Rug Shopping with Expert, Grand Bazaar

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Join our private rug shopping tour in Istanbul and navigate the bustling rug market with an expert. Discover the art of Turkish rug making and avoid scams with our knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Grand Bazaar - Exclusive Carpet Shopping Tour in Istanbul
Experience the enchantment of Istanbul’s most renowned marketplaces with a unique carpet shopping adventure crafted for both inquisitive travelers and dedicated collectors. Led by an experienced rug specialist, participants will uncover the hidden gems of the Grand Bazaar, gain insights…

What's Included

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

What distinguishes this tour is the expert guidance in rug shopping that extends well beyond a standard bazaar visit. As a licensed tour operator, experienced guide, and author of “All You Need to Know Before Buying Oriental Rugs,” the operator assists serious buyers in navigating Istanbul’s rug market with clarity and assurance. With extensive…

Location

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Divan Yolu Caddesi

In front of Mc Donalds at Divanyolu caddesi No 15 Sultanahmet. The street where the tram passes in Sultanahmet. Coming by tram; get off at Sultanahmet and walk 3 minutes to the meeting point. Private hotel pick up and drop off with transportation available at an extra cost.. please ask for that.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Scottpv3577np

Nov 1, 2025

Take a tour with a professional.! - going into this i knew i wanted to have someone with me with more knowledge on Turkish handmade Rugs, and Ali Yalniz did not disappoint.! Ali, was extremely helpful in learning about rugs in turkey. how they were made, what materials are used, how they make them, and right down to the patterns. Great communication and very very helpful. Lets just say after visiting a few of his recommendation i walked away very happy, the overall experience is unreal.. He also has other tours he does and has conections if you are visiting Cappadocia. The owners of the shop very very kind and helpful, very relaxed made you feel like you are family.! Again thank you very much.!

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Susiz475

Mar 3, 2023

Magic Carpet Ride with Ali - We knew we would like a rug as a Turkish souvenir so finding Ali was the perfect answer. We gave him some info upfront on what we were looking for and he delivered! Ali is so knowledgeable on Turkish and other “oriental” rugs and educated us while offering Turkish coffee and tea in the first shop. We spent much more than the allotted time agonizing over the beautiful options but Ali was ever patient and even offered to go to still more shops. When one salesman was a little too pushy, he stepped in to “save” me and we left to see a wholesaler who purchased used and antique rugs. We found 3 unique rugs we could not live without and Ali made arrangements for shipments home. Very educated, articulate and fascinating person to show you Istanbul and especially the rug markets!

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704ms1

Nov 22, 2019

An experience not to be missed - The Grand Bazaar and surrounding streets full of stalls are a fascinating mix of old and new. Don’t worry about safety, you feel very safe and not scared to walk around freely any time of day or night. Weekends do get really busy as locals also visit but even though it’s crowded you still feel safe. The main covered area which is known as the bazaar does feel very commercial and more like a Mall as each stall has a sign and standard size but the many many streets surrounding the area are the old style traditional stalls that you imagine a bazaar to be like. Street after street of narrow walkways with all kinds of wares for sale. There’s food and restaurant areas, and dessert cafes, all of which give a nice resting place before more shopping. There’s no pressure to buy, in fact the stall holders wait for you to approach, not like many years ago. You won’t find and gold or jewellery stalls but spices, Turkish delight, fruit, nuts, traditional crafts, bags, T-shirt’s and souvenirs are in abundance.

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From $25

up to 10 guests

1 - Adult