Istanbul · GRAND BAZAAR TOURS
Four thousand shops under sixty-odd arched lanes: the Grand Bazaar rewards a guide who knows the passages, the rooftops and where the real workshops hide. The 15 below cover the covered market and the Spice Bazaar down the hill, priced and honest about the hard sell.
A 2 to 2.5 hour guided walk through Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, with exclusive rooftop access, artisan workshops, and secret passages.
“Loved this tour! So much information and detail and so many different perspectives of the Bazaar. Just one word of warning, it’s not for those who aren’t agile as mountain goats!”
Small-group 4-hour walk in Istanbul's Old City: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar, with pickup and skip-the-line tickets.
“We were picked up at the exit of the tunnel, which is about a 15 minute walk from the ship. Our Guide, Ali, met us with a sign! We were taken by a van to the old town, where he let us off, and we began our tour. We saw countless monuments, the blue mosque, Hagia Sophia and countless others. Ali is very knowledgeable in the history of Istanbul and all of these priceless places. He then walked us to an amazing lunch spot near the fantastic marketplace where we had the most delicious lunch, trying all kinds of Turkish delicacies. After lunch, we got to walk through the marketplace,…”
A small-group half-day in Istanbul with hotel pickup, a guided visit to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, then a Bosphorus cruise past palaces.
“It was very pleasant to ride on the Bosphorous, and the Egptian Bazaar inside smelled wonderfully!”
4-hour guided tour of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome area, and Grand Bazaar, with pickup and Hagia Sophia skip-the-line.
“Fantastic, passionate guide. Perfect way to see a few of the highlights if you’re short on time.”
Make a Turkish mosaic lamp in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar area with hands-on instruction, tea and coffee, and a take-home option for an extra spot fee.
“The Workshop was so much fun. We‘d loved every minute of it and everything was well thought out. Gökay was there and explained every single thing in a Perfect english. If we’re in Istanbul next time, there is a 100% Chance, that we‘ll do this Workshop again. Thanks for having us. We had such a Great time. 🫶🏻”
3-hour Istanbul highlights walk featuring Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar, led by a small-group guide.
“Great tour with great tour guide. Istanbul is great and the people. Blue mosque so beautiful. Highly recommend”
3.5-hour Bosphorus cruise and Spice Bazaar walk with hotel pickup, guided tour, and 1.5 hours on the water in Istanbul.
“La guida è stata molto competente gentile e disponibile. Bella la crociera …”
4-hour Bosphorus cruise and Egyptian Spice Bazaar visit with pickup, guide, and views like Rumeli Hisari and the Bosphorus Bridge.
“The spice bazaar where we had a private meeting with a shop owner to learn about their products without the pushing nature of most vendors. Also the cruise was beautiful. My only complaint is that sitting on the outdoor deck, it was not possible to hear the boat’s explanations of what we were seeing over the boat’s speakers. We could have gone downstairs which was indoors and perhaps heard better. But it was too sunny of a day to be inside.”
4-hour Grand Bazaar shopping with a local guide in Istanbul. Bargain better and find quality textiles, jewelry, mosaics, snacks.
“Musa was fabulous. Got us into places we would have never found on our own and helped us get better prices.”
Half-day Istanbul tour pairing Dolmabahce Palace and the Grand Bazaar, with a licensed guide, hotel pickup, and skip-the-line entry.
“It was the best activity that we did in Istanbul”
Morning bus and boat loop through Istanbul’s Bosphorus and Golden Horn, plus time at the Spice Bazaar, with pickup and a guide.
“Friendly and informative tour guide. Prompt pickup and drop off where we asked. Driver spoke English and shared with us his knowledge of Scotland ( where we all originated from).”
A 3-hour morning tour with a guided walk in the Egyptian Spice Bazaar and a 1.5-hour Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia.
“La guìa llego tarde, no se le entendìa bien el ingles y como tal el tour esta muy equis.”
A 7-hour guided Istanbul Old City tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar, with hotel pickup.
“Ahmed was excellent! Personable, very knowledgeable, willing to please.”
Afternoon Istanbul combo: Bosphorus ferry cruise with Rumeli Hisari and Bosphorus Bridge views, plus the 1660 Spice Bazaar.
Private 4-hour Grand Bazaar alley walk with hotel pickup, an English guide, and key stops at Bedesten and two historic caravanserais.
“This tour is excellent in that you are shown the key highlights of the Grand Bazaar, including hidden caravanserai, where you can sit overlooking some amazing views. Ozgur picked us up at our hotel in the morning, and we enjoyed his excellent guiding until mid afternoon. We covered a lot of ground, but also felt relaxed, as we made some quick stops for coffee, baklava, homemade lemonade at the caravanserai and a quick bite for lunch. We even saw the rooftop where the famous James Bond opening scene was shot. The Grand Bazaar is huge and so easy to get lost and frustrated. We would not have experienced 10% of…”
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