Discover Istanbul: Antiques and Artisans Tour in Historic Balat Neighborhood

Embark on an exclusive walking tour through Istanbul’s historic Balat neighborhood, known for its cultural diversity and vibrant artisan, antique, and coffee shops. Explore the well-preserved Orthodox, Jewish, and Muslim communities while immersing yourself in the local art and craftsmanship. Don’t forget your comfortable shoes!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - Spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds are among the many treasures to be found at this bazaar also known as the Spice Market.
What's Included
  • All local taxes included
  • Expert professional guidance
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • Food & Beverages
  • Transportation
Additional Information

A neighborhood which has been a cultural melting pot for centuries!
Balat has always been a home for Jewish society. People from different backgrounds and of every age today help for a colorful transformation with lots of artisan, antique & coffee shops and together build one of the best hotspots in Istanbul.
An exclusive walking tour through well…

Location
Cafe Society
Kalçin Sokak
In front of "Cafe Society" very nearby the Spice Market(Spice Bazaar) and Hamdi Restaurant
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nataliey629
Jun 24, 2025
Hidden gem of Istanbul - The neighbourhood is quite unique. It looks like an anime town with real people 😅 our favourite place in Istanbul. Rose was absolutely professional and friendly same time. Best guide
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Volinsh
Jun 22, 2025
Wonderful tours, excellent guide - Very enjoyable walking tour and friendly tour guide. We had three days with Rose and she was absolutely professional and knowledgeable, full of information about everything.
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Helen_g
Jun 5, 2025
Fabulous tour with Rose - This is a fabulous walking tour of Istanbul . Our guide Rose was exceptional . Nothing was too much trouble and she was very informative and kind . Could thoroughly recommend this tour .
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Arnp82
May 8, 2025
Awesome walking tour! - This was an amazing walking tour! I learned so much history about the country, but also saw things I would never have done on my own. My husband and I had a wonderful time with our tour guide Rose. I would recommend this tour to everyone-you will not be disappointed!
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Simonsg2823lo
Apr 5, 2025
Rose was a very pleasant guide. - Rose was a very pleasant guide. We were a small group who got a very nice tour and a magical end to the trip with a hidden gem that alone was worth it!
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K4756cfstellav
Mar 17, 2025
Highly recommended - What an amazing experience it was experiencing Istanbul by the eyes of Rose. This is the true guide to understand and know what is to be part of the city through the delicacies of the street art to the amazing sights that an eye can experience.
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Lamarcristv
Feb 25, 2025
Highly recommend this tour - Highly recommend this tour with TG, she was gregarious, knowledgeable, very accommodating, and helpful with all the questions i peppered her with. An excellent way to spend my day getting acclimated!
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Flyer48295420923
Feb 18, 2025
Colorful Balat - Great insights into a lively and colorful Balat. With children, church attendance is probably a bit long.
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K1875gfdannyh
Feb 17, 2025
Thank you for this outstanding tour - Some tours are just hours of information without interaction but some are definitely different. With our guide we felt like bonding and the feeling of knowing someone for years... Rose is absolutely the best guide ever. The neighbourhood, historic information, tea time talk and experience exchange... Definitely worth it.
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Iaing969
Feb 6, 2025
An incredible tour - This was an excellent three- hour tour of all the historic spots in Balat Istanbul. Our tour leader, TG, was fantastic! The tour was very informative and one that I would highly recommend.
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From $52
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).