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Istanbul Food and Culture Tour: Dinner at Local Family

5.02 reviews
Istanbul
by Viator
Duration3 hours
DifficultyEasy
SeasonSee calendar when booking
LanguageEnglish

The Experience

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.

How to book

Booked on Viator, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Viator

    5.0(2 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹10,147

    Includes: Local English-Speaking Guide · All Fees and Taxes · Home-cooked dinner and tea-soft drinks

Badges are worked out from the providers' own prices, reviews and cancellation terms. Hich is never paid for placement. You book and pay on the provider's site.

Food & Drink

Food

Provided

Drinks

Provided

Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Istanbul

Good to know

Restrictions

  • 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.

Difficulty & Fitness

Easy1/5

Easy — suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed.

About the guide

Guide type
Tour Guide Led
Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Public transportation options are available nearby Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Suitable for all physical fitness levels 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