3-Hour Istanbul Rug Shopping Tour with a Rug Expert

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Buy handmade rugs with guidance from a rug expert
• 02 Shop for handcrafted ceramics and leather products in Istanbul
• 03 Browse Turkish delight, spices, saffron, herbal teas, and local nuts
• 04 Get a private introduction to handmade rugs and the Turkish rug industry

This specialized private shopping tour lasts approximately 3-6 hours and is designed for international visitors to Istanbul who are interested in purchasing handmade rugs, ceramics, leather coats, handbags, pashminas, Turkish delight, saffron, spices, herbal teas, and local nuts. Beginning at 10 AM in the Grand Bazaar area, your guide helps you find the best shops for these items while sharing expert insight into handmade rugs and the Turkish rug industry.

Meet your tour guide in the Sultanahmet or Grand Bazaar area for a private rug tour and a short briefing about handmade rugs and the Turkish rug industry.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Private Rug Shopping Tour in Sultanahmet and Grand Bazaar

• Meet your tour guide in the Sultanahmet or Grand Bazaar area for a private rug tour and a short briefing about handmade rugs and the Turkish rug industry.

• Visit a rug shop or a wholesaler to see rugs.

• Enjoy some shopping time and pay by credit card to have the rugs delivered to your home address.

The tour ends here.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Services of a rug expert tour guide for a 3-hour private tour

What's Not Included

• Lunch and drinks
• Admission fees for museums
• Gratuity

What to bring

• Credit card

Know before you go

• This tour is designed for international visitors to Istanbul who are interested in purchasing handmade rugs, ceramics, leather coats, handbags, pashminas, Turkish delight, saffron, and spices. Please note that this tour is not a cultural activity just for sightseeing.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Sultanahmet, Alemdar, Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Tour start

Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.