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Cooking Class in Istanbul

New To The Site! Istanbul, Turkey

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Overview

Meryem invites you to join her and her amazing staff of ladies from the Black Sea to their village to learn some of the secrets of the Turkish kitchen. Meryem has established her business as a social enterprise to provide meaningful and well paying employment for women in her village. Join them and see what a delight it is to work together to make a great meal.

What's Included

  • All food and snacks provided while preparing meals
  • Hands on instructions for at least 4 dishes. We offer you two different menu options
  • English-speaking head chef with a great team of women to help teach you
  • Transportation to/from the meeting point
  • Extra like gifts, or handicrafts at the restaurant.
  • Tips for the guide, chef and staff (please make sure to use tip box).
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Hobyar
Boğaz Hattı 3 İskelesi, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

You'll have a chance to see the sites all the way up the Bosphorus on your private boat tour. You’ll disembark near the beautiful ‘Yali’ or waterfront mansions before taking a short drive up the hill to our Black Sea village.
Local staff will demonstrate recipes and then you will put your culinary skills to work.
As you cook, you’ll enjoy a variety of Turkish snacks and taste unique local beverages such as chai or ayran. Just past noon we will come together to eat what we have made and enjoy a proper, Turkish, family style meal. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, non-dairy/dairy free menu options are available (please note on booking form).
During your time in the village you have the chance to see fresh and delicious Turkish produce and ingredients. With each step, see a glimpse of what village life is like in Turkiye. Finally, in the early afternoon we’ll head back and catch a return ferry down the Bosphorus with still enough time for you to enjoy a late afternoon in Istanbul.

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • We provide "Menu options that are non-dairy/dairy free, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free are available; please note this on the booking form."
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cooking Class in Istanbul?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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  • All food and snacks provided while preparing meals
  • Hands on instructions for at least 4 dishes. We offer you two different menu options
  • English-speaking head chef with a great team of women to help teach you
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  • Transportation to/from the meeting point
  • Extra like gifts, or handicrafts at the restaurant.
  • Tips for the guide, chef and staff (please make sure to use tip box).

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • We provide "Menu options that are non-dairy/dairy free, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free are available; please note this on the booking form."
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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

  • 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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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