Istanbul Food and Culture Tour: Dinner at Local Family
Why we love it?
The Istanbul Food and Culture Tour offers an intimate dining experience with a local family, allowing participants to savor home-cooked Turkish cuisine while engaging in cultural exchange. Spanning three hours, this tour is ideal for food enthusiasts and travelers seeking a deeper understanding of Turkish traditions. Guests will explore notable sites in the Sultanahmet District, including the Hippodrome and the German Fountain, before enjoying a meal that highlights the rich flavors of the region. Led by a local English-speaking guide, this experience provides a unique perspective on Istanbul's culinary heritage in a warm, welcoming setting.
Inclusions
- Home-cooked dinner and tea-soft drinks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Local English-Speaking Guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities (Recommended)
- Extra drinks at the teahouse
Itinerary
Sultanahmet District
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
Hippodrome
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.
German Fountain
German Fountain
Obelisk
Hagia Sophia Mosque *
Hagia Sophia Mosque *
Sultanahmet Square
This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
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* Seen from outside
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.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
