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9 Best Cooking Classes In Istanbul

The pick of Istanbul.

The 9 most popular cooking classes in Istanbul. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.

9 Best Cooking Classes In Istanbul

Traditional Home Cooking with a Local in İstanbul City Center - From lentil soup to tahini pumpkin dessert: the full dinner rhythm
City Tours, Cooking Classes, Istanbul, Tour Reviews

Traditional Home Cooking with a Local in İstanbul City Center

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1.Traditional Home Cooking with a Local in İstanbul City Center

Cook and eat Istanbul-style at a local home. Shop for spices in Kurtuluş, then make Turkish classics with host Gülşah.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Gülşah was a fantastic host and instructor. My wife and I enjoy cooking classes when we travel, so we have several points of comparison. I really liked Gülşah your of the neighborhood and visit to local shops (tip: get little gifts there —> transparent and fair pricing). Dinner itself was a multi-course meal of lentil…”

82 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $80.00by Lokal Bond

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Istanbul Home Cooking Course - Cook and Eat - Meeting point and getting there from Sultanahmet or Taksim
Cooking Classes, Food, Istanbul, Tour Reviews

Istanbul Home Cooking Course – Cook and Eat

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2.Istanbul Home Cooking Course – Cook and Eat

Shop Kurtuluş markets, cook Turkish classics at a local home, and eat a cozy dinner with tea, Turkish coffee, and dessert.

★ 4.9

“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…”

52 reviewsFrom $102by Lokal Bond

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Cooking Class in Turkey From Istanbul - Hands-On Cooking: Mezes, Pastries, and Kirde Kebab
Cooking Classes, Istanbul, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Cooking Class in Turkey From Istanbul

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3.Cooking Class in Turkey From Istanbul

Turkish cooking class in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet with hotel pickup, Ottoman-inspired dishes, and a 3-course lunch with wine.

★ 4.5

“My wife and I had a great time during the cooking class and have taken back some inspiration to cook a similar style of food at home. The chef and restaurant manger, who we primarily interacted with, were superb. Their instruction and patience was much appreciated and the food at the end was delicious.”

23 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $300.06by Istanbul Walks

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Çiğ Köfte Cooking Class/Night with Traditional Music At Home - The Kadıköy meet-up and what that means for your evening
Cooking Classes, Evening Experiences, Istanbul, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Çiğ Köfte Cooking Class/Night with Traditional Music At Home

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4.Çiğ Köfte Cooking Class/Night with Traditional Music At Home

Cook Çiğ Köfte at a local home in Kadıköy with traditional music, friendly hosts, and hands-on kneading in a small group.

★ 5.0

“We had a fabulous evening. Our hosts and their friends were so lovely. We participated in the cooking while traditional music was played. It was so fun to be with locals in their home, enjoying their hospitality. I highly, highly recommend this activity. It's not to be missed.”

20 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $60.00by Lokal Bond

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Istanbul: Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class with Locals at Home - Finding the home near Taksim (and keeping it easy)
Cooking Classes, Food, Istanbul, Tour Reviews, Vegan & Vegetarian, Workshops

Istanbul: Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class with Locals at Home

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Turkish Anatolian Cooking Class and Food Styling Workshop - Plating Lessons and the Chef’s Table Meal
Cooking Classes, Food, Food & Drink, Istanbul, Tour Reviews, Turkish Workshops & Classes, Workshops

Turkish Anatolian Cooking Class and Food Styling Workshop

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6.Turkish Anatolian Cooking Class and Food Styling Workshop

3-hour Anatolian cooking and food styling class in Istanbul: knife skills, soup to dessert, plating tips, and take-home recipes for $99.

★ 5.0

“An excellent cooking workshop with many menu items, cooking tips and great recipes. The chef was a wonderful teacher and I enjoyed the opportunity to learn to prepare new dishes. Highly recommend this experience!”

6 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $99.00by Highlights in Türkiye Workshops

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Cooking Class in Istanbul - Home Cooking with a Local - The Tea-or-Coffee Start: A Small Moment With Real Payoff
Cooking Classes, Istanbul, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Cooking Class in Istanbul – Home Cooking with a Local

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8.Cooking Class in Istanbul – Home Cooking with a Local

Hands-on Turkish cooking class in a Beşiktaş home with tea, practical techniques, and a shared meal with a local host.

★ 5.0

“The cooking class was a wonderful experience of not only learning some simple yet wonderful home cooked meals that are made regularly in Istanbul, but also getting to spend time talking with our hostess, Nuran and share and learn about eRead more”

3 reviewsFrom $65.00by Lokal Bond

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Istanbul Turkish Coffee Cooking and Tasting with Locals at Home - What happens first: Turkish delights and a taste foundation
Coffee Experiences, Cooking Classes, Food & Drink, Istanbul, Tour Reviews

Istanbul Turkish Coffee Cooking and Tasting with Locals at Home

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9.Istanbul Turkish Coffee Cooking and Tasting with Locals at Home

Taste Turkish coffee at a local home in central Istanbul. Cook, sip varieties, and chat with Cem in a small group.

★ 5.0

“I got to know Cem privately and immediately sympathised with him. Cem is a kind-hearted person who is cheerful by nature. We could laugh together all the time and he often found the humour in life. I am glad to have met him. The coffee is very tasty and the production process is also interesting.”

3 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $33.00by Lokal Bond

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