Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi) Tours and Tickets

Discover Istanbul's star attractions on a full-day walking tour, with a professional guide. Check out UNESCO-listed classics like the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, and gain insight into the luxury-laden lives and ostentation of the Ottoman sultans as you explore the vast Topkapi Palace. Admire traditional arts and crafts at a Turkish cultural center, break for a traditional 3-course lunch at a popular restaurant, and finish with time to scout the colorful stalls at the maze-like Grand Bazaar. The tour is limited to 14 people for a small-group atmosphere.

Experience Turkey's Ottoman and Byzantine eras during this full-day guided Istanbul city tour in the Sultanahmet district. Aboard a comfortable coach, head to top attractions like Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and the UNESCO-listed museum Hagia Sophia. Witness the lively atmosphere of one of the world's largest covered markets - the Grand Bazaar. Prior to lunch, enjoy engaging stories about sultans and their harems and other Istanbul lore from your friendly local guide.

Venture into Istanbul's legendary Grand Bazaar, one of the world's biggest and oldest covered markets, on this 4-hour small-group walking tour. Enjoy an insider look at the labyrinth of more than 3,000 shops and stalls, stopping to meet the craftsmen, sample Turkish sweets and re-fuel with a cup of traditional Turkish coffee. As well as learning about the bazaar's colorful history, you'll have plenty of time to hone your haggling skills and pick up some unique souvenirs, from handcrafted jewelry to fine carpets, to boxes of Turkish Delight.

There's so much to see and do in Istanbul, it's can be overwhelming for first-time visitors, but this private 1- or 2-day tour is the perfect way to maximize your time. Tick off top attractions such as Topkapi Palace; admire architectural wonders like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia; cruise along the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia; and shop for souvenirs at the famous Grand Bazaar.

You'll never look at Istanbul the same way again after this full-day private tour of the city. After meeting your friendly local guide at your hotel, you'll set off for a day of unforgettable sights, starting with the 15th century Hippodrome and Obelisks. You'll have the chance to wander amongst the Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius, Obelisk of Constantine and German Fountain before continuing on to the world-famous Blue Mosque. Next up is the Hagia Sophia, one of the oldest remaining Greek Orthodox churches and formerly used as a mosque. Go shopping for every kind of souvenir imaginable at the Grand Covered Bazaar and feast on traditional Turkish delicacies for lunch. Your tour will conclude with visits to the Topkapi Palace and Little Hagia Sophia Mosque.

Venture to imperial monuments rich with history and discover the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar during this half-day guided tour in Istanbul. Gaze at the Hagia Sophia's massive columns and dome during a visit to one of the world's largest basilicas and most popular museums in Turkey. This tour will take you underground to Basilica Cistern which was once the backbone of the Great Palace of Constantinople. Enjoy a trip to the Grand Bazaar where you can barter for souvenirs and feel the pulse of one of the oldest and largest covered markets on the planet.

Visit Istanbul's headline acts and discover the city's rich heritage on this full-day tour of UNESCO-listed Sultanahmet, the historic heart of the city. Explore the legendary Hagia Sophia, which dates back to 537AD; learn how the 17th-century Blue Mosque received its famous nickname; and see the many monuments of the Hippodrome. You'll also get chance to revel in the opulence of the Ottoman era at the grand Topkapi Palace and lose yourself in the maze-like Grand Bazaar.

When visiting Istanbul, see four of the ancient capitol's top attractions on a guided half-day tour of the old city of Sultanahmet. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cistern, and time to browse the shops at the Grand Bazaar. Your guide shares the history of Istanbul and Constantinople throughout your tour.

Stroll the atmospheric neighborhoods and historic streets of old Istanbul on a full-day, private walking tour with an experienced guide. Enjoy the flexibility to customize the day to your interests, with plenty of time to visit the sites that interest you most. Trace a path through centuries of Turkish history as you explore the hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Take in the soaring dome and minarets of Hagia Sophia, then get an insider's guide to the Grand Bazaar's vibrant displays of handicrafts, souvenirs and carpets.

Make the most of a day's cruise stop in Istanbul with this 7-hour city highlights tour. Visit the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, charting Istanbul's history as a Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman capital, and the importance of its location straddling Europe and Asia. Plus, punctuate your visits with time at the Hippodrome, where chariot races were held, and the Grand Bazaar, a souvenir-hunter's dream. Air-conditioned minivan transport and entrance fees included.

