• Explore the Fener/Balat district and be captivated by Ottoman houses, churches and mosques.
• Ascend to the historic Pierre Loti Café by cable car and enjoy the spectacular view of Istanbul.
• Delight in a ferry ride on the waters of the Golden Horn, the world's longest natural harbor.

Your meeting point is the entrance of the Spice Market in the heart of Istanbul. Begin your journey by taking a local bus to explore Fener, revealing the heritage of Istanbul.

Fener/Balat district, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods that once hosted Ottoman Orthodox and Jewish residents. Observe remnants of Ottoman life, including wooden houses, mosques, churches, and synagogues, illustrating the multicultural and religious aspects of the Ottoman Empire.

After a leisurely walk through the cobblestone streets of the Fener/Balat World Heritage area, continue along the historic Byzantine city walls dating back to the 4th century AD and the time of Constantine the Great.

You'll see the exterior of the historic Eyüp Mosque complex, a sacred area where pilgrims visit mosques and tombs of Muslim saints. Take a short cable car ride to the famous Pierre Loti Café, a local meeting point.

Sip a drink in one of the cafés where French poet Pierre Loti was inspired to write "Aziyade," a part biography and part love story about his adventures in Istanbul in the late 1800s.

Walk back to Eyüp, board the local ferry for a cruise on the blue waters of the Golden Horn. After exploring Ottoman houses, shipyards, the old and new Galata bridges, the Atatürk Bridge, ancient city walls, mosques, churches, and other historical and modern sites, the tour will conclude at either Eminönü or Karaköy Harbor.

• Private professional licensed guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (if preferred)
• Private tour services
• Donations
• Food and drinks
• Transport by Ferry, Tram, Bus
• Gratuities (optional)

• Designed for nearby locations, use public tram or metro for efficient navigation, avoiding city traffic, and saving time.

• If your hotel isn't near Sultanahmet Square, opt for the tour with hotel pick-up and drop-off for added convenience.

• After your private Istanbul tour concludes, your guide can drop you off at your hotel or port.

• Without van service, your guide will meet you at centrally located hotels on foot.

• Please note that the tour is not wheelchair accessible.