Grand Spice Bazaar — Local services in Fatih

Tourists - AVOID this location! I accidentally Ubered here instead of the actual Spice Bazaar and it is simply a store with EXTREMELY pushy salesmen who coerced me to purchase extremely high quantity of items that were incredibly overpriced without asking. They literally started bagging anything I tried to look at and began vacuum sealing everything and print out pricing stickers. Whenever I tried to politely decline a product, they showed disappointment and rudeness. I only agreed to buy 1-2 items to literally get the hell out because I felt borderline unsafe as a solo female traveller, and when I asked to reduce quantity of items, the manager became extremely angry, yelled at me, and told me to get out of his store. Probably the most uncomfortable experience I had in my time visiting...

From my exprerience spice Market in Istanbul is a sensory delight. Nestled in the historic Eminönü district, this vibrant bazaar teems with exotic aromas and colors. From saffron to Turkish delight, the stalls offer an array of spices and treats. A must-visit for an authentic taste of Istanbul's rich...

The prices were very reasonable I would say DO buy from here!! the prices are ok and they are much the same or higher in other local places too. Amazing vibrant colours and vendors welcoming with samples of turkish delight. It is rather crowded in the bazaar so be careful of your...