Istanbul Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar Shopping Tour
Enjoy a dose of traditional Turkish retail therapy at Istanbul’s two best-known bazaars on this 4-hour shopping tour with a local guide. Roam the herb, spice and food stalls of the Egyptian Bazaar, and delve into the stall-stuffed Grand Bazaar for gold, antiques and other goodies. Get bartering tips and pointers on the best deals from your guide as you explore, and visit a traditional ceramics workshop to see potters make Turkey’s blue-and-white Iznik tiles and pottery.
Do not miss to visit the Bilgins Outlet for leather, carpets, jewellery, ceramics, bags with a possibility of reasonable prices
Numbers are limited to 10 on this small-group tour for a personalized experience.
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Istanbul Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar Shopping Tour
What's included in Istanbul Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar Shopping Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Grand Bazaar
Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir. (Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc.
Sultanahmet Square
Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please be ready in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square at 08:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Pln Tours and Gray Line
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible Opening hours are: 07:30 - 19:00 Monday to Sunday