Private Tour

Grand Bazaar Shopping Tour with Local Friend

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

This shopping experience offers a stress-free, personalized way to explore Istanbul’s vibrant craft culture, far beyond the typical souvenir stands. It’s a mix of culture, history, and style—guided by a local who knows where to find the true gems.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Grand Bazaar

One of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, the Grand Bazaar boasts over 4,000 shops offering everything from carpets and jewelry to spices and textiles. It’s a labyrinth of colors, history, and traditional craftsmanship—a true cultural treasure.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

LOCAL FRIEND

Coffee and/or Tea

Gratuities

Entrance fee

Options

Grand Bazaar Shopping Tour with Local Friend

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A real shopping trip with a friend
nadiacN8767OZ,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My daughter and I had a wonderful time in Istanbul in the care of Mustafa and his team. My daughter went for half day tour the day before. On Friday I wanted to buy a rug for my home office and when I asked for a recommendation Mustafa himself came to help with the shopping and there was no pressure whatsoever. He just guided me to whatever shops based on I want to get. I also got nice chess board and turkish delight. I definitely recommend Sunny Travel. I didnt know them before but they are the one picked by Marriott Bonvoy Experience as I booked through them for the half day tour. The shopping trip was just a favor from Mustafa who also let used his office to leave our shopping bags when we still do sightseeing. Totally recommend them - his guide and his driver team are also great. I definitely will book through them the next time for our Cappadocia trip. Thanks Mustafa and team!
Book this tour ASAP - Mustafa was GREAT!
kamth0rnc,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
Perfect mix of shopping and Culture
MikeJones1970,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Great tour
Cheryl T,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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!