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Istanbul Food and Culture Tour: Dinner at Local Family
Activity Duration (3 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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Join us for a unique food and culture tour in Istanbul. This evening, we'll be dining at a local family's home, where we'll experience authentic Turkish hospitality and cuisine.
What you'll do
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 is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Itinerary
Istanbul Culinary Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Istanbul Food and Culture Tour: Dinner at Local Family in Istanbul, Turkey. This culinary tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 3 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Hippodrome
1
Hippodrome
Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
2
German Fountain
Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
3
Obelisk of Theodosius
Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
4
Sultanahmet Square
Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
5
The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul
Stop: 5 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
This concludes the tour.
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