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Discover the real taste of the Spice Bazaar with a FREE herbal teas, dried & fresh nuts, and Turkish delights treat made especially for our Pass holders.
About This Activity
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Walk-In AccessDirect entry with pass ID or instant e-ticket QR code
Highlights
- A completely FREE tasting experience in Spice Bazaar, exclusively for Istanbul Tourist Pass® guests
- A warm welcome with herbal teas, premium nuts, and delicious Turkish delights
- Discover the real flavors of the Spice Bazaar in a friendly, local shop
- Learn fun stories about spices, tea culture, and the history of the bazaar
- See rare Persian saffron and find out what makes it so special
- Enjoy a peaceful, delicious pause during your Old City journey
- Perfect little treat for photos, memories, and sharing with friends
- 20% discount on all purchases for Pass holders, a great bonus if you want to bring home tasty gifts
Includes
- Complimentary tasting of a selection of flavored teas, nuts, and Turkish delights
- Information about Turkish spices and their uses
- Exclusive 20% discount for Pass guests
- Friendly staff offering explanations and tasting guidance
About Spice Bazaar Tasting Experience
The Spice Bazaar is one of the most colorful places in Istanbul and this experience brings its flavors to life. Pass guests can enjoy a warm welcome inside a traditional shop that offers teas, nuts, Turkish delights, spices, and even rare Persian saffron. You can taste pomegranate tea, try fresh nuts, and discover how local spices are used in Turkish cuisine. The team also shares small stories about the bazaar and shows you how to spot high quality products. It is a short but charming stop that adds flavor, culture, and a friendly moment to your visit.
This experience is a special treat from Istanbul Tourist Pass® for our guests. It is completely FREE and gives you a delicious break inside one of the most colorful spots in the city. And if you fall in love with anything you taste, Pass holders enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on all purchases. It is a short, flavorful stop that feels like a gift during your day in the Old City.
Times & Duration
Istanbul Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı) is open every day between 10.00 AM and 8.00 PM
Where You'll Be
How to Get There?
Getting to the Spice Bazaar Turkish Delights & Herbal Teas Tasting Experience in Istanbul is convenient and accessible from various parts of Istanbul. Here’s a guide to help you reach this iconic landmark:
The Spice Bazaar is in the heart of Istanbul’s Old City, right next to the Eminönü tram stop. It is very easy to reach from almost anywhere in the city. If you are staying around Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Karaköy, or Taksim, you can get there in just a few minutes by public transport.
Take the T1 tram and get off at Eminönü. When you exit the station, you will see the Spice Bazaar just across the square.
Walk through the main entrance and enjoy the colorful atmosphere. The detailed shop name and exact location of your tasting point will be shown inside the Istanbul Tourist Pass® app, so you can simply follow the map and directions there.
It is a short, easy walk and a perfect place to visit while exploring the Old City.
Spice Bazaar Turkish Delights & Herbal Teas Tasting Experience
The Spice Bazaar is full of color and sound, and this amazing tasting stop gives you a quiet moment inside all that energy. It feels warm and honest, like a shop you wander into by chance but end up remembering.
A Tasting Table Full of Good Things
When you arrive, they welcome you with small treats. You can try different herbal teas, not only pomegranate but many other blends they prepare daily. They also offer fresh nuts and soft Turkish delights. It is simple, tasty, and makes you feel close to the place.
Spices With Stories
The staff loves talking about their products. They explain how people in Turkey use spices at home, how tea is part of daily life, and how the bazaar grew into one of the city’s busiest spots. You also get to see their Persian saffron, which they treat almost like a treasure, and they tell you why it is special.
A Completely Local and Friendly Experience
This is not a tour or a long visit. It is just a warm pause. You can ask questions, smell the herbs, taste a few things, and enjoy being in a shop that still feels personal in the middle of such a famous market.
A Nice Gift for Pass Guests
Everything you taste is free for Istanbul Tourist Pass® holders. If you want to buy something afterward, they give you a 20% discount. It is a sweet way to take home a little piece of the bazaar.
Know Before You Go
- This tasting is only for Istanbul Tourist Pass® users, so keep your pass app on your phone.
- The Spice Bazaar can be very crowded, especially around midday. Walk slowly and stay aware of your surroundings.
- If you have any allergies, tell the staff before tasting anything. They will guide you safely.
- The shop may get busy at times, but they always try to make space for Pass guests.
- Carrying a small bag is easier inside the bazaar’s narrow corridors.
- Take your time, move calmly, and enjoy this little moment in the middle of the bazaar.
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