Experts' Choice Award Misir Carsisi
What the experts agree on
Istanbul's Spice Bazaar dazzles with jewel-toned spices and Turkish sweets like lokum and baklava. Smaller and more colorful than the Grand Bazaar, it's sensory overload worth exploring—especially the outer alleys where locals actually shop.
“A visual experience as much as a place to shop for spices, Turkish delights and other souvenirs.”
– Time Out
Fodor's "The enticing Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, is much smaller than the Grand Bazaar but more colorful." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Vividly coloured spices are displayed alongside jewel-like lokum (Turkish delight) at this Ottoman-era marketplace, providing eye candy for the thousands of tourists and locals." Full review
Afar Magazine "Armed with a keen eye and an even better nose in Istanbul's historic Spice Bazaar, I found the grand daddy of them all—pistachio "mountains."" Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"In this paradise of scents and flavours it's hard to resist the myriad offerings on offer, such as the ubiquitous Turkish Delight and other gourmet treats." Full review
Afar Magazine "Also known as the Spice Bazaar, the Egyptian, is the oldest market in Instanbul. The best bargains to be had are in the alleys just outside of the building where more of the locals shop." Full review
