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Grand Bazaar

(Kapalıçarşı)

Historic and Protected Site and Shopping Mall

Beyazıt, Fatih

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Grand Bazaar

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"This is the best place to buy souvenirs, best prices."(17 Tips)
"little local cafés and haggling for the best price."(17 Tips)
"handmade jewelry pieces very good price"(13 Tips)
"I loved the apple tea served for FREE !"(3 Tips)

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Lucille FisherFebruary 24, 2015
Overwhelming! You can simply get lost in this commercial maze!Something for everyone! Bargain. For big ticket items, it's best to go with someone on the know.
Réka ManonJune 15, 2015
Unique! Some of the vendors invite for a cay and to have q seat after buying something great (eg. carpets)
Yadviga YuslegkoMay 7, 2016
Carpets, Turkish delights, spice, little local cafés and haggling for the best price.
Güven TokdemirOctober 22, 2014
If you are looking for a certain thing, ask different shops for prices. It may vary much more than you can imagine. And also shops outside of bazaar are cheaper in general.
DHR.comFebruary 9, 2012
Also known as the Grand Bazaar, this covered market is one of the largest and oldest in the world. You will not run out of shops to choose from here, so if you want to do serious shopping, go here.
Coco CatDecember 2, 2019
Fun! If you want to check out specific things, you may want to see a map of the place to get in at the right entrance door, as it's a huge place.
Marwan MzMay 22, 2017
Lovely place that sell traditional stuff. A lot of stuff sold here
Romashka CustistayaSeptember 21, 2015
Well, another must visit, once I asked my turkish friend whether they buy smth here and he looked at me like I was crazy:) He said that normal people prefer Bershka and Zara.
Karoline LienApril 9, 2014
Just walk around and stop by some of the Turkish dessert shops to get more than enough tasters of Turkish delights and other yummy sweets :)
Redwan SulaimaniAugust 23, 2019
Lovely and lively place where I bought a good quality Bağlama for a nice price.
Waleed Al-jehaniJuly 21, 2016
If u want to bargin with the shops just shoot for half of the price. . If ut cost 100 say 50 and go down more .. ull have it. . The tip dosnt include food 😉 or spices or sweets lol
HeyTripsterAugust 28, 2019
The best in Istanbul to buy gifts for your loved ones, the Grand Bazaar has over 4000 shops and there are around 25,000 artisans working here. Read more
Calle NordellDecember 6, 2014
Touristy, far from the authentic markets most would imagine. More or less a huge souvenir shop where every purchase comes with a guarantee to be ripped off. That being said, it's worth a quick visit.
Marie ÖzelApril 30, 2017
I love to haggle for a price I learned this many years ago in Mexico so I found it very exciting to bargain, I cannot wait to go back again
Erin SemirJuly 9, 2012
For the best restaurants try "Havuzlu", " Subaşı" (both exp) best local kebap "Dogan" and "Gel-gor" ( fair and yammy) best Doner Gul-ebru bouffet" and " Çardak Bouffet"
Pooneh GhasemiJune 2, 2019
Beautiful old bazaar! Similar to Grand bazaar in Tehran, Tabriz, ...
Şerif YenenFebruary 10, 2012
With more than 4000 shops, the Grand Bazaar is one of the oldest and greatest bazaars in the World? Go to the Cevahir Bedesten; a big variety of merchandise, especially silver jewelry is sold there.
Kristof Van GenegenApril 8, 2016
don't forget to bargain a good price ! Try to end your bargaining at least 30% down, so start with 50% down.. stay focused, it really works
HeyTripsterJuly 25, 2019
One of the most enjoyable destinations for those who want to get to know the Oriental and mystical culture of the East is the Grand Bazaar. Read more
Ahmad AlfilimbanyJuly 21, 2015
Huge market with many different products..be aware of scammers they tend to raise up the prices for tourists..
Avi .March 17, 2014
You can get lost in the 75 streets crisscrossing each other. Just remember there are 4500+ shops, so its good to keep a landmark and start from there.
Hus AdelAugust 29, 2014
