Shore Excursion Details

Grand Bazaar & Istanbul Overview

Istanbul, Turkey

Grand Bazaar & Istanbul Overview

DETAILS

  • 4
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Shopping
  • Limited Accessibility

Don’t miss the sites of the city and spend time at the Grand Bazaar. A scenic orientation drive takes you to the old city where you’ll have a glimpse of the Old City’s Sea Walls, Golden Horn, Bulgarian Orthodox Church, several gates on the Land Walls and the Sea of Marmara with a photo stop en route. You’ll pass by the heart of Old City, where from the comfort of your coach, you'll see the magnificence of the Blue Mosque, the German Fountain and Obelisk in the Byzantine Hippodrome and St. Sophia.


Continue to the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest covered markets in the world with thousands of stalls that sell items such as carpets, jewelry, leather goods, silver, brass and copperware, ceramics, alabaster, textiles and a variety of souvenirs. You’ll have time to wander this giant labyrinth and take in the atmosphere. As you walk in deeper in to the bazaar, keep in mind that it is easy to get lost in it if you don’t pay attention to where you started. During your time around the Grand Bazaar, you’ll stop at the modern section where you’ll enjoy local snacks and a presentation of carpets, leather or jewelry, followed by time for shopping.


Need to Know:

Note: Please expect differences in tour durations due to traffic condition. There is approximately a 1/2 mile of walking in the Grand Bazaar at your discretion. This tour will be subject to national and religious festive days due to the closure of the sites and venues during the month of Ramadan, including the Festival Period of Ramadan. This tour does not operate on Sundays, as the Grand Bazaar is closed.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Historical Landmarks

Activity Level:

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    Challenging
Tours with this activity level involve walking over relatively level terrain, possibly some cobblestone, gravel, or a few steps. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
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