Istanbul Historic Bazaars Private Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Grand Bazaar's vibrant shops
- Discover Spice Bazaar's aromatic spices
- Visit local artisans' workshops
- Experience authentic Turkish street food
- Learn about Istanbul's rich trading history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private guided tour of Istanbul's historic bazaars
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personalized shopping experience
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
German Fountain, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; ask for permission when in doubt.
- Be prepared to negotiate prices in the bazaars for a more authentic experience.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves extensive walking.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection during outdoor portions.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Grand Bazaar poor experience
Our tour guide met us at our hotel. She was very friendly and spoke good English. We really enjoyed her until after the trip and started to wonder why she picked certain shops. Did she get a commission from those shops? The rug shop owner was rude and pushy when he realized we were not going to purchase anything that day. The spice store was disappointing. We purchased several things and then realized we had not calculated the exchange rate correctly. We attempted to return our items that were vacuumed seal but they would only take a couple things back. They gave us a receipt for the refund but we have never gotten it back.
Great day with Meral
Metal was an excellent tour guide. She was very thoughtful in planning out our itinerary. Merrill is very knowledgeable and shares the knowledge in an easy to understand way. She paid attention to our pace and things that we were interested in as well. She took very good care of us.
Excellent experience
An excellent visit to the bazaar and its surroundings. Zafer was a fantastic guide who was able to adapt to our expectations and answer all our questions. He accompanied us throughout the day to make it a moment rich in exchanges for a better understanding of Istanbul today and yesterday.
Excellent visit
Excellent discovery of the bazaar and its surroundings with our French-speaking guide, Zafer, who was able to adapt to our expectations and with whom we exchanged very spontaneously. Thanks to him for sharing all this valuable information with us. I recommend this visit.
Emre was fantastic. He...
Emre was fantastic. He spent 4 hours showing us round the bazaars and hans giving plenty of interesting facts and advice along the way. He took into account what our interests were to guide our shopping and showing us places we would never have found ourselves - including the best baklava!