Why choose this Istanbul tour ?
Come join me at my home, to learn how we, Turkish people, cook at home. While you will experience what daily life of a Turkish person is, you will learn things about the culture where you will not find online or on Istanbul streets.
Firstly, we will walk to my favorite local stores that I shop in my daily life. We will visit the Charcuterie, green grocery, spice store, pickle store and meze store that I go almost daily.
After we do the shopping, we will cook, and set the table together as two friends. While we exchange information about our cultures, religions, literature, and politics, we will enjoy the dishes we cooked together.
When you leave, you will have two questions in your mind: how did I eat so much, and how come did I get this close with someone in this short time. You will also keep this cooking knowledge as a souvenier that you will bring back to your friends and family at your hometown.
So, come as a guest, leave as a friend!
Make the most of your Istanbul adventure
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We’re happy that you’re considering joining us for a LokalBond experience! Our goal is to create unforgettable memories by connecting you with the real locals of the city to introduce the culture and vibrant local life of Istanbul. To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience, we ask that all guests review our participation waiver. By completing your booking, you acknowledge that you’ve read and accepted the terms of the waiver below. We’ve kept it straightforward and easy to understand, so you can focus on what really matters—getting ready for a special time with us! LokalBond Experiences Waiver and Release of Liability 1. Acknowledgment of Risks: I, acknowledge that participating in this experience offered by LokalBond involves certain inherent risks, including but not limited to physical activity, travel, potential hazards, and interaction with individuals and environments that may carry unknown risks. I understand that these risks may result in personal injury, illness, or damage to personal property. 2. Voluntary Participation: I affirm that my participation in this experience is entirely voluntary and that I have been informed about the nature of the experience. I understand that I am under no obligation to participate and that I may withdraw from the experience at any time without penalty. 3. Health and Fitness: I certify that I am in good health and physical condition to participate in this experience. I do not have any medical conditions, disabilities, or other concerns that would limit my ability to safely participate. I agree to inform LokalBond of any changes in my health status prior to the experience. 4. Assumption of Risk: I hereby assume all risks associated with my participation in the experience, including but not limited to those mentioned above. I acknowledge that LokalBond and its representatives have made no warranties regarding the safety of the experience or the environments involved. 5. Release of Liability: In consideration of being allowed to participate in the experience, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless LokalBond, its owners, employees, agents, hosts, and other participants from any and all claims, actions, damages, or liabilities arising out of or related to my participation in the experience, including, but not limited to, any claims of negligence on the part of LokalBond or its representatives. 6. Indemnification: I agree to indemnify and hold harmless LokalBond from any and all claims, actions, or damages, including attorney fees, arising out of or related to my participation in the experience, whether caused by the negligence of LokalBond or otherwise. 7. Governing Law: This waiver and release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Turkish law, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. 8. Acknowledgment of Understanding: I have read this waiver and release of liability, fully understand its terms, and approve it freely and voluntarily without any inducement. I understand that by confirming this document, I am giving up certain legal rights, including the right to sue LokalBond or its representatives.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Istanbul Cooking Course – Authentic Home Cooking with a Local
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Istanbul Cooking Course – Authentic Home Cooking with a Local Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Authentic Turkish Desert
- Local Market Tour to experience local life
- Authentic home cooking
- Cooking Materials and Ingredients
Not Included
- Tips and Gratitudes
- Things you buy for you from Market Tour
- Private Transfer, arranged on request
- Alcoholic beverages
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Lokal Bond.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Istanbul.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 33 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 5 Travelers is accepted for booking.
1- Please notify any dietary restrictions after booking.
2- Our community has a driver. If you wish a private transfer to the experience location, we will be happy to check the driver’s availability.
3- Istanbul has traffic issue. Usually, there are decent public transportation to travel. Instructions to arrive at the address by public transportation:
From Old Town (Sultanahmet, Hagia Sophia etc.);
Take tram T1 to Laleli-İstanbul Ü. Then, walk to the Veznecıler – İstanbul Ünıversıtesi M2 line. Take the metro to Osmanbey.
From Taksim;
Take M2 to Osmanbey.
There is Ramada Plaza Otel at the meeting point. We will meet in front of the hotel. If you will take the metro, get off at Osmanbey station and please use Dolapdere / Pangalti exit. And if you will take taxi or bus please add +20 mins to Google Maps estimated arrival time.
