Experience local hospitality with a Turkish family on this small-group tour and munch on home-cooked local treats. Nothing beats home cooking, especially Turkish home cooking. Join this tour to be treated to a feast at a local family's home. Try Turkish life with a family meal and an evening mingling with locals at some of their favorite haunts on this Istanbul food tour. An expert local guide will meet you at the meeting point, from which you'll wander through the streets of historical Sultanahmet en route to meet a local family. Turkish people’s sense of hospitality is world-famous and on this Istanbul tour, you'll have the opportunity to experience it firsthand. Meet the family and settle in for a typical Turkish meal. There is little English spoken in the household but your local guide will be there to help translate-all part of the authentic local experience! Chat informally with all members of the family and hear what it's like to live in Turkey today.
Istanbul Food and Culture Tour: Authentic Dinner with a Local Family
About This Tour
Inclusions
All Fees and Taxes
Local English-Speaking Guide
Exclusions
Extra drinks at the teahouse
Tour Plan
Dinner at Local Family
We will be welcomed to family for dinner and meet with family. This will be great opportunity to understand the local culture in Istanbul. Later your guide will take you to a local tea house and have chit chat about local style of Istanbul
A quick introduction to the Sultanahmet Area
The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that was the sporting and social center of Constantinople. Today it is a square with a few fragments of the original structure surviving. Monuments decorating the Hippodrome include the 3500-year-old Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column.
Sultanahmet Square
This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
Meeting / Pickup
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on your lap
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event
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3 Comments
4.6
We had such a memorable evening with a local family, sharing stories and enjoying an authentic dinner filled with flavors we had never tasted before. The transportation was smooth, which made getting to their home easy and comfortable, though we wished it had been a bit longer to soak in the bustling streets. Overall, it was a unique way to experience the culture, and our kids loved learning about the traditions while sampling delicious dishes.
4.2
Sharing a dinner with a local family in İstanbul offered us a genuine glimpse into Turkish culture. We particularly loved the storytelling aspect while enjoying homemade dishes, which reminded us of our own family gatherings. The only downside was the somewhat cramped space, but the warmth of our hosts more than made up for it.
4.4
We kicked off our evening in the cozy home of a local family, where the warmth of their hospitality instantly put us at ease. The array of dishes served was truly a celebration of flavors, and we loved learning about the cultural significance behind each meal. While the space was a bit tight for our group, the genuine conversations made it easy to overlook, making for an enriching experience that blended food and culture seamlessly.