Buying a gorgeous and rare silk carpet from Nuri (aka John Travolta) was an enjoyable adventure and…read morean excellent value compared to the other Istanbul rug shops we visited. Highly recommended! Ask to visit the rooftop terrace for fabulous views of the Blue Mosque, and all around.

Savas Demir tried to befriend my group when meeting a tour guide for the day. At first he seemed…read morefriendly but it was all fake. He waited outside the Basicilla Cistern when we were leaving and hounded us to come into his store. He was extremely rude and aggressive. When I told him that I felt sick and wanted to go to my hotel he said he hoped that I got sick and broke my legs. He then cursed at me i will never set foot in this shop.