Traditional Family Dinner in Istanbul with with Eastern Family
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
When we travel, all of us can search for the best restaurant in town to have a great dish. But, again, all of us ask the question "I want to discover real, local Istanbul. I want to find something that not everyone can find". Here, we are bringing something authentic to the table.
Local life that we, travellers want to see is mostly at local's home. That's why, we are inviting you to a family home, to discover Turkish culture and hospitality while you eat a great homemade meal.
We want to share, teach and learn. That's why, we also need you. Come join us for a time, that gives you a comfort similar to what you would have at your own home with your closest friends, but also gives you a curiosity to discover new people and cultures.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The shortest description of this experience is: deeply feel the local culture and hospitality. We love creating bridges between people and cultures. How do we do that with this experience? We are inviting you to a local family home to join us for a dinner. While you are enjoying the variety of Turkish cuisine, you will experience a genuine family atmosphere as if you were at home. That's where we aim. We want to show our culture, how we live our lives in our homes, and how we, Easterners, are known for our hospitality. While we give you a vision of our daily home life, we will genuinely be curious about your culture and traditions. So, we will share, learn, and teach in the most warm atmosphere possible. And we will use a great eating session for this. So, come to our home and be our guests. But leave as a friend!
Sample Menu
main
Dolma
Grape leaves and vegeables stuffed with a mixture of rice and spices.
main
Karnıyarık
Fried Eggplants being filled with meat and sauce, baked
starter
Carrot with yoghurt
Cooked Carrot mixed with yoghurt and garlic
What‘s Included
Dinner
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Traditional Family Dinner in Istanbul with with Eastern Family
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Meet the locals
K6175KZpeters,,Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Through the web page we booked a family dinner on Dec 24th. Due to traffic we were later, but everyone was happy we came. The food was fantastic, but even more important was the conversation we had with the family, the stories they told us, details about tradition and history. It was a unique opportunity to get in touch with a local family, we were grateful for that opportunity.
So warm and welcoming
Safari29955463421,,Dec 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience for everyone who wants to deep dive into local culture. As a group of 4 introverts we met so warm and welcoming people there, wonderful environment. Dishes we helped to cook turned out really tasty. So like to discover local cuisine, really enjoyed.
Felt like a family dinner 🥰
Elhkvrt,,Oct 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It really was one of my best experiences in Istanbul! We were able to spend the evening with the most welcoming family I ever met 🌞 I wouldn’t want to miss it! Also the food was the best I had 😋
Best decision made
123nejlan,,Oct 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If I could choose one thing worth doing in Istanbul, this would be it. Lovely family will help you experience the turkish home atmosphere. Lots of laughs, good food and really nice new friendships. ❤️
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