Small-Group Grand Bazaar Shopping Tour in Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
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Trip Type: Shopping Tours
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Sharpen up your bargaining skills while exploring Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar on this must-do 3.5-hour walking tour. As one the world’s largest covered markets, the Grand Bazaar is home to thousands of shops and stalls spread over nearly 60 blocks. Find the best places to shop in this mystical maze as your local guide introduces to you its best traders and helps you to bag a few bargains!
Numbers are limited to 15 on this small-group tour, ensuring you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.
Numbers are limited to 15 on this small-group tour, ensuring you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.
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Sharpen up your bargaining skills while exploring Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar on this must-do 3.5-hour walking tour. As one the world’s largest covered markets, the Grand Bazaar is home to thousands of shops and stalls spread over nearly 60 blocks. Find the best places to shop in this mystical maze as your local guide introduces to you its best traders and helps you to bag a few bargains!
Numbers are limited to 15 on this small-group tour, ensuring you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide. Meet your guide close to Istanbul’s Çemberlitaş tram station, and then stroll through the city’s bustling streets to reach the Grand Bazaar – easily Europe's most famous souk . Created back in the 15th century, just after the Ottomans conquered Constantinople, this incredible market is one of the oldest, not to mention largest, in the world.
Avoid getting lost in its crazy mazes by exploring every little nook and cranny with your expert local guide on your 3.5-hour walking tour. Catering to every possible shopping whim, the Grand Bazaar is home to nearly 4,000 shops and stalls, selling eye-catching jewelry, intricately woven rugs, hand-painted ceramics and just about everything else you can imagine! While strolling around, your guide will explain some of the market’s fascinating history and point out all the must-visit stalls.
Thriving restaurants, cafes and food traders are sandwiched between the market’s many shops and stalls, so there's plenty of opportunity to grab a Turkish coffee, tea or even find a bite to eat (own expense) as you shop.
Join in the banter with the market traders and learn how to barter for the very best prices. Your friendly guide will teach you all the tips to bag a bargain, so shop 'til your heart is content, knowing that any purchases are at a fair price. Your tour finishes in the market – ideal if you want to continue shopping and browsing at leisure.
Numbers are limited to 15 on this small-group tour, ensuring you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide. Meet your guide close to Istanbul’s Çemberlitaş tram station, and then stroll through the city’s bustling streets to reach the Grand Bazaar – easily Europe's most famous souk . Created back in the 15th century, just after the Ottomans conquered Constantinople, this incredible market is one of the oldest, not to mention largest, in the world.
Avoid getting lost in its crazy mazes by exploring every little nook and cranny with your expert local guide on your 3.5-hour walking tour. Catering to every possible shopping whim, the Grand Bazaar is home to nearly 4,000 shops and stalls, selling eye-catching jewelry, intricately woven rugs, hand-painted ceramics and just about everything else you can imagine! While strolling around, your guide will explain some of the market’s fascinating history and point out all the must-visit stalls.
Thriving restaurants, cafes and food traders are sandwiched between the market’s many shops and stalls, so there's plenty of opportunity to grab a Turkish coffee, tea or even find a bite to eat (own expense) as you shop.
Join in the banter with the market traders and learn how to barter for the very best prices. Your friendly guide will teach you all the tips to bag a bargain, so shop 'til your heart is content, knowing that any purchases are at a fair price. Your tour finishes in the market – ideal if you want to continue shopping and browsing at leisure.
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