Private Shopping Tour in Istanbul: Explore Markets, Bazaars & Meet Local Artisans

Immerse yourself in Istanbul’s vibrant shopping scene with a private tour. Explore markets, bazaars, and meet local artisans for a unique and personalized experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grand Bazaar - Browse the Grand Bazaar, or perhaps the 17th-century Eminönü Egyptian Spice Bazaar, or even a smaller, more local market
    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
  • **Misir Carsisi (Spice…
What's Included
  • 3 hour walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Istanbul’s magical shopping scene is home to exciting markets, enchanting bazaars and the workshops of talented artisans. Join a personally handpicked Host and experience the city coming alive in the entertaining shopping districts, both during the daylight and as the sun sets. Relish in the local vibe and enjoy a full sensory experience with your Host;…

Location
Column of Constantine
Vezirhan Caddesi
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Stacey
Jun 21, 2025
Perfect Personalized Tour - Our guide, Ipek, was knowledgeable and flexible. She was open to giving us an off-the-beaten-path sort of tour. It was magical and she was amazing.
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Tim_m
Jun 11, 2025
This was the perfect... - This was the perfect blend of history and shopping. Our guide took us to just the right places in and around the grand bazaar and spice market. A wonderful experience.
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Eric_t
Jun 4, 2025
Great tour in Istanbul - Kiymet was our awesome tour guide and did an amazing job engulfing us into the culture of Istanbul. She had great recommendations on shops and having her with us made it a lot easier and was well worth it for a private tour. 5 ⭐️
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Lowell_k
May 12, 2025
Excellent tour of the Bazaar & Shopping! - We had the very best day of our trip so far thanks to our amazing guide, Ipek. Communication leading up to our visit was friendly, excellent, and thoughtful. We were able to share about our interests which resulted in a beautifully curated tour of the Bazaar and fine shopping sites. Ipek helped us navigate the always busy and loud Bazaar with confidence. Her knowledge and professionalism aided us in finding lovely gifts for friends as well as some fabulous gifts for us. We found everything we hoped to buy, and ended our day at a spectacular ceramic gallery which included an educational and fascinating overview of pottery making and history. We highly recommend this private tour for anybody visiting Istanbul and we absolutely recommend our wonderful guide, Ipek.
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Katharine_w
Jan 25, 2025
5 star tour - This tour was amazing. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Answered all our questions and personalized the tour to our interests. Highly recommend.
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Nurhayati_a
Sep 29, 2024
Great experience - fun and fulfilling! - Tugba was friendly, flexible and knowledgeable.. had so much fun with her and managed to shop everything we wanted. She also went out of her way to secure a table in a restaurant we wanted to dine in but did not make prior arrangements. She’s amazing!!
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Bruce_c
Sep 12, 2024
Our tour guide Jamal... - Our tour guide Jamal saved the day by taking us to visit the Balat neighborhood when we decided that the Grand Bazaar was not what we were expecting.
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J2747aabrucec
Sep 12, 2024
Great experience. - Jamal is a great tour guide and we really appreciated how he took us to see the Balat neighborhood when we decided that the Grand Bazaar was not what we had expected.
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Iansx9571tv
Jun 18, 2024
Perfect tour for our family! - Our tour (family of four, including two kids 11 & 9 years old) of the Grand Bazaar was amazing. Feruza went above and beyond to ensure we got a real life view of the Grand Bazaar and surrounding area. From the history, to local customs Feruza is a mine of information. Highlights of our tour included amazing spices and we got to enjoy the best baklava we have ever eaten! We would highly recommend this tour as a great way to find your feet in Istanbul.
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Ada_a
Feb 27, 2024
Best experience in istanbul - Great experience our tour guide was very knowledgable and helpful and helped us really enjoy the city
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From $50
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).