Authentic Turkish Cooking at a Local’s Home in Cihangir

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Badge of Excellence

Istanbul, Turkey

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

Istanbul, Turkey

5.0

(28)

Turkish Delight Making Workshop / Cooking Class in Old City

from $40

Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop

Istanbul, Turkey

4.9

(197)

Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop

from $20

Special Offer

Smiling participant enjoying the process of Turkish coffee making during a workshop in Istanbul.

Istanbul, Turkey

4.3

(6)

Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop in Istanbul

from

$26

$32

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

Sample Menu

Starter

Soup

Mercimek or Ezogelin

Main

Dolma or Karnıyarık

Peppers stuffed with meat, rice, vegetables and spices or eggplant with meat.

Starter

Turkish Mezes

The host can change the menu up to the season.

Starter

Salad

Seasonal Turkish Salad

What's Included

Dinner

If the experience is booked for 5pm, it will be held as a dinner!
Lunch

If the experience is booked for 12.00pm, it will be held as lunch.
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Pürtelaş Hasan Efendi, Özoğul Sk. No:18, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul has traffic issue. I suggest you use metro, ferry as much as you can. The apartment is on the floor -1, downstairs. Ring the bell 17 or call your host when you arrive!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
By booking, you accept this waiver. This experience is not wheelchair accessible. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, contact us before the experience at I acknowledge that participating in this LokalBond experience involves inherent risks including physical activity, travel, and interaction with unknown environments, which may result in personal injury or property damage. My participation is entirely voluntary and I may withdraw at any time. I certify I am in good health and will inform LokalBond of any health changes prior to the experience. I assume all risks involved and release LokalBond, its owners, employees, agents, and hosts from any claims or liabilities arising from my participation. I agree to indemnify LokalBond from any related claims or damages. This waiver is governed by Turkish law. I have read and fully understand these terms and agree to them voluntarily.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

Supplied by

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 4 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 5 (from a traveler's review)

Reviews

5.0

based on 15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We perform checks on reviews

Awesome cooking: experiencing Turkey from the inside!

AnnaMaria_L, Jun 2026

It was a wonderful experience to get to know Turkey from the inside! Turkish food, Turkish people and having so much fun together! Leyla, the host, is filled with so much joy and makes you feel at home! And the food was really good as well! I would always do it again!

Cooking Class

Peggy_P, Jan 2026

This cooking class was so tasty and lots of fun!! Our hosts introduced us to some wonderful Turkish dishes and made sure that we all felt welcomed and comfortable in their home. The instruction was very detailed and went at a pace that all levels could follow.

Experience local culture through food

Cynthia_S, Nov 2025

Great way to learn more about the people, food and culture. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Rodja, our host, and getting to here family. We learned so much about her and her experiences as well as the local area. Loved that it was hands on and there were only 4 of us in the class. The food was delicious and Rodja an exceptional host. Highly recommend!

Amazing home cooking experience we joined in Istanbul as a couple

Ezgi_B, Jun 2025

I truly appreciated how well-prepared Özge was during our cooking experience. I learned many different recipes from Turkish cuisine, all enhanced by her unique touch. I felt both guided and free at the same time, so I want to express my gratitude to our host for creating such an open atmosphere. My favorite dishes included biber dolması (stuffed peppers) and kabak tarator (yogurt-zucchini mezze). Although I struggled a bit with rolling the cigarette böreks, the taste was still delicious regardless of their shape. Overall, it was a delightful time spent with my partner. We both enjoyed the cooking and dining experience with someone who was friendly and generous!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Dear Ezgi, Thank you for your kind words. You have just made my day. It was such a pleasure hosting you and don't worry you did great job with the böreks. Send Tuan my love and you are always welcome here!

Wonderful Food and Fellowship

Patty_S, Oct 2024

The cooking class was a wonderful experience of not only learning some simple yet wonderful home cooked meals that are made regularly in Istanbul, but also getting to spend time talking with our hostess, Nuran and share and learn about each others lives and families. She was such a wonderful hostess along with her sister-in-law. Highly recommend if you want to get to know the beautiful people of Istanbul.