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Istanbul Grand Bazaar From Rooftops to Secret Passages

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$30.95
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is a vibrant hub of commerce that beautifully merges East and West. This guided tour invites you to navigate a maze of shops and artisan workshops while uncovering the Bazaar's rich 600-year history.

  • 🕌 Explore the historic Grand Bazaar alongside a knowledgeable guide who will enrich your understanding of this iconic marketplace.
  • 🛍️ Visit various shops and artisan workshops to gain a local perspective on the crafts and trades that thrive here.
  • 📜 Learn about the Bazaar's 600-year legacy and its cultural significance in the heart of Istanbul.
  • 🤝 Experience authentic interactions with local merchants and artisans, enhancing your cultural immersion.
  • 🏙️ Access exclusive rooftops that are typically not open to the public, offering unique views of the Bazaar.
  • ☕ Enjoy Turkish and apple tea during the tour, included in your experience.
  • 🛣️ Start your journey in the financial district of the Grand Bazaar, learning about its historical stock exchange.
  • 💍 Visit the Inn of the Goldsmiths to discover the ancient gold-making industry and explore the retail and wholesale gold markets.
  • 🧵 Stop by the Inn of the Silversmiths to witness the craftsmanship of silver artisans in their workshops.
  • 🧶 Discover Turkish fabrics at the street of fabric sellers, including the oldest fabric shop in the Grand Bazaar.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Group Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Apple & Turkish Tea
Doesn't include Bazaar's roof
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Turkish tea & Apple tea
  • Turkish Delights & Nuts
  • Entrance to exclusive rooftops
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance to the Grand Bazaar's roof (only with Walk on the Roof option)
  • Grand Bazaar's Rooftop (Except for Walk on the Roof option)
  • Any shopping guests would like to do

Meeting point
We meet in front of Constantine's Column (next to Çemberlitaş tram station of T1 tram line)
Return details
We meet in front of Constantine's Column (next to Çemberlitaş tram station of T1 tram line)

  • Grand Bazaar
    We start with a rooftop visit where we can see the Grand Bazaar in full. We learn about the history of the place and see the layout.
  • We start our tour with the financial district of Grand Bazaar and learn how the old school stock exchange of Grand Bazaar works.
  • We visit the Inn of the Goldsmiths to learn about the 600 years old gold making industry of Istanbul. We also get to visit the retail and wholesale gold markets of the city.
  • We visit the Inn of the Silversmiths and see the silver craftsmen's workshops. We visit a retired silversmith in his workshop.
  • Zincirli Han
    We visit the best preserved inn of the Grand Bazaar to see custom jewellery makers and learn the secrets of authentic Turkish carpets.
  • We visit the street of the fabric sellers to see the authentic Turkish fabrics and see the oldest fabric shop of the Grand Bazaar.
  • Oruculer Hamami
    We see the oldest coffee house of the Grand Bazaar and visit another rooftop to have our Turkish or apple teas (included in the tour).
  • Jewelry Market
    We visit the central building of the Grand Bazaar and see the old Antique market of the Bazaar.
  • We see the main street of the Grand Bazaar.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Istanbul Grand Bazaar From Rooftops to Secret Passages

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    $30.95
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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