sites

H
Huzoor Bux Laghari
5
Travelled December 2023

Nice , good entry and package

S
Sultan Alali
5
Travelled January 2022

Very good app and very pleasant with dubai eye

J
Jenny Anne Miralles
5
Travelled June 2023

Good experience

Fener Balat Walking Tour with Pierre Loti Hill Cable Car & Golden Horn ferry

USD 0

;