Istanbul Turkish Shopping Experience

Istanbul, Turkey

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Shop like a local on a guided tour of Istanbul’s most famous markets and boutiques. Browse the bustling aisles of the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market while picking up insider tips on bargaining, then meet local craftsmen and producers along the way. Search for authentic Turkish carpets and ceramics, high-quality leather goods, and distinctive jewelry and gemstones. With hotel or port pickup and drop-off included, enjoy a convenient and rewarding shopping experience.

Immersive shopping tour of Istanbul
Explore the city's shops with a local guide
Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included for convenience
Customize the itinerary to your interests

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Fuel surcharge
Afternoon tea
Professional guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We provide pick up from designated pick up points

Meeting point

German Fountain
Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
In front of the German Fountain monument in Sultanahmet

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Grand Bazaar

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Misir Carsisi

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.3

based on 9 reviews

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Be aware that this tour takes you to...

Evangeline G, Oct 2018

Be aware that this tour takes you to several 'tourist traps'. These are shops without marked prices, that are filled with other tourists or shops that are run by 'friends' of the guide or shops that likely have 'arrangements' with the tour company. It was mildly interesting to see carpet weaving and pottery being made but after that you will then be encouraged to buy. Leave your credit card behind if you are on a budget! We spent so much time at the tourist traps that we did not have time to go to the spice market. My tour guide was also not very helpful in assisting me bargain the price down...I wonder why that was!? DO NOT buy from the Turkish Delight/Spice shop called 'SAYGI'. Prices here are at least four times higher then they should be. I got stung here and should have walked away when the bill came to over 1,200 Turkish Lira. When I realised how expensive it was it ruined the rest of my holiday. The salesmen are very slick and will have you trying samples from the whole store. Make sure you ask the price first before buying anything. Recommend you buy from the airport where products are hygienically sealed. Boxes of Turkish Delight start from 15 at Istanbul airport. Note the Grand Bazaar does not have the cheapest shops. If you are on a budget - ask the tour guide to only take you to places that have prices marked and where the locals shop. Do some research before so you have an idea of prices. During my travels I found - ceramic, coasters and small ceramic bowls from 3TL, scarves from 10-50TL, T-shirts from 40TL. Good points about this tour is that I had an English speaking guide, a driver and luxury minivan all to myself and was able to choose my pickup time. We did a little bit of walking but that was a highlight too as you got to see a few more landmarks along the way.

Eren Bolek was fantastic! I...

Donna M, Mar 2016

Eren Bolek was fantastic! I reserved this trip, which was great, but when I chose to forgo some of the shopping and see the sites he took me all through the city. I only had one day, but he was sure I made the most of it. I highly recommend asking for Eren Bolek with this tour - a certified tour guide by Turkey who will make sure you see the most and that everyone you meet treats you with a smile. Thank you Eren!

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