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Grand Bazaar Walking Tour with Audio Guide

Explore the Grand Bazaar on a walking tour with an audio guide, discovering its shops, history, and vibrant atmosphere.

Grand Bazaar Walking Tour with Audio Guide

● Highlights

  • Discover this multicultural and historical bazaar.
  • Enjoy the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest shopping and commercial centers.
  • After completing your tour, you can enjoy Turkish cuisine at one of the numerous Turkish restaurants in the vicinity.
  • Listen to the specially curated audio guide in 25 Languages.

✓ Included with this experience

  • Audio Guide in 25 Languages

About Grand Bazaar Walking

About the Grand Bazaar

With over 4000 shops, the Grand Bazaar is the oldest covered market (or bazaar) in Istanbul and one of the largest in the world.

Built by the order of Sultan Mehmet between 1455 and 1560 to stimulate the city's economy, the Grand Bazaar has been fully operational ever since. It was highly prosperous during the Ottoman Empire and had no competitors in all of Europe regarding the quality and variety of the goods that one could find there.

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Good to know

  • This is not a guided tour. Enjoy discovering Grand Bazaar at your own pace by listening to the specially curated Audio Guide.
  • The Grand Bazaar is closed all day long on Sundays and during the holidays of the Ramadan and Sacrifice Festivals.

FAQ

Why Should I Visit the Grand Bazaar? +
This is different than a typical bazaar that you can see in the neighborhood every day. Containing a lot of history and multi-cultural background, it is worth seeing it all with your own eyes.
Do I Need to Make a Reservation to Visit the Grand Bazaar? +
No, the Grand Bazaar is open to visitors every day except Sundays. You can visit there freely without any ticket or reservation.
Can I Visit the Grand Bazaar Without a Guide? +
Yes, it is even better because meeting with a guide can be complicated in a crowded city like Istanbul, and we have great audio for our Pass holders!
How can I listen to my audio guide? +
You can simply download them onto your own smartphone and listen to them easily. No need to hire a headset or earphones!
When Can I Visit the Grand Bazaar? +
The Grand Bazaar is open everyday except sundays and the religious holidays of Ramadan and Sacrifice Festivals.
What makes Grand Bazaar special? +
It’s hundreds of years old and was used in Ottoman times. It is still in use. That’s why it is special.
How much does it cost to visit the Grand Bazaar? +
Visiting the Grand Bazaar is free, and also with a free audio guide it is a complete self-guiding tour for you!

Opening hours

Open

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

08:30 - 19:00

Closed

Sunday

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