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Grand Bazaar & Spice Market Food Tour

Istanbul 3 hours Small group4.8(8,900 reviews)

The Grand Bazaar has 4,000 shops across 58 covered streets and has been trading continuously since 1455. Without guidance it is overwhelming; with a local guide it is an extraordinary education in Turkish culture, bargaining tradition, craft production, and food. The Mısır Çarşısı (Spice Bazaar) adds saffron, sumac, Turkish Delight, and the smell of a hundred spices to the experience.


What you'll do

  • Grand Bazaar, 4,000 shops since 1455
  • Spice Bazaar, saffron and sumac
  • Turkish coffee ceremony demonstration
  • Baklava at the oldest baklava shop
  • Bargaining technique explained

What's included

Grand Bazaar navigation with guide
Spice Bazaar walk
Turkish Delight and spice tastings
Traditional Turkish tea stop

Traveller reviews

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4.8
out of 5

Absolutely unforgettable. The guide was exceptional and the whole experience exceeded every expectation we had.

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Sarah M.
United Kingdom · March 2025

Brilliant from start to finish. Flexible with timing and answered every question we had. Highly rated.

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Nadia C.
Italy · January 2025

Everything from the pickup to the drop-off was handled with real professionalism. Spectacular memories.

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Anya P.
Poland · January 2025
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Languages
English
Group size
Small group
Duration
3 hours