Turkish Cooking Class in Istanbul with a Local Host
Overview
A true in-home Turkish experience—you’re welcomed not just as a guest, but as part of the family.
The focus is as much on conversation and connection as on cooking.
You’ll meet my adorable cat and dog, who are always excited to make new friends.
We’ll end the meal the authentic Turkish way—with fresh coffee, dessert, and maybe even a fortune reading.
You’ll walk away not only with new recipes, but with new memories, friendships, and stories.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Turkish Coffee
- 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!
- Meals
Meeting Location
Abbasağa
Çeşme Ykş. No:3, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Step into my cozy, air conditioned home in vibrant and safe Besiktas for an intimate small group Turkish cooking class.
This is a hands on experience, not a demonstration. You will actively cook and taste a full traditional Turkish meal from scratch in a relaxed, social and welcoming setting. Whether you are a beginner or a food lover, this experience is designed to be personal, fun and truly memorable.
Meet My Furry Co Hosts: My cozy home is shared with a very friendly cat and dog who love welcoming guests. They may join us and add to the warm, family like atmosphere.
As we cook together, you will discover the traditions behind authentic Turkish cuisine. Once everything is ready, we will sit down together and enjoy the meal you created, just like a family.
We will finish with traditional Turkish coffee, dessert and and—if you’d like—a fun coffee fortune reading.
This is your chance to escape the heat, experience real local life and create lasting memories.
Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request. Please inform me of any dietary restrictions when booking.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5600961P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Tea and coffee. Turkish Coffee.
- 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!.
- Meals.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Turkish Cooking Class in Istanbul with a Local Host is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Turkish Cooking Class in Istanbul with a Local Host will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeTurkish Coffee
- DinnerIf the experience is booked for 5pm, it will be held as a dinner!
- LunchIf the experience is booked for 12.00pm, it will be held as lunch!
- Meals
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
