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Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

Make Your Own Turkish Coffee! PROGRAM 1. MEETING We will meet with you at BALKAPANI HAN. 2. PRESENTATION You will have a presentation after arriving …More

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4.9 (194)

Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

Make Your Own Turkish Coffee! PROGRAM 1. MEETING We will meet with you at BALKAPANI HAN. 2. PRESENTATION You will have a presentation after arriving...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (194)
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$20
Private Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class with Local Moms

This experience is all about warmth, connection, and home-cooked goodness. You won’t be in a fancy kitchen or a cooking school—you’ll be in a real …More

5.0 (127)

Private Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class with Local Moms

This experience is all about warmth, connection, and home-cooked goodness. You won’t be in a fancy kitchen or a cooking school—you’ll be in a real...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (127)
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$87
Traditional Home Cooking with a Local in İstanbul City Center

This is not just a cooking class; it’s a journey into the flavors, history, and daily life of Istanbul. We’ll cook together just like family, …More

5.0 (115)

Traditional Home Cooking with a Local in İstanbul City Center

This is not just a cooking class; it’s a journey into the flavors, history, and daily life of Istanbul. We’ll cook together just like family,...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (115)
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$82
Istanbul's Longest-Running Trivia Night / Pub Quiz (English)

Istanbul's longest running pub quiz is a unique meeting point of locals, foreigners living in the city, and travelers passing through. Over 150 sessions have …More

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Istanbul's Longest-Running Trivia Night / Pub Quiz (English)

Istanbul's longest running pub quiz is a unique meeting point of locals, foreigners living in the city, and travelers passing through. Over 150 sessions have...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (238)
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$7
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show NonAlcoholic Package

Enjoy a delicious dinner in the heart of Istanbul, Bosphorus and feel the atmosphere of traditional Turkish night thanks to the best show ever! Istanbul …More

4.8 (76)

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show NonAlcoholic Package

Enjoy a delicious dinner in the heart of Istanbul, Bosphorus and feel the atmosphere of traditional Turkish night thanks to the best show ever! Istanbul...

2 hours 45 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (76)
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$70
PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour - 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi

Eat your way through Istanbul and taste the best of Kadikoy on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 …More

4.9 (74)

PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour - 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi

Eat your way through Istanbul and taste the best of Kadikoy on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (74)
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$76
Istanbul Street Food Tour: Private Taste of Two Continents

Start your private Istanbul Street Food Tour with a traditional Turkish breakfast in the Old City. Walk through the Spice Bazaar area to taste simit, …More

4.9 (42)

Istanbul Street Food Tour: Private Taste of Two Continents

Start your private Istanbul Street Food Tour with a traditional Turkish breakfast in the Old City. Walk through the Spice Bazaar area to taste simit,...

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (42)
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$54
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show Alcoholic Package

Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise with dinner for 2.5 hours in the heart of Istanbul, Bosphorus and feel the atmosphere of traditional Turkish night thanks to …More

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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show Alcoholic Package

Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise with dinner for 2.5 hours in the heart of Istanbul, Bosphorus and feel the atmosphere of traditional Turkish night thanks to...

2 hours 45 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (45)
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$93
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Turkish Night Show Experience

Experience the magic of an Istanbul cruise with your own private table, indulge in a delicious feast of Turkish cuisine, and enjoy a variety of …More

4.8 (24)

Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Turkish Night Show Experience

Experience the magic of an Istanbul cruise with your own private table, indulge in a delicious feast of Turkish cuisine, and enjoy a variety of...

3 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (24)
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$30
Historic Dish (Çiğköfte) Cooking & Dining w/Music at Local Home

According to a Şanlıurfa -a city in Southeastern Turkiye- legend çiğ köfte was invented during the time of Prophet Abraham, when fires were forbidden. Unable …More

4.8 (22)

Historic Dish (Çiğköfte) Cooking & Dining w/Music at Local Home

According to a Şanlıurfa -a city in Southeastern Turkiye- legend çiğ köfte was invented during the time of Prophet Abraham, when fires were forbidden. Unable...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (22)
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$82
Istanbul Guided Walking Tours with Food and Beverage Tastings

Rather than having a proper meal, we prefer to take you on a local food adventure at the backstreets of Istanbul! We will start in …More

4.9 (34)

Istanbul Guided Walking Tours with Food and Beverage Tastings

Rather than having a proper meal, we prefer to take you on a local food adventure at the backstreets of Istanbul! We will start in...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (34)
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$116
Join a Turkish Breakfast Ritual with Local Sisters

This experience takes place in Tuğba’s real home kitchen in Şişli, with a small group so it stays personal. Tuğba is a lawyer who cooks …More

