Istanbul Food and Culture Tour: Dinner at Local Family — tour in Türkiye with My Turkey Adventure

Istanbul Food and Culture Tour: Dinner at Local Family

From $109 USD per person · 3 hours

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. • Enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local family, experiencing the true flavors of Turkish cuisine. • Immerse yourself in Turkish culture with the warm hospitality of a local family. • Wander through historical Sultanahmet and explore local haunts with the help of a knowledgeable guide. • Chat with the family and gain insight into everyday life in Turkey while practicing authentic Turkish customs.

Moments from our tours

A tour group sharing a meal at an outdoor table on a village street.
A tour group sharing a meal at an outdoor table on a village street.
A traveller holding freshly prepared dough in a local kitchen.
A traveller holding freshly prepared dough in a local kitchen.
Shoppers browsing an outdoor market with baskets of olives and colourful produce.
Shoppers browsing an outdoor market with baskets of olives and colourful produce.
Guests sharing a meal during their Türkiye trip.
Guests sharing a meal during their Türkiye trip.
Guests and their guide taking a café break together.
Guests and their guide taking a café break together.
Turkish coffee being prepared on hot sand at a copperware stall.
Turkish coffee being prepared on hot sand at a copperware stall.