Food & drink
Spice Bazaar
A covered market by the Eminönü ferry piers, full of spices, Turkish delight, dried fruit and tea. It is open on Sundays when the Grand Bazaar is not.
Sights
Grand Bazaar
One of the world's oldest covered markets, a maze of lanes selling carpets, lamps, jewellery and leather. Easy to get lost, so agree a meeting point.
Closed on Sundays.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Galataport Istanbul cruise terminal (Karaköy) | 33 min | walk |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
Sights
Süleymaniye Mosque
Sinan's great mosque on one of the city's hills, often quieter than the Sultanahmet sights, with fine views over the Golden Horn from its gardens.
Sights
Basilica Cistern
A huge underground Byzantine water store held up by rows of lit columns, including two carved Medusa heads. Cool and atmospheric on a hot day.