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Istanbul Grand Bazaar From Rooftops to Secret Passages
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$30.70
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, a vibrant hub of commerce that blends East and West. This guided tour takes you through a maze of shops and artisan workshops, where you’ll delve into the Bazaar's 600-year history. Engage with local merchants, from spice sellers to silk traders, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural exchanges that have shaped this iconic marketplace. Your expert guide will share captivating stories and insights, ensuring you avoid the common tourist traps for an authentic experience.
- Please note that not all options include entry to the rooftop of Grand Bazaar, though a number of other exclusive rooftops are visited.
- Explore the historic Grand Bazaar with a knowledgeable guide
- Visit various shops and artisan workshops for a local perspective
- Learn about the Bazaar's 600-year legacy and cultural significance
- Experience authentic interactions with local merchants and artisans
- Visit a number of exclusive rooftops that are normally not accessible
- Please note that not all options include entry to the rooftop of Grand Bazaar, though a number of other exclusive rooftops are visited.
- Explore the historic Grand Bazaar with a knowledgeable guide
- Visit various shops and artisan workshops for a local perspective
- Learn about the Bazaar's 600-year legacy and cultural significance
- Experience authentic interactions with local merchants and artisans
- Visit a number of exclusive rooftops that are normally not accessible
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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
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)
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Grand BazaarWe 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.
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We start our tour with the financial district of Grand Bazaar and learn how the old school stock exchange of Grand Bazaar works.
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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.
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We visit the Inn of the Silversmiths and see the silver craftsmen's workshops. We visit a retired silversmith in his workshop.
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Zincirli HanWe visit the best preserved inn of the Grand Bazaar to see custom jewellery makers and learn the secrets of authentic Turkish carpets.
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We visit the street of the fabric sellers to see the authentic Turkish fabrics and see the oldest fabric shop of the Grand Bazaar.
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Oruculer HamamiWe see the oldest coffee house of the Grand Bazaar and visit another rooftop to have our Turkish or apple teas (included in the tour).
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Jewelry MarketWe visit the central building of the Grand Bazaar and see the old Antique market of the Bazaar.
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We see the main street of the Grand Bazaar.
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Istanbul Grand Bazaar From Rooftops to Secret Passages
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$30.70
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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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!