Private Rug Shopping - Learn, Watch and Buy Rugs in Grand Bazaar

Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, Turkish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

We will provide a complete service, ensuring your comfort and trust throughout the journey. After you book, we will get in touch with you to decide on the time you like to come to our store, we will chose the time and curate a private experience just for you or your group. Upon your request we can also provide pick up!

This experience is designed for those who are genuinely interested in buying Rugs in Istanbul's iconic Grand Bazaar!

This is more than just a shopping trip; it is a unique opportunity to learn about the craftsmanship and discover the history of Turkish Rugs, including the traditional materials used, knots per square inch, and techniques that go into making each piece.

You'll watch a skilled local artisan craftswoman weaving a Rug, just as it has been done for generations in the villages, if you purchase, you will be contributing to the livelihood of artisans in rural areas.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Unlimited Turkish Delicacies and Drinks
  • In-person tutor: Spanish, English, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, French, Portuguese
  • No equipments are needed for this experience.

What to expect

This experience is not only shopping for a Rug with great discounts, bargaining tricks and guidance, it is also learning the patterns, and culture through locals.

We will walk by in the Grand Bazaar, learn significance of it in the history of the Empires and Rug making/selling, with hidden sites.

1. Visiting the Art Gallery:
We will visit the Art Gallery with many artistic pieces. As we walk between the patterns, we will go back in time, talk about the historic importance of the motives and the meanings.

2. Carpet Weaving Demonstration:
We will watch a skilled artisan weaving the carpets from scratch. She will tell us about the knot techniques and you will have the chance to work on the loom yourself with her guidance.

3. Understanding the Carpets:
Me and the experienced Carpet Expert who worked in museums for the Rug curations will tell you about the Turkish carpets tradition, meanings, materials and techniques on site.

4. Exclusive and Safe Shopping:
You will be in safe hands, accessing curated selection of the trusted dealers, personalized shopping with shipping possibility and great pricing.

The warm connections, cultural insights and Turkish coffee/Tea are guaranteed!

  1. Grand Bazaar

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet near the "Cemberlitas" tram station, next to the Constantins Column.

UPON REQUEST, WE CAN PROVIDE PICK UP FROM YOUR HOTEL!

End point

We will meet near the "Cemberlitas" tram station, next to the Constantins Column.

UPON REQUEST, WE CAN PROVIDE PICK UP FROM YOUR HOTEL!

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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