Discover Istanbul’s hidden gems with locals. Join our community for a day of culinary, art, and cultural experiences. Connect, learn, and share.
- Türk Çeşme Sokak - Ever wondered how it would be if you actually lived in the city, had many friends? Don’t wonder anymore, we are inviting you to be a part of our community for a day.
LokalBond is a community that are pretty much friends and families who have time to share a hobby w/ strangers at their homes.
According to your selections, you will visit the locals for culinary, art and culture experiences.
Family Day option; Nuran’s family for breakfast (10am-1pm), cook and eat breakfast w/ them. You will then visit Kevser’s home for dinner (4pm-7pm). Finally, wine tasting at Duygu’s family (8pm-10.30pm).
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Women’s Power option; you will visit Aysu for Yoga and Breakfast session (10am-1pm), then visit Gülşah for dinner (4pm-7pm) and finally have a wine and art session w/ Ecem (8pm-10pm), at her place.
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Artisan ; you will visit Ahmet for Marbling Workshop (11am-1pm), Peep and Shimo for Graffiti workshop (3pm-5pm) and Ecem for Wine & Art (8pm-10pm).
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Culture; Turkish Coffee Fortune Telling with Özge (11am-2pm), Çiğköfte w/ Burak and Music with Halide (7pm-9.30).
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Culinary; Aysu’s Breakfast (10am-12.30pm), İrem’s Meze Cooking (1.30pm-3.30pm), Gülşah’s Cooking w/ Market tour (4.30pm-8pm)
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Private transportation
- Traditional Turkish Cuisine - Dish requests considered.
PS: You can choose to do the experiences on different days if you prefer; we are quite flexible. Just reach out to us :)
Curious about how Istanbul’s residents, who aren’t tourism professionals, live? We invite you into our homes to show you.
Experience Istanbul through the eyes of locals who are professors, engineers, doctors, lawyers, teachers, dieticians, retired managers, and retired teachers, among others.
Yes, that’s who we are—a community of friends and families from various backgrounds. But we all share a common love for hosting people, showcasing our culture and traditions, and learning about other cultures.
Each member of our community has a unique hobby to share (listed in options). That’s why we invite you to learn, connect, and teach us.
So, come visit us and become a part of our community for a day physically and for a lifetime mentally.
- 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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