Discover the best of the Grand Bazaar, from its bustling main avenues to its secret places and shops.
I’ll take you to the finest stores for carpets, jewelry, antiques, and more—places where my personal connections ensure you get the best deals and authentic items.
Exclusive Access: Visit hidden shops and areas known only to locals. Meet master artisans and watch them at work, creating intricate crafts.
Bargaining Masterclass: Learn the art of bargaining with confidence and finesse, a skill that will enhance your shopping experience.
Historical and Cultural Insights: Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Grand Bazaar, which has been a hub of commerce for centuries. Hear fascinating stories and facts that bring the market to life.
Taste of Turkey: Enjoy a break with traditional Turkish tea or coffee and indulge in local delicacies at a hidden café.
Personalized Shopping: Whether you’re hunting for a specific item or just browsing, I’ll tailor the tour to your interests.
Posted By : donnabrousseau
What an absolutely amazing day we had shopping in the Grand Bazaar with Sevval! So much fun. She taught us how to bargain and showed us some of her favorite spots. The bargaining was light hearted and fun and was usually accompanied with tea, lemonade and sometimes cookies. There was never any pressure to buy anything. After we all had a delicious lunch at a local place that was excellent. It didn’t end there. Throughout the rest of our stay Sevval sent us addition tips, restaurant suggestions, Hamas she liked. Truly a wonderful experience
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Posted On : 2024-06-21 14:16:03 
Posted By : steve_p
Picture includes alternate tour guide and my wife with the hat. He guided us thru the maze of shops to a few that he trusted. Scarfs and jewelry and coats. Bargain/ it is expected. 25% of original asking price is where things get serious. Never give them a number. Just keep asking for their best price. Have guide Was fantastic- he had great English skills, friendly , met us at our hotel and took us to the bazzar via public transportation. This was an extra as our hotel was near where he lived. He Is a lawyer by education.
Can’t say enough positive things We went early like 9am when bazzar opens, fewer crowds
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 08:16:49 
Posted By : 278gillianv
Fabulous tour of the great bazaar tailored to my interests, meeting the welcoming people and viewing their beautiful wares. Gokay was a friendly and knowledgeable host that knew the right people, even minding our luggage as we perused the huge markets. Highly recommended activity.
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Posted On : 2024-06-11 07:29:59
Posted By : andreeabR4313UN
The experience was amazing, Gökay really knows how to capture the true feeling of the city, took us to the best spots, continuously making interesting conversations, mixed with the historical stories that surrounded us.
If you ever get to Turkey | highly recommend getting him as your guide!
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 04:06:46
Posted By : Y1411PYchrisk
Gokay guided our family through the Grand Bazaar to trusted shops, taught us negotiating skills and made the experience fun! I appreciated how he gave hints about the quality of merchandise and traditional goods vs. those made for tourists.
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 02:33:09
Posted By : W9466CDdavidk
Gökay was a wonderful guide and helped my whole family through various purchases small and one-in-a-lifetime the amazing but overwhelming Grand Bazaar.
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Posted On : 2024-06-03 20:41:33
Posted By : L6784YWjamier
Going to the Grand Bazzar with Gokay is like going shopping with a friend. We first met for this tour in Aug 2022 and I returned with colleagues a year later. Not only does he know the layout and history of the market, but can help you find anything specific you are searching for. Grand Bazzar can be very overwhelming and I can highly recommend joining him to make your day fun and enjoyable.
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 02:30:56
Posted By : jlswalters
Gokay was an excellent tour guide. My daughter and I learned a lot and also had a wonderful time and a lot of fun. We felt like we also made a new friend too. There is. I better tour guide in Istanbul. ♥️😃
Also - if there are things on your wish list, he will create something special for you that meets your needs with short notice. He honestly made our trip effortless and a lot less stressful. Plus, a great human on top of it all.
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Posted On : 2024-05-22 12:50:09
Posted By : Emily A
Goaky is the absolute best! I’ve taken 3 tours with him over the past year and each time he has catered to my group’s needs and priorities! He helped me buy the most amazing Turkish rugs to bring home, toured us through the markets and surrounding areas. It was so nice to not have to worry about navigating the streets and to just be led by him! He is flexible, fun, knowledgeable and a delight. Cannot recommend him enough.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21 05:11:42
Posted By : Symbrit
This experience is 100% worth it. Gökay is friendly, respectful, and very accommodating. The bazaar can be overwhelming and he made it an enjoyable experience. We visited quality stores, I didn’t feel pressured to buy anything and he provided great tips for negotiating prices. I highly recommend if you want to navigate the bazaar efficiently and enjoy it.
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Posted On : 2024-04-20 17:48:43
