The Bazaar Tour

Grand, Arasta & Spice Bazaars
with a local guide.

Whether you want to explore, window-shop, or actually buy, this is the calm, secure way to experience Istanbul's three great bazaars. Wander the arches and alleys with a local guide who knows them by heart, with no pressure to buy a thing.

The three bazaars

Three markets, one trusted guide. No pressure, no tourist mark-ups.

Plenty of guests come simply to see them. No shopping required.

Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar

One of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, more than 4,000 shops under painted arches. We walk you through the lanes, point out the historic gates, hans and jewellery quarters, and explain what you're looking at.

Arasta Bazaar
Arasta Bazaar

A small, calm street of shops tucked behind the Blue Mosque. Beautiful for a slow stroll, full of carpets, ceramics and handmade goods, and easy to enjoy even if you'd rather just look.

Spice Bazaar
Spice Bazaar

The fragrant heart of Istanbul, saffron, sumac, loose teas, baklava and Turkish delight. We stop for tastings as we go, no purchase necessary.

Actually want to shop?

We make sure you get the right prices, at the right places.

If you'd like to bring something home, your guide steps in: negotiating in Turkish on your behalf, steering you to vendors we trust, and helping you tell quality from a tourist mark-up. 

Turkish delight & baklava
Turkish delight & baklava
Spices, teas & saffron
Spices, teas & saffron
Gold & fine jewellery
Gold & fine jewellery
Handmade carpets & kilims
Handmade carpets & kilims
Ceramics & Iznik tiles
Ceramics & Iznik tiles
Leather bags
Leather bags
Mosaic lamps
Mosaic lamps
Pricing

Half day or full day, your choice.

The classic private

Half-day bazaar tour

Choose two bazaars: Arasta + Grand, or Arasta + Spice. Ideal if you want a relaxed morning or afternoon without committing the whole day.

$197 / group
  • Private guide for 3 hours
  • Your choice: Arasta + Grand Bazaar, or Arasta + Spice Bazaar
  • Historical and cultural context at each market
  • Help with language, prices and trusted vendors if you choose to shop
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Old City area
Most requested

Full-day bazaar tour

All three bazaars in one day, Grand, Arasta and Spice, with time to slow down, stop for tea and explore the hans in between.

$297 / group
  • Private guide for 6 hours
  • Grand Bazaar, Arasta Bazaar and Spice Bazaar
  • Walk through the historic hans and side streets between markets
  • Full negotiation and quality-check support if you'd like to shop
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Old City area
TripAdvisor reviews

What travelers say about their experience.

5.0·Rated excellent by guests worldwide
Jun 2026

Fabulous day in Istanbul

"We booked a private customized tour with a guide and had a marvelous day with Brit & Berat tours. From the pick up to the drop off everything is handled with care with total focus to the clients requests. First class from beginning to end. Our guide Mr. Koray was the best, very knowledgeable and easy going with a lovely sense of humor."

Global31683116929
Tripadvisor
Jun 2026

Truly Yakup is a Gem

"We had a private Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, shopping tour with the wonderful Guide Yakup (Jacob). He was sooo good, let us take our time, had no pressure, took us to the best places and taught us so much! This is more than just a shopping trip, you get history, experiences, and no stress!"

Rachel H
Tripadvisor
May 2026

Highly recommend

"Excellent communications from start to finish. Immaculately clean vehicles and responsible drivers made our journey pleasant. I highly recommend Brit and Berat for your transportation needs. I would not hesitate to use them if I ever get back to Istanbul!"

weemargaretmcd
Tripadvisor
May 2026

Friendly and helpful

"We used their transport service from the airport to our hotel which was helpful. We met Berat while we were on a walking tour, and he assisted us in getting around and into the three main sites. He was friendly and invited us back to his store."

Brian P
Tripadvisor
Mar 2026

Couldn't be more pleased

"We unfortunately had yucky weather most of the time we were here, but Berat and the other guide, Attila, made sure we did not miss a thing. We would have never seen so much without their guidance, patience and willingness to take us anywhere and everywhere. Berat took us rug shopping and to 2 of his favorite lunch spots, both delicious."

