




About this experience
Balat is a real 'treasure trove' and a colorful place without tourist gloss, majestic palaces, and bustling shopping streets. You will visit temples of different faiths, explore the history of the former Jewish quarter, and take charming photos of colorful houses. Your smartphone will become a personal guide and reveal the richness of this ancient district.
What to expect
You will visit the ancient Patriarchate of Constantinople and be amazed by the Iron Church. Walk along a picturesque street with colorful houses. Explore the Great School of the Nation - the oldest Greek Orthodox school in Istanbul. Also included in the program are the Armenian Church of Wonders and the Pillar of Flagellation of Jesus in the Cathedral of St. George.
The application will bring to life the stories of Balat, where you can truly feel the spirit of antiquity, see Istanbul from an atypical perspective, and take bright atmospheric photos.
Route
- Patriarchate of Constantinople
- Cathedral of St. George
- Dmitry Cantemir's house-museum
- Church of Panagiotissa Mother of God
- Great School of the Nation
- Archida Synagogue
- Iron Church
- Colorful houses (2 locations)
- Armenian Church of Wonders
- Chavush Hammam
- Bulgarian Church of St. Stephen
Organizational Details
How the audio guide tour works
- After booking and paying for the tour, you will receive a link to the application for downloading the tour via email and SMS
- Register in the application, activate the code you received
- The application will show where the tour begins and guide you through the entire route using built-in maps
- You can start the tour on any day and at any time
- You can take the tour without an internet connection: you need to download it beforehand
Important
- We recommend starting the walk between 8:00 - 10:00 am
- The tour is self-guided using the mobile application, without a guide's participation
- Bring headphones and a charged smartphone
- When ordering 1 ticket, you can download the tour to 1 smartphone; if you want to download the tour to 2 smartphones and more, please purchase the necessary number of tickets