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Private Carpet Shopping Tour in Istanbul Bazaars

From $40 • 3 hours • Earthissimo • Istanbul, Türkiye • Meet on location • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Private Carpet Shopping Tour in Istanbul Bazaars offers a unique opportunity to explore the vibrant world of Turkish carpets with the guidance of a local expert. Over the course of three hours, participants will visit various bazaars, gaining insights into the history and craftsmanship of these intricate textiles. This tour is ideal for art enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone interested in authentic cultural experiences. What makes this tour distinctive is the personalized attention from a hospitality expert who is a native of the bazaar, ensuring an immersive experience complete with unlimited tea and tastings at each shop, enhancing the shopping experience with local flavors and traditions.

Inclusions

Local Guide (Hospitality Expert, Bazaar Native)
Unlimited Tea & Tastings in every shop we visit.

Exclusions

Personal Expenses

Itinerary

Step 1

Your journey begins at the historic Spice Bazaar, where the vibrant aromas of spices, herbs, and teas introduce you to the centuries-old trade culture of Istanbul. Here, you’ll discover how natural dyes and spices once influenced the art of carpet weaving, with time to savor Turkish delights or tea before moving on.

From there

you’ll head into the Eminönü Market, walking through lively streets filled with textile shops and local traders. This district, once a hub of Ottoman commerce, offers insight into the fabrics and kilims that shaped Turkish craftsmanship.

Step 3

rom there, you’ll head into the Eminönü Market, walking through lively streets filled with textile shops and local traders. This district, once a hub of Ottoman commerce, offers insight into the fabrics and kilims that shaped Turkish craftsmanship.