Itinerary
- Grand Bazaar: The most atmospheric parts of the Grand Bazaar, including inns and shops dedicated to different crafts, jewelry shops and antiques. The Grand baize is a labyrinth consisting of 65 streets. There are a myriad leather, carpet, jewelry, textile, pottery, antique, copper and souvenir shops inside this old shopping mall full of color, vices, and people.
- Misir Carsisi (Spice Market): Traditional Bazaar for food, spices and souvenirs in the port area of the city. Colorful, vibrant and atmospheric full of spice smell. You may buy spices, Turkish delight or just window shop.
- Buyuk Valide Han: One of the oldest atmospheric inns build by a mother Sultana. There are still ateliers a tower from Byzantine time and a wonderfull view of the city.
- Mahmut Pasha Bazaar: Wholesalers Street Bazaar still used by locals. Nillion of things and the cheapest bazaar
- Yeni Cami Meydani: The trade center of Istanbul and one of the mosques complexes delineating the siluete of Istanbul build by a sultana along the sea in the must busiest trade area of the city.
- Vezirhan Handmade Carpets & Klims: A carpet shop at a historical setting of the Vezirhan where they will give you information about carpet weaving and silk weaving.
- Rustem Pasha Mosque: A hidden gem off the beaten track in the Tahtakale market area with beautifully Iznik tiles interior and exterior decoration made by the great architect Sinan in the 16th century.
Includes
- Professional Guiding
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
Details
The secret food tasting places around the Grand and the Spice Bazaars which you can not find by yourself. Information on the history and culture of the Bazaar. Eat at the best places around. 12 curated tastings including künefe, pide, durum (wrapped döner kebap), baklava, stuffed wine leaves, home food, coffee and finishing at a terrace with a glass of wine overlooking the city scapes.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