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Join a Turkish Breakfast Ritual with Local Sisters

This experience takes place in Tuğba’s real home kitchen in Şişli, with a small group so it stays personal. Tuğba is a lawyer who cooks...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (17)
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$64
Authentic Turkish Cooking at a Local’s Home in Cihangir

Join Leyla in her Cihangir home kitchen for a cook together and eat together experience focused on traditional Turkish home food. After meeting Leyla's home, …More

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Authentic Turkish Cooking at a Local’s Home in Cihangir

Join Leyla in her Cihangir home kitchen for a cook together and eat together experience focused on traditional Turkish home food. After meeting Leyla's home,...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (17)
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$113
Istanbul Vegan/Vegeterian Home Cooking Class with a Local Mom

It is not easy to find a good Vegan or Vegetarian restaurant to eat in Istanbul. That is why, we, I want to invite you …More

5.0 (17)

Istanbul Vegan/Vegeterian Home Cooking Class with a Local Mom

It is not easy to find a good Vegan or Vegetarian restaurant to eat in Istanbul. That is why, we, I want to invite you...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (17)
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$100
Taste Of İstanbul walking Food Tour with Local Guide

We guide the tourists and make them taste local street delicacies and taste different delicious dishes at different points. This includes appetizers, entrees, main course, …More

5.0 (85)

Taste Of İstanbul walking Food Tour with Local Guide

We guide the tourists and make them taste local street delicacies and taste different delicious dishes at different points. This includes appetizers, entrees, main course,...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (85)
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$104
Bosphorus Cruise

- Rich buffet with local and universal free meals - Impressive views of the Bosphorus and many historical and cultural structures -Live music with national …More

4.6 (10)

Bosphorus Cruise

- Rich buffet with local and universal free meals - Impressive views of the Bosphorus and many historical and cultural structures -Live music with national...

3 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (10)
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$68
Discover Secret Lakes by Private Hiking Tour (w/Lunch, Transfers)

We visit 4 drinking water dams that were built by ottomans, and are still in use. You will have safe, fun and flexible hiking tour …More

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Discover Secret Lakes by Private Hiking Tour (w/Lunch, Transfers)

We visit 4 drinking water dams that were built by ottomans, and are still in use. You will have safe, fun and flexible hiking tour...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$43
İstanbul Bosphorus Dinner Night in Cruise

Experience the enchanting allure of Istanbul's vibrant nightlife with a 3-hour Turkish night on a boat. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Turkish culture …More

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5.0 (1)

İstanbul Bosphorus Dinner Night in Cruise

Experience the enchanting allure of Istanbul's vibrant nightlife with a 3-hour Turkish night on a boat. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Turkish culture...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$90
Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All Inclusive)

3.5-hour fun and family-friendly journey through the Bosphorus.Enjoy a night on the Bosphorus Strait filled with belly dancing and Anatolian folk music during a 2.5-hour …More

4.2 (30)

Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All Inclusive)

3.5-hour fun and family-friendly journey through the Bosphorus.Enjoy a night on the Bosphorus Strait filled with belly dancing and Anatolian folk music during a 2.5-hour...

2 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.2 (30)
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$31
New Year's Party on the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

With a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Bosphorus, indulge in the extravagance of unlimited entertainment, unforgettable surprise shows, and a diverse selection of 11 culinary …More

4.9 (8)

New Year's Party on the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

With a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Bosphorus, indulge in the extravagance of unlimited entertainment, unforgettable surprise shows, and a diverse selection of 11 culinary...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (8)
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$290

