Make Turkish Simit & Cook a Traditional Breakfast in Galata

5.0 (2 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesRussian, English
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Learn the art of making simit, Istanbul's beloved street food, in a hands-on cooking class that transforms baking into a culinary journey. Under the expert guidance of a professional chef, knead and shape your simit dough, master the traditional molasses dip, and coat it with crunchy sesame seeds. While your simit bakes, whip up delicious menemen, acuka, and homemade jam, ensuring a hearty breakfast spread awaits. Gather around a warm table to savor your creations with unlimited Turkish tea, all in a vibrant setting near Galata Tower.

What's included

  • Rich breakfast service
  • Professional chef guidance
  • All simit and breakfast ingredients
  • Unlimited hot tea

What to expect

During this experience, you will learn how to make your own traditional Turkish simit from scratch with the guidance of our professional chef. You will knead and shape the dough, dip it into molasses, coat it with sesame seeds, and bake it until perfectly crispy.

While your simit is rising and baking, you will also prepare classic Turkish breakfast favorites such as menemen, acuka, and homemade jam. At the end of the workshop, you will sit down at a warm shared breakfast table and enjoy everything you made, served with cheese, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and unlimited Turkish tea.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We are located directly across from Bloom Cafe, diagonally opposite Beyrut Cafe, and right next to Tolga Aras Photography. Our venue is a spacious and bright street-level shop.

End point

We are located directly across from Bloom Cafe, diagonally opposite Beyrut Cafe, and right next to Tolga Aras Photography. Our venue is a spacious and bright street-level shop.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

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

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