20 Aug 2023
After booking the 2 days private tour with Zerrin, She suggested to visit Bazaars with a guide before shopping there. We were planning to do it by our selves.But It was really good idea to step in to Grand Bazaar with someone who knows the streets well. We were thinking just to walk around in the streets. There are too many similar stores next to eachother and everyone invites you to their own store. After 15 minutes, we would be thinking just to go out.
In next day we started day with Zerrin. She navigated us in shopping style and showed all real artist’s galleries in back streets of Grand Bazaar. We didn’t understand how the time running fast. Here, you can find unique Turkish products and souvenirs like spices, ceramic plates, ornamental lamps, rugs, and many other items. Zerryn is very knowladgable about history of tiles, rugs. Jewellry. We visited small jewellry workshops met with man who has been designing jewelry for59 years.
We visited a rug store and had got really good information about the details of rugs. Thank you Zerrin. We were thinking, Grand Bazaar was only place where you can find touristic goods and bargaining place. We were totally wrong. Understood that Grand Bazaar is the hearth of art and craft.
We recommend Tour Guide Zerrin. She is very knowledgeable about the history, culture, and food of Istanbul and can tailor the tour to your interests and needs.