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A very pleasant evening of cooking and chatting
New York City
Traditional Home Cooking with a Local in İstanbul City Center
paulaJ7979II, Sep 2026
A very pleasant evening of cooking and chatting
We had a wonderful experience with Gulsah. She welcomed us into her home and treated us like family. She showed us the typical simple meals that are common in Turkish households, and she shared stories about history and culture. It was a very relaxed time - no rush for us to leave.
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It was a great time!
New York City
Authentic Turkish Cooking at a Local’s Home in Cihangir
dave_k, Sep 2026
It was a great time!
Leyla and her husband were kind and very welcoming. They made us feel right at home. The cooking and conversation were fun and engaging and the food was fantastic! We highly recommend this.
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Fabulous food; fantastic tour guide!
New York City
Istanbul Street Food Tour: Private Taste of Two Continents
tlisse, Sep 2026
Fabulous food; fantastic tour guide!
Our guide Emerry was AMAZING! He met us in the lobby of our hotel and we knew from the start. It was going to be a fantastic day! We ate so many authentic Turkish foods starting off with breakfast and he was so knowledgeable about Turkish history as well as Turkish foods. He introduced us to foods that we would not have tried on our own and was so much fun! We would highly recommend this tour and you definitely need to ask for Emerry!!!!!
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Dance floor
New York City
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show NonAlcoholic Package
5dorcasm, Sep 2026
Dance floor
Very exciting enjoyed every moment music food and entertainment it was well organised
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Excellent taste of istanbul
New York City
Istanbul Street Food Tour: Private Taste of Two Continents
E6895KWmatthewg, Sep 2026
Excellent taste of istanbul
Excellent experience with Ibrahim tasting experience from European to Asian side of Istanbul, very knowledgeable, patient if you have children with you. Highly recommend.
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Profesional in every way
New York City
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show NonAlcoholic Package
A2611DBsuzanam, Sep 2026
Profesional in every way
The best Turkish dinner we ever had🥰
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Had great times.
New York City
Taste Of İstanbul walking Food Tour with Local Guide
ousemanet, Sep 2026
Had great times.
I had a fantastic time on the bazaars tour and l wanted to try the food tour aswell . So l had a fantastic time on the old city food tour in Istanbul it was such a fun way to discover the city, not only through it's history and culture but also through it's amazing food. Visiting local spots and small places we could never have found on our own and try so many delicious Turkish dishes, street foods, desserts and drinks. Everything was great .
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A Truly Authentic Taste of Turkish Hospitality 🇹🇷❤️
New York City
Private Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class with Local Moms
Ashley_C, Sep 2026
A Truly Authentic Taste of Turkish Hospitality 🇹🇷❤️
This was one of the most memorable experiences of our trip to Istanbul! Our host was incredibly warm and welcoming and made us feel like we were guests in her home rather than simply attending a cooking class. The entire experience felt personal, relaxed, and genuinely authentic.We loved learning how to prepare traditional Turkish dishes while also hearing about the culture, ingredients, and traditions behind the food. Cooking alongside a local mom made the experience feel so much more meaningful than a typical tourist activity. The food was absolutely delicious, but the hospitality and connection were what really made it special.If you’re looking for an authentic Turkish experience and a chance to experience the warmth of Turkish hospitality firsthand, I couldn’t recommend this enough.
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Great Dinner with Wonderful Family
New York City
Private Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class with Local Moms
harryladhams, Sep 2026
Great Dinner with Wonderful Family
Great dinner and wonderful hosts!
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Fun and engaging way to caffeinate your day!
New York City
Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop
Melissa_L, Sep 2026
Fun and engaging way to caffeinate your day!
Petek does a great job of ensuring you know how to locate the class space. She walked us through the history of coffee and the important role it played in Turkish history and how it was shared with Europe. She made the knowledge sharing fun and engaging. I really enjoyed the class and my first self brewed Turkish coffee was delicious.
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Great workshop experience...
New York City
Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop
Vishal_M, Sep 2026
Great workshop experience...
Great workshop experience - took about 1.5 hours. Hosts were excellent and provided great background on the history of coffee alongside the actual workshop itself.
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Warm and engaging guide
New York City
PRIVATE Istanbul Food Tour – 10 Tastings including Raki & Padi
rwgrncrd, Sep 2026
Warm and engaging guide
Ceren was excellent. Warm, engaging and knowledgeable of the area. She was flexible on number of stops, types of food and also showed us gourmet street food.Worth the trip to try real local food.
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Great class!
New York City
Traditional Home Cooking with a Local in İstanbul City Center
nastasiia_B, Sep 2026
Great class!
The class was amazing, we absolutely loved it! Our host, Gülşah, is great! She told us about every dish and shared interesting stories about Turkey, Istanbul and local cuisine. Thank you very much, we will definitely cook some böreks at home after this class🌸
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Great walking food tour
New York City
Taste Of İstanbul walking Food Tour with Local Guide
nianjanp, Aug 2026
Great walking food tour
Had evening walking food tour and it was fabolous. Tasting local food was a great way to discover local cuisine in the city. I had so much food which l can"t remember all the names of dishes. Higly recommended!
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Amazing experience
New York City
Istanbul Vegan/Vegeterian Home Cooking Class with a Local Mom
Jessica_O, Aug 2026
Amazing experience
It was an amazing evening. Such great food and company. We couldn't have wished for a better host. Rojda is just brilliant.
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Incredible evening with lovely people
New York City
Historic Dish (Çiğköfte) Cooking & Dining w/Music at Local Home
890heathero, Aug 2026
Incredible evening with lovely people
Our evening with Burak and Busra was incredible! We had a wonderful time visiting them in their home, leaning to cook traditional Turkish food, enjoying the music and of course eating the delicious meal together. They are warm hosts and it was even better than we could have imagined. Thank you so much and all the best for your wedding, Birak and Busra!
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