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Istanbul Craft Tour: Discover Local Gems
5.0
3 Ratings
Fatih
This shopping journey provides a relaxed and customized approach to discovering Istanbul’s lively craft scene, going well beyond the usual souvenir shops. It combines culture, history, and fashion, led by a local expert who knows where to uncover the real treasures.
This shopping journey provides a relaxed and customized approach to discovering Istanbul’s lively craft scene, going well beyond the usual souvenir shops. It combines culture, history, and fashion, led by a local expert who knows where to uncover the real treasures.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kapali Carsi - As one of the oldest and largest covered markets globally, the Grand Bazaar features more than 4,000 shops selling a wide array of items, including carpets, jewelry, spices, and textiles. It is a vibrant maze of colors, history, and traditional craftsmanship, making it a genuine cultural gem.
- Kapali Carsi - As one of the oldest and largest covered markets globally, the Grand Bazaar features more than 4,000 shops selling a wide array of items, including carpets, jewelry, spices, and textiles. It is a vibrant maze of colors, history, and traditional craftsmanship, making it a genuine cultural gem.
What's Included
- LOCAL FRIEND
- Tea and coffee
- LOCAL FRIEND
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
Our guide will be waiting in front of the German Fountain (Alman Çeşmesi), located at Sultanahmet Square, right at the foot of its stairs. Additionally, we provide our guests with the guide’s name and contact details one day prior to the tour for smooth coordination and peace of mind.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kamth0rnc
Oct 19, 2025
Book this tour ASAP - Mustafa was GREAT! - Our tour guide Mustafa was incredible! The tour was highly flexible - he even met with us outside of his usual hours since our cruise ship docked later in the afternoon. He asked us what we were interested in beforehand and catered the tour around those things. He was willing to stay out as late as we wanted him to and even helped us set up transit cards and gave us directions throughout the city. Most importantly, he was super nice and welcoming - it felt more like a hangout than a tour. Highly recommend. The price and the experience can’t be beat!
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Mikejones1970
Sep 30, 2025
Perfect mix of shopping and Culture - The shopping tour was truly delightful. We had a wonderful time and visited many beautiful places. Everywhere we went, we were kindly offered tea and coffee, and there was absolutely no pressure to buy anything. In addition, we had the chance to visit landmarks around the Grand Bazaar such as Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. It was a very interesting and unforgettable experience for us. We also took photos, and our day turned out to be fantastic. Many thanks to Mustafa for making this possible.
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Cheryl_t
Sep 30, 2025
Great tour - Mustafa was great! He took me to a variety of different shops & was even kind enough to take pictures. Very easy to talk to, felt as if we were already friends;). You need to book this tour!
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