A short guide to the Grand Bazaar & Spice Bazaar, filmed by Tourist 2 Townie video blogger Gareth Leonard on the Walks of Turkey Bazaars & Bosphorus Tour: [ Ссылка ]).
Gareth gives us tips for visiting the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul: Bring a guide and arrive ready to barter because the sellers here are professionals! With over 61 streets and 3,000 shops, the Grand Bazaar is the largest covered mall in the world, filled to bursting point with carpets, ceramics, leathers, jewellery, lamps, furniture and anything else your heart could desire. Traveling with a Grand Bazaar guide, Gareth shows us the best of the wares on offer.
Then it’s on to our Spice Bazaar guide, where Gareth uncovers those quintessential Istanbul flavours, from savoury saffron to sweet Turkish delight.
With 91 million visits in 2014, the Grand Bazaar is as chaotic as they come, so be sure to travel with an expert local, to get the best from your experience.
