Inside the Grand Bazaar

Itinerary · Istanbul, Türkiye

48 hours of luxury in Istanbul, day 2: bazaars, Karaköy & a rooftop star

The old bazaars early, lunch under blue tiles, modern art on the Karaköy waterfront and dinner on a starred rooftop.

Day 2 of 2

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  1. 9:30

    1Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı)

    Beyazıt·Covered bazaar

    Early, before the crowds (closed Sundays).

  2. 11:30

    2Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı)

    Eminönü·Covered bazaar

    Spices, lokum and tea.

  3. 12:30

    3Pandeli

    Eminönü·Ottoman & Turkish

    Lunch above the Spice Bazaar gate.

  4. 15:00

    4Istanbul Modern

    Karaköy·Museum of modern art

    Renzo Piano’s museum on the water.

  5. 17:00

    5Galataport

    Karaköy·Waterfront shopping

    The Karaköy waterfront at sunset.

  6. 20:00

    6Nicole

    Beyoğlu·Modern Mediterranean

    Dinner above Tomtom Suites (one MICHELIN Star).

  7. 22:30

    7Flekk

    Beyoğlu·Cocktail bar

    Cocktails in Tomtom.

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