Kapalıçarşı (Grand Bazaar) ★ 4.4
The Grand Bazaar covering 30,700 square metres of Fatih, 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops, with lokum, baklava and Turkish-coffee bean counters mixed.
Go forSpices, Lokum, Turkish coffee, Souvenir food gifts
Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Istanbul shops, snacks and lunches.
Markets to wander
Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı) ★ 4.5
Mısır Çarşısı in Eminönü, the 17th-century spice market next to the Galata Bridge stocking saffron, sumac, pistachios and Turkish tea across an L-shaped.
Go forSaffron, Sumac, Pistachios, Lokum, Turkish tea
Kadıköy Çarşısı ★ 4.7
Kadıköy Çarşısı, the Asian-side produce maze threaded through Güneşlibahçe Sokak, the city's most concentrated food market with Aegean fish.
Go forFish, Aegean produce, Cheese, Olives, Mezze ingredients
Karaköy Balık Pazarı ★ 4.3
Karaköy Balık Pazarı in the Perşembe Pazarı arcades, a 30-stall daily fish market where Bosphorus boats land at dawn and the better Karaköy lokantas shop.
Go forSea bass, Bonito, Anchovies, Calamari
Feriköy Organik Pazarı ★ 4.4
Feriköy Organik Pazarı, the Buğday Association's Saturday organic farmers market in a Şişli car park since 2006, sourcing certified produce, cheese.
Go forCertified organic produce, Raw cheese, Cold-pressed olive oil, Heritage grains, Organic honey
Kadıköy Salı Pazarı ★ 4.0
Kadıköy Salı Pazarı, the Tuesday and Friday neighbourhood bazaar in Göztepe, a covered market floor stacked with cheap seasonal produce, pickles.
Go forCheap produce, Pickles, Cheese, Spices
Markets: tours, tastings and classes in Istanbul
Guided tour · 2 hours
Istanbul: Grand Bazaar & Turkish Coffee Walking Tour
Explore Istanbul's Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar on a guided walking tour. Learn about the Evil Eye, Ottoman trade routes, and Turkish coffee culture with a local guide.
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Private tour · 8 hours
Istanbul Private Shopping Tour, Grand Bazaar & Spice Market
Explore Istanbul’s iconic bazaars and artisan shops on a private full-day shopping tour. Visit the Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, and local workshops with an expert local guide.
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2 hours
Istanbul: Chocolate Making Workshop by the Spice Bazaar
Escape the hustle of the Spice Bazaar in our artisan chocolate workshop. Learn how to make shiny, delicious chocolate and create your own special design. A unique and ...
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