Istanbul Private Shopping Tour: Grand Bazaar & Spice Market
Overview
Istanbul Private Shopping Tour: Grand Bazaar & Spice Market
Visiting Istanbul and planning to shop?
Join a private shopping tour of the famous Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar with a local guide. Forget about tourist prices and shop with confidence for handmade carpets, gold jewellery, Turkish ceramics, spices, teas and much more.
The tour is fully shaped around you and your interests. Thanks to our local contacts, you meet genuine vendors, get real discounts and enjoy access that most visitors never have.
Whether you are hunting for one-of-a-kind gifts or simply enjoying the lively market atmosphere, it is the easiest and most enjoyable way to shop in the heart of Istanbul.
*This tour does not run on Sundays because the Grand Bazaar is closed.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Istanbul Private Shopping Tour: Grand Bazaar & Spice Market
The Grand Bazaar is a vast complex full of visitors, historic corners and countless shops. The Spice Bazaar, only a few streets away, is lively and fragrant and makes a perfect second stop.
You start at the Grand Bazaar, with thousands of shops selling traditional Turkish carpets, jewellery, leather goods, scarves, lamps and ceramics. Your professional guide helps you find your way through its maze of lanes so you can shop without stress.
When you have finished, you continue to the Spice Market, famous for its colourful stalls of spices, herbal teas, Turkish delight, dried fruits and other local specialities.
Your private guide takes you to reliable vendors with local prices and honest discounts that match your interests. The tour is ideal for cruise passengers and for travellers staying near the tram, metro or ferry lines.
With this private tour you avoid wasting time at the wrong stalls and enjoy a smooth, stress-free shopping day.
Important Notes
- This tour does not run on Sundays because the Grand Bazaar is closed.
- Confirmation is sent at the time of booking.
- This is a private tour: only your group takes part.
- Not wheelchair accessible. Stroller accessible.
- Close to public transport.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Private Tour
- ✓Licensed Tour Guide
- ✓Drink Samples
- ✕Transportation by Private Van (Optional)
- ✕Meals
- ✕Personal Expenses
- ✕Gratuity (Suggested)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour are not refundable. All times are local time.