So much fun and great deals! Make sure you have plenty of cash and not just cards because some places only accept cash on hand. This was the perfect place to buy gifts for people with a Turkish flare. Please be aware there are numerous fake high end shops, if you only want the logo that's fine but realize it isn't authentic. I would suggest their pottery, table covers, fun mementos and Turkish delights.

The comments were really bad and it doesn't make you want to enter the big bazaar. However, I went there and I think they understood the criticism because there were no smokers inside, it smelled of spices, and no harassment even if I stopped to look. To have a truly great experience

Amazing place, I don’t know anything else like this. It’s a feast of colour. There are supposed to be around 4,000 shops which gives you an idea of the size. Lots of narrow streets and if you want to go back to a shop, make sure you ask for a business card otherwise you will find it hard to locate again. It’s covered, so a good venue if it’s raining. Bargains can be had if you are prepared to barter. Often no prices are showing so do prior research. I bought a bomber jacket from a really nice guy and his brother from Agni leather, gate 3 number 10 and am well pleased with it.

Fantastic, I went back centuries in time. Relive the period of the Ottomans' conquest of Constantinople. Visiting the Cisterna Basilica, seeing the engineering of the time and realizing that today no one does works of that scale, was a trip back in time

Lots have changed after 5 years ago when I came here for the 1st time.. It looks more proper and boutique like most of the shops here... U must know how to bargain but yet, they sometimes adamant with their price. Istanbul is now too expensive...

Great for the experience. The locals will say not to spend too much money there (it's an overpriced tourist trap they say) but you might find some good souvenirs. But for the history and experience I recommend going. Note that if you need to use the bathroom in the bazaar, you will need 3 lira to go through the turnstile to get in. (Or you can be like my sister and with the help of the bathroom attendant hop the barrier. I paid 10 lira and told the attendant to keep the rest.) Nice cafes are outside of the bazaar- with no "fee" per se. I went in Feb- so not too crowded. Please hide your valuables (maybe money under your shirt)- I am told pickpockets are here.

Real hustle and bustle atmosphere and wouldn't have it any different. Its got hundreds and hundreds of shops and so many variations of things. Love the experience. Even in summer or winter it's busy. Wear a good pair of shoes and take an extra bag for all the goodies you buy. Lots to eat and drink along the way

The Grand Bazaar is the largest bazaar and one of the oldest covered bazaars in the world, located in the center of Istanbul, in the middle of Beyazıt, Nuruosmaniye and Mercan districts. There are approximately 4,000 shops in the Grand Bazaar and the total number of employees in these shops is approximately 25,000. It is said to house nearly 500,000 people at its busiest times during the day.[1] In 2014, it was ranked 1st among the most visited tourist attractions in the world with 91,250,000 visitors.[2] The Grand Bazaar is often referred to as the world's first shopping mall

So we didn't need anything and just went to the bazaar for fun. The bazaar is gigantic and they sell absolutely everything. Not just good replicas of bags, watches, etc., but also spices, tea, carpets - simply everything. The sellers talk and offer their products, but are never pushy. Everyone speaks English and often even German. As in every bazaar, haggling is a must and those who get involved often hear stories about the city, the bazaar, restaurant suggestions, everyday topics or even strokes of fate. We had fun.

Wow what an amazing site to visit. Market was busy but not crowded. Purchased earrings for my granddaughter in a jewellery store in the market. If you have a chance in your life to visit Istanbul then go to the market. I still think about it regularly and it just increases my wish to return.