Authentic Home Dining: Experience True Turkish Cuisine with a Local Family
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Beşiktaş
Immerse yourself in Turkish culture and hospitality by dining with a local family in Istanbul. Experience authentic homemade Turkish cuisine and discover the warmth of Turkish hospitality.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Selamlık Caddesi - The essence of this encounter can be summed up as a profound immersion in local customs and warm welcomes. Our passion lies in forging connections across diverse cultures and peoples.

How do we accomplish this through our offering? We extend an invitation to you to visit a native family’s residence for a meal, be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner. As you savor the rich assortment of Turkish dishes, you’ll find yourself enveloped in the authentic warmth of a family setting, as comfortable as if you were in your own home.

Our goal is clear. We aim to present our cultural practices, the way we conduct our daily lives within our homes, and our reputation as Easterners for unparalleled hospitality. As we provide a glimpse into our everyday domestic life, we are equally eager to learn about your own cultural practices and heritage.

Thus, we will exchange, discover, and impart knowledge in the coziest environment we can offer, centered around a delightful culinary experience.

Therefore, join us at our dwelling and be our esteemed visitors. Yet, depart as a cherished friend!

What's Included
  • Dinner
Meal Options
  • Dolma - Grape leaves and vegeables stuffed with a mixture of rice and spices.
  • Karnıyarık - Fried Eggplants being filled with meat and sauce, baked
  • Carrot with yoghurt - Cooked Carrot mixed with yoghurt and garlic
Additional Information

Venturing out, most of us crave to find the town’s finest eatery that serves a delightful dish. However, we often yearn for the genuine, unsophisticated flavour of Istanbul. We want to uncover experiences that aren’t easily accessible to everyone. We have such an authentic offering in store for you.

The real essence of local life that we as travellers long to witness is typically found within the walls of a local’s home. Hence, we extend an invitation to a domestic setting where you can get an immersive experience of Turkish culture and hospitality over a pleasing home-cooked meal.

Our aspiration is to foster sharing, teaching, and learning. Therefore, we require your participation. Spend some time in our community that offers familiarity akin to what you relish at your own abode amongst your dearest companions, yet piquing your interest to explore new individuals and their cultures.

Location
Selamlık Cd. No:21
Selamlık Caddesi
1- Our community has a driver. If you wish a private transfer to the experience location, we will be happy to check the driver's availability. 2- Istanbul has traffic issue. I suggest you use metro, ferry as much as you can. Instructions to the address for public transportation is written on tickets
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Safari29955463421
Dec 18, 2023
So warm and welcoming - An amazing experience for everyone who wants to deep dive into local culture. As a group of 4 introverts we met so warm and welcoming people there, wonderful environment. Dishes we helped to cook turned out really tasty. So like to discover local cuisine, really enjoyed.
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Elhkvrt
Oct 27, 2023
Felt like a family dinner 🥰 - It really was one of my best experiences in Istanbul! We were able to spend the evening with the most welcoming family I ever met 🌞 I wouldn’t want to miss it! Also the food was the best I had 😋
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123nejlan
Oct 19, 2023
Best decision made - If I could choose one thing worth doing in Istanbul, this would be it. Lovely family will help you experience the turkish home atmosphere. Lots of laughs, good food and really nice new friendships. ❤️
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