Explore Istanbul's classic sights including the breathtaking Hagia Sophia during a 6-hour sightseeing tour with an experienced guide. Start by taking in the monuments of the Hippodrome, including the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column and the German Fountain. Then visit the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia, learning about the long history of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. After lunch, spend time at Topkapi Palace (the Seraglio), the opulent court for the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries.

Dive into Istanbul's Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history on a small-group 7-hour tour, and visit the city's historical highlights. Traveling mostly by foot, hear revealing facts and historical anecdotes about the city, and visit must-sees such the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Learn about Istanbul's remarkable past from your informative guide, and stop for lunch and a shopping session at the Grand Bazaar, home to a myriad of tempting stalls. Numbers are limited to 15 people on this small-group tour to ensure personalized attention from a guide.

Get the perfect introduction to Istanbul's history, art and culture with a 4-hour tour through the heart of the Old City. Take in slender minarets, tiled mosaics and frescoes at Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, then see the historic landmarks of Hippodrome Square, where ancient charioteers and athletes competed for Byzantine emperors. Learn to navigate the sprawling aisles of the Grand Bazaar, with inside tips on shopping for Turkish carpets and handicrafts.

Unveil the secrets of Istanbul's colorful history and diverse culture on a full-day small-group tour of the city's most compelling sights. Stand in awe beneath the sacred dome of Hagia Sophia and admire the exquisite Iznik tile work of the Blue Mosque. Learn about Istanbul's Byzantine history and the fall of Constantinople, as you explore the ancient Hippodrome, then get a glimpse into Ottoman life at the sumptuous Topkapi Palace. Finally, put your haggling skills to the test at the sprawling Grand Bazaar, one of the world's largest and oldest covered markets.

Follow winding streets to domes, minarets and vibrant markets on a full-day, private tour of Istanbul's most iconic sites. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour, so you can fully experience the sites that interest you most. Enter the Old City gates to discover Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Square and a pair of remarkable bazaars, then finish the day with an optional sightseeing cruise on the Bosphorus.

Discover Istanbul on a full-day tour that travels on foot and public transit to historic landmarks and local cultural hubs. Start by touring the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar, then take a break for Turkish coffee, pastry and hookah (tobacco pipe). Visit the book and paper market Sahaflar Çarşā±sā±, which started in the Byzantine era, then tour Istanbul University. Continue to Suleymaniye Mosque, the Spice Bazaar and the Church of St George before winding through the districts of Fener and Balat - the old Greek and Jewish neighborhoods.

Be treated like a Sultan on a private tour of Istanbul, and let your own personal guide show you around the city. See highlights of the former Ottoman Empire including the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapā± Palace, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar. You'll travel with a professional driver in the personalized comfort of a luxury minivan from your hotel or cruise port.

Lose yourself in the vibrant sights, scents and sounds of Istanbul's legendary bazaars on this 4-hour small-group shopping tour. Marvel over the eye-popping colors of the spices and sweets at the exotic Egyptian Bazaar then browse the staggering 4,000 stalls of the Grand Bazaar, stopping to enjoy demonstrations of traditional crafts, like carpet-making, calligraphy and ceramics. With numbers limited to 15, you'll enjoy personal attention from your guide, who can help you seek out the perfect souvenir and hone your haggling skills so you can shop like a local.

Discover the mighty monuments of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, as you journey through Istanbul's vibrant past on this full-day small-group tour by luxury minivan. Explore the infamous harem and dazzling treasury of Topkapi Palace; stand in awe beneath the magnificent dome of Hagia Sophia; and learn how the Hippodrome was once used for chariot races. With numbers limited to 12, you'll enjoy personalised attention from your guide, who can help you haggle for souvenirs in the Grand Bazaar, or offer insight into religious traditions as you visit the Blue Mosque.

Discover the rich Jewish heritage of one of the world's most culturally diverse cities on this full-day private tour of Istanbul's historic districts. Wander around the old Jewish quarter of Galata and tour the fascinating Jewish Museum, then visit some of Istanbul's most impressive synagogues. Finish by admiring the mesmerising architecture of Hagia Sophia and exploring the lively shops of the Grand Bazaar.