Cook & Eat Day - Visit Local Homes to Cook and Dine Together

Besiktas - Begin the day with an Authentic Turkish Breakfast Cooking experience with local friends at host Aysu’s home. Afterward, enjoy a 4-hour break with a list of local attractions suggested by Aysu. Later, participate in a Private Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class with Local Moms, where you will prepare, learn about, and savor traditional Turkish dishes with a local family.

Art Day - Visit Local Homes to Create Turkish and International Art

Besiktas - Start with breakfast at a local home with residents. Then, proceed to Istanbul’s exclusive Graffiti Painting experience. Create a personalized piece with your name tag and leave your mark on an Istanbul home’s wall. Enjoy a 4-hour break to explore activities recommended by the Graffiti hosts. Next, engage in the Paint on the Water - Turkish Art Marbling experience, crafting multiple artworks using various techniques. Conclude the day with dinner at a local home.

Culture Day

Besiktas - Begin with a warm welcome and homemade breakfast at a local home. Then, attend the Traditional Wedding Dances Workshop with Locals, learning several Turkish folk dances. Explore the town with recommendations from the hosts. After a 4-hour break, join the Turkish Coffee Cooking and Tasting experience, sampling four different types of Turkish coffee. End the day with dinner at a local home.

• Dinner
• Accommodation
• Breakfast
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• Gratuities

This tour offers a truly unique experience, unlike any other in the world. It allows participants to immerse themselves in the local life of an Istanbul neighborhood for a few days.

• For those who have already explored Istanbul and seen the typical tourist attractions, this is the perfect opportunity.

• Even if it’s your first visit to Istanbul and you’re the type of traveler who searches for “Visit Istanbul like a local” or “Local things to do in Istanbul” online, your search ends here.

Essentially, participants will stay in a private apartment while visiting nearby locals in their homes for culinary, art, and cultural experiences, as detailed in the tour itinerary. The goal is to create a genuine connection with the locals by visiting them in their homes.

After spending time with a group of friends, participants will feel like part of the community and will have completed the “school” of being a local in Istanbul.

Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend.

• We’re happy that you’re considering joining us for a LokalBond experience! Our goal is to create unforgettable memories by connecting you with the real locals of the city to introduce the culture and vibrant local life of Istanbul. To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience, we ask that all guests review our participation waiver. By completing your booking, you acknowledge that you’ve read and accepted the terms of the waiver below. We’ve kept it straightforward and easy to understand, so you can focus on what really matters—getting ready for a special time with us! LokalBond Experiences Waiver and Release of Liability 1. Acknowledgment of Risks: I, acknowledge that participating in this experience offered by LokalBond involves certain inherent risks, including but not limited to physical activity, travel, potential hazards, and interaction with individuals and environments that may carry unknown risks. I understand that these risks may result in personal injury, illness, or damage to personal property. 2. Voluntary Participation: I affirm that my participation in this experience is entirely voluntary and that I have been informed about the nature of the experience. I understand that I am under no obligation to participate and that I may withdraw from the experience at any time without penalty. 3. Health and Fitness: I certify that I am in good health and physical condition to participate in this experience. I do not have any medical conditions, disabilities, or other concerns that would limit my ability to safely participate. I agree to inform LokalBond of any changes in my health status prior to the experience. 4. Assumption of Risk: I hereby assume all risks associated with my participation in the experience, including but not limited to those mentioned above. I acknowledge that LokalBond and its representatives have made no warranties regarding the safety of the experience or the environments involved. 5. Release of Liability: In consideration of being allowed to participate in the experience, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless LokalBond, its owners, employees, agents, hosts, and other participants from any and all claims, actions, damages, or liabilities arising out of or related to my participation in the experience, including, but not limited to, any claims of negligence on the part of LokalBond or its representatives. 6. Indemnification: I agree to indemnify and hold harmless LokalBond from any and all claims, actions, or damages, including attorney fees, arising out of or related to my participation in the experience, whether caused by the negligence of LokalBond or otherwise. 7. Governing Law: This waiver and release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Turkish law, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. 8. Acknowledgment of Understanding: I have read this waiver and release of liability, fully understand its terms, and approve it freely and voluntarily without any inducement. I understand that by confirming this document, I am giving up certain legal rights, including the right to sue LokalBond or its representatives.

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