Item: Rug Shopping with Expert, Grand Bazaar
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Rug Shopping with Expert, Grand Bazaar

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Join our private rug shopping tour in Istanbul and navigate the bustling rug market with an expert. Discover the art of Turkish rug making and avoid scams with our knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Grand Bazaar - Exclusive Rug & Carpet Shopping Tour in Istanbul

Join a licensed tour guide with over 20 years of experience for a unique rug shopping tour in Istanbul. Designed for enthusiasts of authentic Turkish rugs, this isn’t a typical sightseeing tour—it’s a specialized shopping experience tailored for serious buyers. The goal is to offer a personalized, trustworthy experience for every guest.

Without expert guidance, navigating the rug market can be overwhelming. The guide will help you avoid scams, discover genuine high-quality pieces, and find the perfect rug for your taste and budget.

What to Expect:
The guide will introduce you to the world of Turkish rugs and carpets. You’ll visit reputable shops in the Grand Bazaar, where you’ll learn about the history and craftsmanship behind these treasures. For exclusive deals, the guide can connect you with trusted wholesalers or small shops offering hidden gems.

Available every day except Sunday
Complimentary admission for one person when booking for two or more

What's Included

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

As a licensed tour guide with over 25 years of experience and a rug expert, the author of “All You Need to Know Before Buying Oriental Rugs” offers unparalleled expertise in handmade Turkish rugs. With an extensive network of both small and large rug dealers and wholesalers, a unique shopping experience in Istanbul is guaranteed. Leveraging professional connections and knowledge, a seamless, informative, and enjoyable rug shopping journey is ensured. By choosing a professional guide, clients gain access to insider insights, avoid common pitfalls, and make informed decisions with confidence. The experience is tailored to meet individual needs and budgets, making the rug purchasing journey a successful and memorable part of the trip.

Please also check the Trip Advisor page, “Ali’s Protravel & Tours,” with 277 five-star ratings and reviews.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293974-d3570940-Reviews-Ali_s_Protravel_Tours-Istanbul.html

Location

Kahve Dünyası - Nuruosmaniye

Ç. Nuruosmaniye Caddesi

Meeting at a cafe called KAHVE DUNYASI near the Grand Bazaar.. Please contact me if you prefer another place to meet. We can decide together.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Susiz475

Mar 3, 2023

Magic Carpet Ride with Ali - We knew we would like a rug as a Turkish souvenir so finding Ali was the perfect answer. We gave him some info upfront on what we were looking for and he delivered! Ali is so knowledgeable on Turkish and other “oriental” rugs and educated us while offering Turkish coffee and tea in the first shop. We spent much more than the allotted time agonizing over the beautiful options but Ali was ever patient and even offered to go to still more shops. When one salesman was a little too pushy, he stepped in to “save” me and we left to see a wholesaler who purchased used and antique rugs. We found 3 unique rugs we could not live without and Ali made arrangements for shipments home. Very educated, articulate and fascinating person to show you Istanbul and especially the rug markets!

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704ms1

Nov 22, 2019

An experience not to be missed - The Grand Bazaar and surrounding streets full of stalls are a fascinating mix of old and new. Don’t worry about safety, you feel very safe and not scared to walk around freely any time of day or night. Weekends do get really busy as locals also visit but even though it’s crowded you still feel safe. The main covered area which is known as the bazaar does feel very commercial and more like a Mall as each stall has a sign and standard size but the many many streets surrounding the area are the old style traditional stalls that you imagine a bazaar to be like. Street after street of narrow walkways with all kinds of wares for sale. There’s food and restaurant areas, and dessert cafes, all of which give a nice resting place before more shopping. There’s no pressure to buy, in fact the stall holders wait for you to approach, not like many years ago. You won’t find and gold or jewellery stalls but spices, Turkish delight, fruit, nuts, traditional crafts, bags, T-shirt’s and souvenirs are in abundance.

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