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Istanbul Food and Culture Tour: Dinner at Local Family

New To The Site! Istanbul, Turkey

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3 hours (approx.)
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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

  • Dinner Home-cooked dinner and tea-soft drinks
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Local English-Speaking Guide
  • Gratuities (Recommended)
  • Extra drinks at the teahouse
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Alemdar
Yerebatan Caddesi, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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.
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Hippodrome

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

German Fountain

German Fountain
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Obelisk of Theodosius

The Obelisk of Theodosius
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sultanahmet Square

This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul

Hagia Sophia
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Istanbul (Pass By)

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

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Can accommadate vegan or vegetarian options when the clients inform us in advance.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Food and Culture Tour: Dinner at Local Family?

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). 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 Fees and Taxes
  • Local English-Speaking Guide
  • Gratuities (Recommended)
  • Extra drinks at the teahouse

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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).

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