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Turkish Cuisine Cooking and Rakı Tasting with Local Chef
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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By booking, you accept this waiver. This experience is not wheelchair accessible. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, contact us before the experience. I acknowledge that participating in this LokalBond experience involves inherent risks including physical activity, travel, and interaction with unknown environments, which may result in personal injury or property damage. My participation is entirely voluntary and I may withdraw at any time. I certify I am in good health and will inform LokalBond of any health changes prior to the experience. I assume all risks involved and release LokalBond, its owners, employees, agents, and hosts from any claims or liabilities arising from my participation. I agree to indemnify LokalBond from any related claims or damages. This waiver is governed by Turkish law. I have read and fully understand these terms and agree to them voluntarily.
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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This isn’t a restaurant meal or a touristy tasting — it’s an invitation into a real Istanbul home. Guests experience Turkish hospitality as it’s meant to be: slow, generous, and full of stories. The rakı tasting is guided with cultural context, pairing it with each course the traditional way. Your host shares personal food memories, explains rituals around rakı, and invites you to connect over conversation — not just cuisine.
This experience is perfect for travelers looking to feel the warmth of a Turkish home, enjoy authentic dishes, and discover rakı not just as a drink, but as a social ritual.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Turkish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Turkish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Dinner
One Double Rakı
Tips & Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Poyracık Sokağı
Once you are in Poyracık Sk. Look for number 29. You can call me when you arrive and I
will open the door.
Return
Turkish Cuisine Cooking and Rakı Tasting with Local Chef
About
This isn’t a restaurant meal or a touristy tasting — it’s an invitation into a real Istanbul home. Guests experience Turkish hospitality as it’s meant to be: slow, generous, and full of stories. The rakı tasting is guided with cultural context, pairing it with each course the traditional way. Your host shares personal food memories, explains rituals around rakı, and invites you to connect over conversation — not just cuisine.
This experience is perfect for travelers looking to feel the warmth of a Turkish home, enjoy authentic dishes, and discover rakı not just as a drink, but as a social ritual.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Turkish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Turkish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Dinner
One Double Rakı
Tips & Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Poyracık Sokağı
Once you are in Poyracık Sk. Look for number 29. You can call me when you arrive and I
will open the door.
Return
Itinerary
Step into a real Istanbul home for a cozy, small-group dinner experience centered around traditional Turkish cuisine — and the rituals of rakı. You’ll be welcomed like an old friend, with a table already set for a feast. As the courses begin to arrive — think meze spreads, rich main dishes, and seasonal sides — your host will guide you through the stories behind each one.
The highlight of the evening is a guided rakı tasting, where you’ll learn how this iconic anise-flavored drink is traditionally served, sipped, and paired with food. You’ll raise a glass the Turkish way — slowly, with conversation, laughter, and plenty of toasts.
Your host shares: “Rakı is never rushed. It’s a drink of st...
