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Grand Bazaar
(Kapalıçarşı)
Historic and Protected Site and Shopping Mall
Beyazıt, Fatih
"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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Marwan RaghebSeptember 7, 2016Too much too see and discover, you must know what you want to buy and thereafter go there; otherwise you end up buying a lot of strange stuff!!😄😄😄
Damla YarisJuly 16, 2018Please get lost here and find back the historical beauty instead of yourself.
Tony XerriFebruary 25, 2023DONT BUY ANYTHING... GO OUTSIDE, ASK A MERCHANT TO SEE THEIR SHOWROOM, AND SAVE $$$ Also, everythibg on display is crap material.
Nicholas ThompsonDecember 1, 2015A bit overrated. Get there early to avoid the crowds. Most of the stuff you find you'll find elsewhere in Istanbul.
Osama RomohApril 21, 2013Here's a tip for shoppers.. If they ask for 100 TL, bargain and say: 50 TL.. Then you will take it for 50-75 TL!
Erin AugustineJune 9, 2016Stay away from purchasing any Turkish Delights. We got totally taken for fools here! :)
Nikos BFebruary 27, 2019Be aware of overpriced pistachio/nuts/baklava vendors! Do your research! Never pay more than 40$/kg for any sort of food!
Cik SadoOctober 29, 2015Place u can find a lots of Souvenirs.. Cara terbaek tuk sakitkan hati sendri.. Rindu turkey 😭 sgt..
EdaJanuary 8, 2018I think there’s nothing to sat for that place, it cannot be told but lived; the smell, the colors, the people, the taste, the voices... It’s a carnaval for your each sense...
Seline JungMarch 20, 2015Don't even think about coming here without researching about and practicing your haggling and market social skills!!!
chrysalicDecember 10, 2011It\'s cheap if you can bargain, and bargain hard! Most stuff are made in China, but look thoroughly for authentic Turkish stuff :)
Chris ArtusoSeptember 4, 2014Prices may be high but the shop owners speak English and there's a great selection.
Walker WieseMay 19, 2012When bargaining for prices, stat lower than you think would be accepted. They won't turn you away and it gives you the immediate upper hand. Have small bills on hand for small increment haggling.
Hande KMarch 19, 2012Drink Turkish coffee,eat Turkish delight, buy souvenirs, walk in among 550th year walls !:)
Grace SonApril 6, 2013Men are not afraid to express their interest in you, make sure to go with your guy friends
The TasterMay 14, 2016Has lots of nice things but very very expensive because they know the most visitors are tourist !!
Adrijana HusićNovember 10, 2013Not my fav in Istanbul as I am not shopping fan. Still this is place to see. Several entrances available and beside shops, many small caffes.
Grand bazaar in Istanbul is the biggest old bazaar in the world, with over 3.000 shops !- HeyTripsterJuly 24, 2019
Skefos TsoukalisMay 14, 2013Go to the Fez Cafe for a Fez Lemonade.. When bargaining ask the price and reduce by 50%. Only pay what you want to pay!
Philippe BossinNovember 13, 2014When negotiating a good price, start below half of the shopkeeper's opening bid.
Нельсон АпонтеNovember 16, 2019Beware all the fake products they sell as originals, with the price of the original merchandise
Jessica TopeteDecember 7, 2014Turkish carpets, jewelry, Turkish candys, spices, and "brand" Chinese bags
- Нельсон АпонтеJanuary 4, 2020Bargain on everything. Offer half the price and walk away if they don't accept it.
Linna The TravellerFebruary 11, 2016Interesting to visit but touristy, things are double the price compare to weekly bazaar
Gurkan BaytanJune 23, 2015Unfortunately,all shops are giving high price then normal.Negotiate on prices all the time for sure.You can buy 1/2 price
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Istanbul's Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) welcoming 250,000+ visitors daily. The oldest & largest covered market in the world; since 1455.
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- 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
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- 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
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Places inside Grand Bazaar
- 8.8
"Aka İç Bedesten (Interior Bedesten). The oldest part of the entire Bazaar, completed by Mehmet II the Conqueror in 1461. Cevahir means Jewel, bedesten (from Persian) refers to an indoor shops arcade."
Anna K. - 8.5
"Gecenin sessiz ligi ve huzurun oldugu yer sadece huzur."
Baran.S - 7.9
"Best Turkish coffee around!! Enjoy it in an authentic ambience...;)"
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"You will adore turkish tea, turkish coffee, turkish delights, spices and accesories. A great place to buy gifts and souvenirs of Istanbul."
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- 8.1
"Huge square containing Istanbul university. Great place for people watching."
Carl Griffin - 7.9
"It’s always very crowded but still beautiful.There are lots of small stores in the nearby streets where you can buy lots of nice souvenirs and delicious food.You can have a Bosphorus tour from here."
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