Istanbul Grand Bazaar From Rooftops to Secret Passages
Description
Discover Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, a vibrant hub of commerce that blends East and West. This guided tour takes you through a maze of shops and artisan workshops, where you’ll delve into the Bazaar's 600-year history. Engage with local merchants, from spice sellers to silk traders, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural exchanges that have shaped this iconic marketplace. Your expert guide will share captivating stories and insights, ensuring you avoid the common tourist traps for an authentic experience. - Please note that not all options include entry to the rooftop of Grand Bazaar, though a number of other exclusive rooftops are visited. - Explore the historic Grand Bazaar with a knowledgeable guide - Visit various shops and artisan workshops for a local perspective - Learn about the Bazaar's 600-year legacy and cultural significance - Experience authentic interactions with local merchants and artisans - Visit a number of exclusive rooftops that are normally not accessible
Tour Options
Itinerary
We start with a rooftop visit where we can see the Grand Bazaar in full. We learn about the history of the place and see the layout.
We start our tour with the financial district of Grand Bazaar and learn how the old school stock exchange of Grand Bazaar works.
We visit the Inn of the Goldsmiths to learn about the 600 years old gold making industry of Istanbul. We also get to visit the retail and wholesale gold markets of the city.
We visit the Inn of the Silversmiths and see the silver craftsmen's workshops. We visit a retired silversmith in his workshop.
We visit the best preserved inn of the Grand Bazaar to see custom jewellery makers and learn the secrets of authentic Turkish carpets.
We visit the street of the fabric sellers to see the authentic Turkish fabrics and see the oldest fabric shop of the Grand Bazaar.
We see the oldest coffee house of the Grand Bazaar and visit another rooftop to have our Turkish or apple teas (included in the tour).
We visit the central building of the Grand Bazaar and see the old Antique market of the Bazaar.
We see the main street of the Grand Bazaar.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels