Spice Market

The Spice Market in the Sultanahmet should not be missed! The scents and colors astound. It's by the harbor and convenient to ferries on the Bosphorus.

Be sure to buy some spices. Most of the vendors have their own special mixtures. And the best part: the vendors can vacuum-seal your purchase for the trip home.

You can't beat a meal on the go from a local market and this was one of the best. The whole experience was very aesthetically pleasing and less crowded than the Grand Bazaar. Fantastic photo opportunities abound and everything you need for a snack to a throw together gourmet meal is yours for the taking!