About This Tour
We, two sisters, want to show the real local life of Istanbul. Just as friends, we will cook and eat Turkish dishes from Antakya region, one of the the culinary capitals of Turkey. So, come cook some nice food with us at a warm home in Istanbul, not as spectators but as participants in a hands-on experience. You'll learn cooking techniques and the stories behind each dishes. You will be able to learn our culture through shared moments, gaining insights into traditions that we learned from our grandmother and mother. Most of Turkish dishes can be cooked in a lot of ways, including vegans; just let us know about dietary preferences in advance. So, come as a guest, leave as a friend!
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Istanbul has traffic issue. I suggest you use metro, ferry as much as you can. Instructions to the address via public transportation is written on tickets.
Special Instructions
1. Please notify any dietary restrictions after booking. 2. Our home is shared with a friendly cat who love meeting new people! If you have any concerns about pets, feel free to reach out. 3- Istanbul is a city with traffic issue, so we suggest you take the ferry, metro, tram, as much as possible. Public transportation ways to arrive: If you are coming from the old town (Sultanahmet, Hagiasophia, Grandbazaar, Eminönü); I would suggest to take the tram T1 to Laleli-İstanbul Ü. station. From there, you can walk to Vezneciler station. From Veznecıler - İstanbul Üniversitesi M2 station, take the metro to Hacıosman direction, and get off at Sanayi Mahallesi. After that, take the connecting metro to Seyrantepe station and take the Otopark 3 exit from there. Once you leave, you can walk to the address which is a 10 mins downhill walk. If you are coming from Taksim or Galata area; From Taksim or Şişhane (for Galata) M2 station, take the metro to Hacıosman direction, and get off at Sanayi Mahallesi. After that, take the connecting metro to Seyrantepe station and take the Otopark 3 exit from there. Once you leave, you can walk to the address which is a 10 mins downhill walk.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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