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Istanbul Turkish Home Cooking Class with a Local

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

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Overview

    Sample Menu

    Main

    Karnıyarık

    Roasted eggplants stuffed with a savory mix of ground meat.

    Starter

    Sigara Böreği - Turkish Pastry

    Crispy, golden pastry rolls filled with creamy feta cheese and herb.

    Starter

    Kabak Tarator

    A refreshing zucchini meze with yogurt, garlic, and walnuts—light, cool, and full of Mediterranean taste.

    Starter

    Salad

    Seasonal Turkish salad

    Dessert

    İrmik Tatlısı

    Semolina Dessert

    What's Included

    • Meals
    • 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
      Turkish Coffee

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • Abbasağa, Çeşme Ykş. No:3, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye

        You can text me when you are in Çeşme Yokuşu St.

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      What To Expect

      1

      Dolmabahce Palace

      2

      Yildiz Palace Museum

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
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      Cancellation Policy

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

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      Featured review

      Thomas_C
      This cooking class with Ozge was one of the highlights of our trip to Istanbul! From the moment we arrived, she made us feel completely at home. We loved hearing her stories and learning about Turkish culture while cooking together. Every dish was so flavorful, and Ozge explained everything so clearly that we can’t wait to try them again at home. The whole experience felt warm, genuine, and personal — like spending an afternoon with a friend. And of course, we adored meeting Penny and Theo, her sweet little helpers! Highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants an authentic taste of local life in Istanbul.

      Reviews

      5.0
      based on 22 reviews
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      Wonderful Local Food and Hospitality

      Martin_H, Apr 2026
      We had a lovely evening hosted by Ozge in her her. More than the cooking class and the food was the conversation and hospitality of being welcomed into a local's home and hearing about the culture and daily life in Istanbul. A wonderful, priceless experience that we would do again!

      Response from Host, Apr 2026

      Dear Martin, thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you :))) You are always welcome back 💛

      Amazing experience

      Vesna_C, Feb 2026
      ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An absolutely wonderful home cooking experience in Istanbul! Everything was super clean, and our host was incredibly polite, patient, and welcoming. The food was outstanding—authentic, flavorful, and prepared with so much care. What made it even more special was that they sent me the recipes afterward, so I can recreate the dishes at home. I would 100% do this experience every single time I visit Istanbul. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a real, heartfelt taste of Turkish home cooking.

      It was a great experience...

      Dylan_S, Dec 2025
      It was a great experience and my host was very welcoming into her home. The food was delicious and I really learnt some great traditional recipes.

      Incredibly fun and intimate experience!! The food is delicious and Ozge is an amazing host!! Highly recommend this!!

      Sean_B, Nov 2025
      Wow!! What an incredible experience. Had so much fun making some traditional Turkish Food. Ozge is such a friendly and lovely host and made me feel so welcome. The food was delicious and got learn so much about the food, people and culture. Highly recommend this experience.

      Response from Host, Nov 2025

      Dear Sean, Thank you so much for your kind words! I had such a great time spending the day with you, and I’m so happy you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again one day!

      An exceptional afternoon with Özge preparing, cooking and eating her family dishes! Amiable, fun and great cook!

      Susan_L, Oct 2025
      Good to be a Turkish home and neighborhood learning grandmother’s recipes! Exceptional host. Delicious food. Fun visit.

      Response from Host, Oct 2025

      Dear Susan, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure having you in my home and cooking together. I’m so happy you enjoyed the food and the neighborhood experience. Hope to see you again for more Turkish dishes and good laughs!

      Tasty and lovely

      Thomas_C, Oct 2025
      This cooking class with Ozge was one of the highlights of our trip to Istanbul! From the moment we arrived, she made us feel completely at home. We loved hearing her stories and learning about Turkish culture while cooking together. Every dish was so flavorful, and Ozge explained everything so clearly that we can’t wait to try them again at home. The whole experience felt warm, genuine, and personal — like spending an afternoon with a friend. And of course, we adored meeting Penny and Theo, her sweet little helpers! Highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants an authentic taste of local life in Istanbul.

      Delicious cooking experience

      wouterina_V, Nov 2025
      You will not only learn to prepare Turkish food, you will learn that this can be done in any kitchen. It doesn't require anything special and the result is great.
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