The 15 Best Market & Bazaar Tours in Turkey

1.Two Markets, Two Continents with Culinary Backstreets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Explore Istanbul’s Karaköy and Kadıköy markets on a six-hour food tour with ferry views, local dishes, snacks, and hot drinks.

“We feel lucky to have selected this food tour - it was well curated and the day flowed seamlessly for us. Ugur (our guide) was very knowledgeable, professional and had a good sense of humour which made the day enjoyable. Through the food we tried out, the places Ugur took us to and his expert commentary, we ended the day with a good understanding of Istanbul’s food landscape. Thank you Ugur - it was a day very well spent!”

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2.Boat Tour on the Manavgat River w/ Bazaar Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 404 reviews · 7 hours · from $16

Cruise the Manavgat River from Side with swimming, lunch, waterfall, bazaar time, mosque visit, and hotel transfers for $16.

“Everything was fine, staff was friendly at bus and at boat, Lunch was good and there was enough time to spend at bazaar. Price was very cheap, we really enjoyed this!”

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3.Istanbul Grand Bazaar: From Rooftops to the Secret Passages

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 337 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $31

Explore Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar through rooftops, artisan workshops, secret passages, and 600 years of trade for $31.

“My family enjoyed the tour. Mertcan, our guide was very knowledgeable and he brought our group to many passages and hidden shops that tourists are not able to go in by ourselves. He explained to us a lot regarding cultural and historical significance of the experience. Mertcan also recommended us on some good places to shop with good pricing. We appreciate it. Our highlight was to meet a retired silversmith who has literally made hundreds of thousands of silver pieces throughout his life. What an experience!”

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4.Manavgat Boat, Bazaar, & Waterfall Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 315 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $35

Review of Side’s Manavgat boat, bazaar, waterfall, lunch, and swim tour, with honest tips on timing, value, transport, and what to expect.

“This trip was good value for money given the transfers, boat trip, access to the boat and it’s amenities, semi-private beach and unlimited soft drinks whilst on boards …. And a delicious lunch. We were collected from our hotel right on time and collected others en-route to the boat (approx 35mins on bus). The boat boarding was slick and we were given wrist bands to highlight if we were drinks included and also waterfall access. (You could choose this as an add on later on the boat bar if not already pre-booked) we quickly set sail up (or down/not sure) the river and a tannoy annnouncement explained the schedule. We…”

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5.Manavgat River Boat Trip & Grand Market w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 284 reviews · from $20

Cruise the Manavgat River, enjoy a boat barbecue, swim where river meets sea, and browse Manavgat’s Grand Bazaar for $20.

“It was good relaxing perfect for older parents or if you have young children. The river cruise was relaxing and entertainment was good fun”

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6.Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 222 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $35

Review of Istanbul’s four-hour Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar walk, with costs, timing, guides and practical tips.

“Our guide was great! He gave all the basic facts plus a bunch of interesting and humorous commentary. I felt like the amount of time in each place was perfect. If you have a very short time in Istanbul, this is the most efficient way to see the most essential things.”

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7.Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul’s Egyptian Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 208 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Review of Istanbul’s 3-hour Spice Bazaar and Bosphorus cruise, with honest advice on guides, boat comfort, timing, value, and hotel pickup.

“For the most part, this tour provided interesting venues. I particularly disliked the stop at a specific spice store which was over-priced.”

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8.Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Cistern & Bazaar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 5 hours · from $36

Review of Istanbul’s five-hour tour of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar, with ticket costs and practical tips.

“Our tour was absolutely incredible! Our guide was kind, funny, personable and very knowledgable about Istanbul and it's history. He was happy to answer questions and provided us with a number of great recommendations. We ended up having a private tour as no one else joined and the guide really took the time to get to know us as well. The highlight was definetly visiting the Basilica Cistern. I would recommend this tour to anyone trying to get an overview of Istanbul's main sights!”

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9.Alanya/Side: Manavgat River & Waterfall, Boat Tour, & Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 172 reviews · from $33

Review of the Manavgat River boat tour from Side, Alanya, Belek, or Antalya, with swimming, lunch, waterfall views, and bazaar time.

“Brilliant day on the boat and at the waterfalls. Had a great time, all staff were lovely. Would definitely recommend to anyone. 5*👍”

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10.Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 162 reviews · 4 hours · from $25

Review of Istanbul’s four-hour Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar tour, with practical tips on price, timing, and value.

“Fantastic, passionate guide. Perfect way to see a few of the highlights if you’re short on time.”

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11.Manavgat River Boat Lunch Cruise & Bazaar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 139 reviews · 8 hours · from $25

Review of Side’s Manavgat River cruise, lunch, waterfall stop, and bazaar visit, with honest advice on transport, value, timing, and comfort.

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12.Culinary Backstreets of the Bazaar Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Taste Istanbul’s Bazaar Quarter with local guides, craftsmen, and backstreet eateries on a small-group food tour with two meals included.

“Absolutely outstanding! The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the food as well the best locally owned places to eat. I've taken tours in 20+ countries and this tour was one of my very favorites!”

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13.Istanbul Old City: Basilica Cistern – Blue Mosque – Grand Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Review of Istanbul’s Old City tour, featuring the Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar with a small English-speaking group.

“We had an incredible experience exploring Istanbul Old City with our expert guide, Tolga Kinas. Tolga’s deep knowledge, engaging storytelling, and ability to answer all our questions about Istanbul’s rich and fascinating history made the tour truly exceptional. We cannot recommend Tolga highly enough!”

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14.Morning Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $141

Review of Istanbul’s four-hour tour with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar, including timing, value, guides and practical tips.

“The tour was in a small group which facilitates a greater personal touch. It was all done on time with a steady pace and our guide providing us with very interesting information about the sites visited. Highly recommended.”

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15.Manavgat River Cruise, Waterfalls and Market Tour from Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 100 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $41

Review of the Manavgat River Cruise from Side, with river-sea swimming, lunch, waterfalls, market time, costs, and practical tips.

“Bis auf das Essen alles exklusive, nicht annähernd wie beworben, extra hier, extra da, Getränke werden einem förmlich aufgezwungen. Musikpegel wie in einer Dizze, Photograph und krätziger Papagei, Badepause entpuppt sich als Souvenirverkaufsstelle, mit der Möglichkeit für €40, 10 min Wassersport zu betreiben, Aufenthalt auf dem Markt 4h30min, am Treffpunkt unendliche Nachfage ob man noch etwas essen oder trinken möchte, selbst wenn.man noch ein halbvolles Glas vor sich hat.”

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