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Spice Bazaar public halls

Browse the L-shaped 17th-century market behind the New Mosque, where covered lanes still trade in spices, tea and dried fruit.

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What to expect

Built in 1660 beside the New Mosque, the Mısır Çarşısı is a compact covered market in Eminönü. Its L-shaped halls are lined with stalls selling spices, nuts, dried fruit, tea and other foods; pair the walk with the mosque courtyard or the waterfront, and budget only if you choose to shop.

Free entry

Before you go

Entry and costs

Entry to the bazaar is free. Food and goods at the stalls cost extra; nearby mosque interiors, ferries and guided visits are separate.

Visitor notes

Walking through the bazaar is free; goods cost extra. This is an active market with busy aisles and variable trading hours; confirm any holiday or security closures.

Opening hours

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Published hours checked 1 November 2026. For holidays, temporary closures or event changes, check the official source below.

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City walkLandmark viewsFree day out

Official sourceMısır Çarşısı — visitor information and working hours

Visit Istanbul — Spice Bazaar history and location

Checked 1 November 2026. Hours, entry rules and access can change; check this page again before you visit.

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