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Worth your time in Istanbul.
The 3 cooking classes travellers book most in Istanbul, from the headline sights to the quieter finds. What each one costs, how long it runs, and whether it earns a slot on a short trip.
Learn Turkish home cooking in a Beşiktaş apartment with local moms. Make dolma, börek, meze, and eat together for $90.
Most Popular“This cooking class in Istanbul was an amazing experience. We learned to make some of our favorite Turkish dishes and really appreciated how authentic the whole experience was.”
Istanbul city-center home cooking with a local: shop for spices at neighborhood stores, cook a multi-course meal, then share dessert and Turkish coffee.
“super nice cooking class with beautiful Gulsah and her cute dog, Microb.🥰 The atmosphere was so cozy and warm. She met us and took us to her home. It was raining non-stop all day, and we were completely wet and freezing. Gulsah was so kind — she gave me warm, cozy socks and clothes to…”
Cook and eat in a local Istanbul home with a Kurtuluş market tour, hands-on Turkish dishes, and a shared dinner with tea and coffee.
“This was a really wonderful way to learn more about Turkish cooking and explore local food shops. We all met at a central location and Gülseh showed us around her neighborhood food shops. I loved that a lot of people greeted her in the street and welcomed us into their stores. It was a really…”
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