Istanbul Food and Culture Tour: Dinner at Local Family

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Join a small-group food tour and experience the warmth of Turkish hospitality with a home-cooked meal at a local family's house. Explore the historic streets of Sultanahmet with your expert guide before arriving at the family home for a traditional Turkish feast. Discover the authentic flavors of Turkish cooking and engage with the family to learn about daily life in Turkey. While there may be limited English, your guide will translate, ensuring an intimate, cultural experience. Afterward, mingle with locals at their favorite spots and enjoy Istanbul from a local’s perspective.

• Enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local family, experiencing the true flavors of Turkish cuisine.
• Immerse yourself in Turkish culture with the warm hospitality of a local family.
• Wander through historical Sultanahmet and explore local haunts with the help of a knowledgeable guide.
• Chat with the family and gain insight into everyday life in Turkey while practicing authentic Turkish customs.

What's included

Local English-Speaking Guide
All Fees and Taxes
Home-cooked dinner and tea-soft drinks

Gratuities (Recommended)
Extra drinks at the teahouse

What to expect

Sultanahmet District
Pass by

We will be welcomed to family for dinner and meet with family. This will be great opportunity to understand the local culture in Istanbul.
Hippodrome
15m

The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that was the sporting and social center of Constantinople. Today it is a square with a few fragments of the original structure surviving. Monuments decorating the Hippodrome include the 3500-year-old Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column.
German Fountain
10m

German Fountain
Obelisk of Theodosius
10m

The Obelisk of Theodosius
Sultanahmet Square
10m

This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul
Pass by

Hagia Sophia
Istanbul
Pass by

Later your guide will take you to a local tea house and have chit chat about local style of Istanbul

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide ( wears a tourist guide badge so easy to spot) will meet you by the entrance (outside on the street) of "FOODIE-IST CAFE AND BRASSERIE". Located on “Yerebatan Street” where the tram lines (T1) run through Sultanahmet, approximately 2 minutes walk from Sultanahmet tram stop.

End point

Your guide ( wears a tourist guide badge so easy to spot) will meet you by the entrance (outside on the street) of "FOODIE-IST CAFE AND BRASSERIE". Located on “Yerebatan Street” where the tram lines (T1) run through Sultanahmet, approximately 2 minutes walk from Sultanahmet tram stop.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be aware that the standard of dress through out Turkey is conservative. To respect this and for your own comfort we recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for both women and men. Turkish people do not wear shoes within the home so we suggest easy slip on shoes be worn. The weather in Istanbul is highly variable depending on the time of year. Winters range from freezing cold to extremely hot and humid in summer .
Minimum age of passengers is: 12
Can accommadate vegan or vegetarian options when the clients inform us in advance.
Please inform us for any dietaries or allergies in advance when you book the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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