Diantha R
Tripadvisor
Apr 2026

Excellent airport transfer service

"Excellent airport transfer service in Istanbul. The driver was on time, professional, and very friendly, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. The vehicle was spotless and comfortable, and the service overall felt dependable and well-organized."

Brandt H.
Los Angeles, California
Feb 2026

Cannot recommend enough

"I can not express enough how highly I recommend the services offered by Brit & Berat. Especially for those 1st & 2nd time visitors to Turkey. If you've ever questioned whether or not you should visit Turkey for unfamiliarity reasons, put all that to rest and just contact Brit & Berat."

Howard H
Dallas, Texas
Jun 2026

Fabulous day in Istanbul

"We booked a private customized tour with a guide and had a marvelous day with Brit & Berat tours. From the pick up to the drop off everything is handled with care with total focus to the clients requests. First class from beginning to end. Our guide Mr. Koray was the best, very knowledgeable and easy going with a lovely sense of humor."

Global31683116929
Tripadvisor
Jun 2026

Truly Yakup is a Gem

"We had a private Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, shopping tour with the wonderful Guide Yakup (Jacob). He was sooo good, let us take our time, had no pressure, took us to the best places and taught us so much! This is more than just a shopping trip, you get history, experiences, and no stress!"

Rachel H
Tripadvisor
May 2026

Highly recommend

"Excellent communications from start to finish. Immaculately clean vehicles and responsible drivers made our journey pleasant. I highly recommend Brit and Berat for your transportation needs. I would not hesitate to use them if I ever get back to Istanbul!"

weemargaretmcd
Tripadvisor
May 2026

Friendly and helpful

"We used their transport service from the airport to our hotel which was helpful. We met Berat while we were on a walking tour, and he assisted us in getting around and into the three main sites. He was friendly and invited us back to his store."

Brian P
Tripadvisor
Mar 2026

Couldn't be more pleased

"We unfortunately had yucky weather most of the time we were here, but Berat and the other guide, Attila, made sure we did not miss a thing. We would have never seen so much without their guidance, patience and willingness to take us anywhere and everywhere. Berat took us rug shopping and to 2 of his favorite lunch spots, both delicious."

Diantha R
Tripadvisor
Apr 2026

Excellent airport transfer service

"Excellent airport transfer service in Istanbul. The driver was on time, professional, and very friendly, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. The vehicle was spotless and comfortable, and the service overall felt dependable and well-organized."

Brandt H.
Los Angeles, California
Feb 2026

Cannot recommend enough

"I can not express enough how highly I recommend the services offered by Brit & Berat. Especially for those 1st & 2nd time visitors to Turkey. If you've ever questioned whether or not you should visit Turkey for unfamiliarity reasons, put all that to rest and just contact Brit & Berat."

Howard H
Dallas, Texas

Ready to explore the bazaars?

Tell us your dates and whether you'd like the half day or full day, we'll handle the rest.

From our guests

A few faces who felt at home in Istanbul

Berat with a guest overlooking the Blue Mosque
Group tour in Sultanahmet Square
Guests at an Iznik tile shop in the Old City
Mother and daughter exploring Istanbul streets with Berat
Group dinner with a view of the Blue Mosque
Berat with guests overlooking the Bosphorus
Guests on a Sultanahmet rooftop with the Bosphorus view
Guests at the Spice Bazaar with Berat
Family tour near Hagia Sophia gardens
Guests on a rooftop with the Blue Mosque behind
Berat with a guest overlooking the Blue Mosque
Group tour in Sultanahmet Square
Guests at an Iznik tile shop in the Old City
Mother and daughter exploring Istanbul streets with Berat
Group dinner with a view of the Blue Mosque
Berat with guests overlooking the Bosphorus
Guests on a Sultanahmet rooftop with the Bosphorus view
Guests at the Spice Bazaar with Berat
Family tour near Hagia Sophia gardens
Guests on a rooftop with the Blue Mosque behind

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