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Private Guided Bazaar Tour in Istanbul

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| Istanbul, Turkey
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On average, this is booked 16 (0) days in advance.
4 to 8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

  • Public Transportation such as tram, bus, ferry, subway
  • Tips to Shopkeepers
  • Professional Guidance by Tour Guide Zerrin
  • Lunch We taste local food whatever we like.
  • Private Transportation
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Meeting and Pickup

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We meet and pick up our guests from the lobby of hotel where our guest poınted. I will be holding sign of Viator to meet.

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Alemdar
Ticarethane Sk. No:10, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Cagaloglu

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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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

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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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

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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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

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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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

KadIkoy CarsIsI

We have lunch break in local restaurant in Kadıköy to taste delicious local food here.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

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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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Bazar de Kadikoy Sali Pazari

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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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Kadikoy Iskelesi

We take public ferry to go to Kadıkoy where is on the Asian side of Istanbul.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided Bazaar Tour in Istanbul?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided Bazaar Tour in Istanbul?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Public Transportation such as tram, bus, ferry, subway.
  • Tips to Shopkeepers.
  • Professional Guidance by Tour Guide Zerrin.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. We taste local food whatever we like.
  • Private Transportation.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Guided Bazaar Tour in Istanbul is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Guided Bazaar Tour in Istanbul will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • Public Transportation such as tram, bus, ferry, subway
  • Tips to Shopkeepers
  • Professional Guidance by Tour Guide Zerrin
  • LunchWe taste local food whatever we like.
  • Private Transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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