Nice shopping open bazar.the best place for traditional Turkish goods.the prices unstable from shop to other .nice to visit
Karina NNovember 6, 2019
It’s ok to go for a quick check. I don’t recommend lingering in here. The merchants are all super aggressive. Learn to say NO!
Jj AcunaFebruary 8, 2019
Wild and crazy- but still a great place for home linens, fabrics, slippers, and unique jewelery.
Kaan KarakuşDecember 30, 2012
@istanbul Ocak 27, 2011Any shopping lover will appreciate bargaining at the Grand Bazaar. With over 5,000 vendors, this shopping extravaganza is a great way to shop for Turkish treasures
F AlSaudNovember 9, 2015
A market that sell traditional items. Be aware that you need to bargain.
Sondus AtaAugust 19, 2019
One of the attraction sites that you should visit at Istanbul... all type of shops are available
Mahmeed AlmahmeedOctober 11, 2014
Burc kebab has a great skunder!! The place does not look modern but the food is good 👍
IzAppsOctober 5, 2012
Kapalıçarşı is a unique experience, isn’t it? If you look for another unique experience in İstanbul, we invite you to Chora Museum to see uniqe Byzantine frescoes. http://bit.ly/P3nsXi
Salem S.July 23, 2017
You can get most of the items sold here for more than half the price on the small shops located outside the bazaar.
FilmsquareJuly 13, 2013
James Bond pursues Patrice on motorbikes across the roof and then inside the Grand Bazaar in Skyfall (2008). Read more
Heba 🐋July 2, 2021
You will find everything you want and don’t want
Joanna SableJune 12, 2015
Plan to spend a day at the Grand Bazaar, spice market, mosque and fish restaurants at the wharf
Issam SiddiqueMarch 30, 2015
A maze of eclectic shops sure to leave you exhausted. Lots of walking. Be sure to keep track of gates no:s so that you don't get lost.
JoseApril 26, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Come in for a stroll even if you don't shop. The people are great and will offer you tea. Take it and for feel obligated.
Zeynep GeciogluApril 11, 2014
Kuyumcu Sabahattin Gümüş'e mutlaka ugramalisiniz birbirinden farklı hepsi el işi takılar kesfedeceksiniz... You need to step in and discover these handcrafts. So beautiful... no:165
Carl GriffinJanuary 1, 2016
Colourful bustling heart of the old city. Beware of pick pockets and over zealous shop keepers.
R AlHAugust 13, 2015
It's really crowded, avoid everything but the jewelry section and the dried fruits shops ❤️. Never ever go with any man if he asked you to go to see his stuff just Hold your bag and walk 🙌🏼
Nidal .October 11, 2015
Good place to shop jewellery and souvenirs. Althought I prefer shopping outside the bazar. Dont forget to bargain!
Emre ErtanNovember 14, 2013
Would you like to buy a luxurious shawl made of mohair special to Turkey? Visit Mohair&Angora Kiosk at Abdulla and Decorin Stores.
ÖzgürSeptember 15, 2014
Highly touristic but still it's one of the places that makes Istanbul the city of wonders.
HeyTripsterJuly 24, 2019
The Grand Bazaar is one of the main tourist attractions in Istanbul which travelers shouldn’t miss out visiting. Read more
HeyTripsterJuly 22, 2019
The Grand Bazaar is one of the main tourist attractions in Istanbul which travelers shouldn’t miss out visiting.
Turgut ÖztürkAugust 15, 2017
Been here 5+ times
I reccomend Üsküp Paşhmina at sipahi street no:17 for pashmina scarf and cashmire shopping. Fair prices and great salesmans
Serdar SFebruary 6, 2013
Dont forget to have a Turkish coffee in one of authentic coffee shops on Halicilar street
Marie ÖzelApril 30, 2017
What more could a Texas girl want them to go to the grand bazaar it was everything I dreamed of and more I only wish I was there now
MariDecember 17, 2015
Great place for finding local things to buy: carpets, lamps, leather, decorations, ceramics... You need to be willing to bargain.
Boris VasechkoNovember 22, 2017
Haggle, haggle and haggle again. Remember, in the end it's just a game.
Ivana KurtovićAugust 4, 2015
Nothing and everything :) leather things, some bags, cotton dresses, unique replicas of watches
Abdulaziz AlsayedSeptember 16, 2016
If you're here to buy, then make sure you buy non duplicates and bargain as long as you can.

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