Overview
Istanbul is a great city for shopping lovers. You can find everything from traditional bazaars and markets to modern malls and designer shops.
Let’s explore the real art and crafts away from tourist traps and kick back relationships in Istanbul. This tour is introducing Turkish art and handcraft than shopping. We pay kind of tip to shopkeepers to give good information and host us in the shops.
Therefore, My guests do not have to feel to buy stuff from the shop. In the next days, when you come alone, this beatiful Grand Bazaar will not be overwhelming for them. The purpose of this tour navigate my guests like a local and let them to feel safe to shop in Istanbul.
We are personally acquainted with dozens of Istanbul shops and shopkeepers, who are happy to give us no-nonsense, value for money prices. You pay only the fee of the private tour, so We are going to be working on your behalf, not for a commission on sales.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Public Transportation such as tram, bus, ferry, subway
Professional Guidance by Tour Guide Zerrin
Tips to Shopkeepers
Private Transportation
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We meet at the lobby of Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Cagaloglu
1 hour
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.
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Grand Bazaar
30 min
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
45 min
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.
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Grand Bazaar
1 hour
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.
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Grand Bazaar
1 hour
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.
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KadIkoy CarsIsI
1 hour
We have lunch break in local restaurant in Kadıköy to taste delicious local food here.
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Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
1 hour
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
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Bazar de Kadikoy Sali Pazari
1 hour
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.
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Kadikoy Iskelesi
30 min
We take public ferry to go to Kadıkoy where is on the Asian side of Istanbul.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Guided Bazaar Tour in Istanbul
Can I cancel Private Guided Bazaar Tour in Istanbul for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4–8 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
We meet at the lobby of Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Public Transportation such as tram, bus, ferry, subway
- Professional Guidance by Tour Guide Zerrin
- Tips to Shopkeepers
What's not included?
- Private Transportation
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits Cagaloglu, Grand Bazaar, KadIkoy CarsIsI, Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Bazar de Kadikoy Sali Pazari, Kadikoy Iskelesi.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by A to Z Istanbul- Private Tours by Tour Guide Zerrin
