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Private Guided Bazaar Tour in Istanbul

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$350
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Istanbul features a vibrant shopping scene, from traditional bazaars to modern malls. This tour emphasizes Turkish art and handcraft rather than just shopping.

  • 🛍️ The tour introduces guests to local art and crafts, steering clear of tourist traps.
  • 💡 Guests are not pressured to make purchases; tips are given to shopkeepers for valuable insights.
  • 🕌 The Grand Bazaar experience is designed to feel manageable for guests visiting independently later.
  • 🤝 Personal connections with Istanbul shopkeepers ensure honest pricing without commission on sales.
  • 🚫 Only the private tour fee is required; no additional costs are imposed for shopping.

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Private Guided Bazaar Tour in Istanbul
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

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  • Tips to Shopkeepers
  • Professional Guidance by Tour Guide Zerrin
  • Public Transportation such as tram, bus, ferry, subway
  • We taste local food whatever we like.
  • Private Transportation

Meeting point
We meet at the lobby of Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel.
Return details
We meet at the lobby of Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel.

  • Cagaloglu
    We start visiting art with Quartz tiles. We see ceramics in all over the world such as Morocco, Mexico, Egypt, Iran. All these ceramics were done by clay. But Turkish tiles you see in Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque and other Ottoman buildings are quartz tiles. Instead of clay, these tiles had meen made out of quartz. That makes them special and most durable. We get enough information for tiles.
  • Grand Bazaar
    Grand Bazaar is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, with 67 streets and over 4,000 shops selling hand woven rugs, jewelry, ceramics, quartz tiles, spices, souvenirs, and more. We stop in spesific artisan stores to have good information about Turkish rugs, finest jewelery, Leather jackets and leather goods, calligraphy, tiles. First of all we walk to back streets where only locals go. Walk around in the streets to understand shopping style and see the stores there.
  • Grand Bazaar
    We start with Turkish Jewelry to our art tour in grand bazaar and visit little workshops of jewelry. Since 15th century, finest art of jewelry has been done and sold in these little workshops. Even one of Jewelry designer from Grand Bazaar have become awarded as best jewelry designer of the world.
  • Grand Bazaar
    We visit oldest part of Grand Bazaar to visit an old rug store who sells original Turkish rugs. This family has been running this bussiness since 18th century. We can get good information about Turkish rugs there and most probably no time for shopping. Our guest can come back safely to shop by themselves.
  • Grand Bazaar
    We understand Leather bussiness in the Grand Bazaar. we visit some leather jacket stores and leather bag stores in different quality. Leather tanning is the oldest jobs of Turks from central Asia. So it is worth seeing them as an art bussiness.
  • KadIkoy CarsIsI
    We have lunch break in local restaurant in Kadıköy to taste delicious local food here.
  • Misir Carsisi
    Egyptian Spice Market, Also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, this is a spice lover’s paradise. You can find hundreds of varieties of spices, herbs, nuts, dried fruits, teas, and sweets. You can also buy Turkish delight, baklava, cheese, honey, and other local delicacies
  • Bazar de Kadikoy Sali Pazari
    The Kadıkoy Market is a large and colorful bazaar that sells a variety of goods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, nuts, cheese, fish, meat, flowers, and more. You can also find clothing, accessories, books, antiques, and souvenirs. This is a huge open-air market that extends from the Kadıkoy Carsisi to the nearby streets and offers even more products.
  • Kadikoy Iskelesi
    We take public ferry to go to Kadıkoy where is on the Asian side of Istanbul.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Private Guided Bazaar Tour in Istanbul

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    $350
    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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