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Istanbul Food and Culture Tour: Dinner at Local Family
(2) Reviews
Fatih
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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 .
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Minimum age of passengers is: 12
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Can accommadate vegan or vegetarian options when the clients inform us in advance.
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Please inform us for any dietaries or allergies in advance when you book the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Join a small-group food tour and experience the warmth of Turkish hospitality with a home-cooked meal at a local family's house. Explore the historic streets of Sultanahmet with your expert guide before arriving at the family home for a traditional Turkish feast. Discover the authentic flavors of Turkish cooking and engage with the family to learn about daily life in Turkey. While there may be limited English, your guide will translate, ensuring an intimate, cultural experience. Afterward, mingle with locals at their favorite spots and enjoy Istanbul from a local’s perspective.
• Enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local family, experiencing the true flavors of Turkish cuisine. • Immerse yourse...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local English-Speaking Guide
All Fees and Taxes
Home-cooked dinner and tea-soft drinks
Gratuities (Recommended)
Extra drinks at the teahouse
Meeting Points
Departure
Yerebatan Caddesi
Your guide ( wears a tourist guide badge so easy to spot) will meet you by the entrance (outside on the street) of "FOODIE-IST CAFE AND BRASSERIE". Located on “Yerebatan Street” where the tram lines (T1) run through Sultanahmet, approximately 2 minutes walk from Sultanahmet tram stop.
Return
Itinerary
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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.
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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.
15 minutes
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German Fountain
German Fountain
10 minutes
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Obelisk of Theodosius
The Obelisk of Theodosius
10 minutes
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Sultanahmet Square
This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
10 minutes
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The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul
Hagia Sophia
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Istanbul
Later your guide will take you to a local tea house and have chit chat about local style of Istanbul
Istanbul Food and Culture Tour: Dinner at Local Family
(2) Reviews
Fatih
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Join a small-group food tour and experience the warmth of Turkish hospitality with a home-cooked meal at a local family's house. Explore the historic streets of Sultanahmet with your expert guide before arriving at the family home for a traditional Turkish feast. Discover the authentic flavors of Turkish cooking and engage with the family to learn about daily life in Turkey. While there may be limited English, your guide will translate, ensuring an intimate, cultural experience. Afterward, mingle with locals at their favorite spots and enjoy Istanbul from a local’s perspective.
• Enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local family, experiencing the true flavors of Turkish cuisine. • Immerse yourse...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local English-Speaking Guide
All Fees and Taxes
Home-cooked dinner and tea-soft drinks
Gratuities (Recommended)
Extra drinks at the teahouse
Meeting Points
Departure
Yerebatan Caddesi
Your guide ( wears a tourist guide badge so easy to spot) will meet you by the entrance (outside on the street) of "FOODIE-IST CAFE AND BRASSERIE". Located on “Yerebatan Street” where the tram lines (T1) run through Sultanahmet, approximately 2 minutes walk from Sultanahmet tram stop.
