Overview
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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local English-Speaking Guide
All fees and/or taxes
Dinner
Gratuities (Recommended)
Extra drinks at the teahouse
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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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. Later your guide will take you to a local tea house and have chit chat about local style of Istanbul
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Hippodrome
15 min
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.
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German Fountain
10 min
Constructed as a present from German Emperor Wilhelm II in 1898, it represents one of the most beautiful monuments in Istanbul.
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Obelisk of Theodosius
10 min
The Obelisk of Theodosius is a tall, ancient monument located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was originally built in Egypt around 1500 BC, and was later moved to Istanbul by the Roman Emperor Theodosius in the 4th century AD.
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Sultanahmet Square
10 min
This beautiful square and a great place to make a stop, relax and take photos of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Please inform us for any dietaries or allergies in advance when you book the tour.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Istanbul Food and Culture Tour: Dinner at Local Family
Can I cancel Istanbul Food and Culture Tour: Dinner at Local Family for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
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".
What's included?
- Local English-Speaking Guide
- Dinner
What's not included?
- Gratuities (Recommended)
- Extra drinks at the teahouse
Which places does it visit?
It visits Sultanahmet District, Hippodrome, German Fountain, Obelisk of Theodosius, Sultanahmet Square.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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