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Istanbul's Culinary, Art & Culture Day with Local Community
Retired Manager Gülşah's Cooking Course with Market Tour
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Musician Halide's Kurdish Music Session

Istanbul's Culinary, Art & Culture Day with Local Community

By Lokal Bond
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$231 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

PS: You can choose do the experiences in options in different days if you like, we are pretty flexible. Just hit us up :)

Wondering how Istanbul's residents, who are not tourism professionals live? We are inviting you to our homes to show that.

Telling Istanbul from the eyes of locals who are proffessors, engineers, doctors, lawyers, teachers, dieticians, retired managers and retired teachers etc.

Yes, that's who we are, we are a community of friends and families, who are from various backgrounds. But we all have something in common, we love hosting people, showing our culture and traditions and try to learn other cultures.

Each of the members in the community has a different hobby to share (listed in options). That's why, we invite you to learn, connect and teach us.

So, come visit us, become a part of the community for a day physically and for a lifetime mentally.

Activity location

  • Türk Çeşme Sokak
    • Türk Çeşme Sokak
    • 34357, Türkali, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Türk Çeşme Sokak
    • Türk Çeşme Sokak
    • 34357, Türkali, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Culture Day
  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m6h 30m
  • English

3 Culturally Rich Experiences : - Turkish Coffee Fortune Telling w/ Özge (Actress)

  • Çiğköfte w/ Burak (Engineer)
  • Traditional Music w/ Halide (Musician)
    Turkish Coffee - Dinner: ——-
    Özge's Fortune Telling (11am-2pm)
    Burak's Çiğköfte & Halide's Traditional Music (combined) (7pm-9.30).
Starting time: 11:00 am
Price details
AU$230.73 x 1 AdultAU$230.73
Total
Price is AU$230.73
Until Sun, 24 Nov
Artists' Day
  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m6h 30m
  • English

3 Art Experience: - Marbling Workshop w/ Ahmet (Teacher)

  • Graffiti workshop w/ Peep&Shimo (Lawyer&Student)
  • Wine & Art w/ Ecem (Actuary)
    Snacks - Wine : ——-
    Ahmet for Marbling Workshop (11am-1pm)
    Peep and Shimo for Graffiti workshop (3pm-5pm)
    Ecem for Wine & Art (8pm-10pm)
Starting time: 11:00 am
Price details
AU$276.88 x 1 AdultAU$276.88
Total
Price is AU$276.88
Until Sun, 24 Nov
Women's Power
  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m6h 30m
  • English

3 Experiences w Istanbul Women: - Yoga & Breakfast w/ Aysu (Yoga Instructor)

  • Market Tour & Cooking w/ Gülşah (Retired)
  • Wine & Art w/ Ecem (Actuary)
    Breakfast - Dinner - Wine: ———
    Aysu's Yoga & Breakfast (10am-12.30pm)
    Gülşah's Cooking with Market tour (4.30pm-8pm)
    Ecem's Wine & Art (9pm-11pm)
Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
AU$284.57 x 1 AdultAU$284.57
Total
Price is AU$284.57
Until Sun, 24 Nov
Culinary Day
  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m6h 30m
  • English

3 Culinary Experiences : - Breakfast Cooking w Aysu (Yoga Instructor)

  • Meze Cooking w İrem (Dietician)
  • Market Tour & Cooking w Gülşah (Retired)
    Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner: ———
    Aysu's Breakfast (10am-12.30pm)
    İrem's Meze Cooking (1.30pm-3.30pm)
    Gülşah's Cooking with Market tour (4.30pm-8pm)
Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
AU$323.02 x 1 AdultAU$323.02
Total
Price is AU$323.02
Until Sun, 24 Nov
Family Day
  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m6h 30m
  • English

3 Experiences with Families: - Breakfast Cooking w/ Nuran (Retired Teacher)

  • Dinner Cooking w/ Kevser (Engineer)
  • Wine Tasting w/ Duygu (Prof. in Med.)
    Breakfast - Dinner - Wine: ———
    Nuran's Breakfast (10am-12.30pm)
    Kevser's Cooking (4pm-7pm)
    Duygu's Wine Tasting (8pm-10.30pm)
Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
AU$446.08 x 1 AdultAU$446.08
Total
Price is AU$446.08
Until Sun, 24 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAccording to options
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedCoffee and/or Tea
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccording to options
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrivate transport

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport 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. Acknowledgement 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. Acknowledgement 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.

Activity itinerary

Ever wondered how it would be if you actually lived in the city, had many friends? Don't wonder anymore, we are inviting you to be a part of our community for a day. LokalBond is a community that are pretty much friends and families who have time to share a hobby w/ strangers at their homes. According to your selections, you will visit the locals for culinary, art and culture experiences. -- Family Day option; Nuran's family for breakfast (10am-1pm), cook and eat breakfast w/ them. You will then visit Kevser's home for dinner (4pm-7pm). Finally, wine tasting at Duygu's family (8pm-10.30pm). -- Women's Power option; you will visit Aysu for Yoga and Breakfast session (10am-1pm), then visit Gülşah for dinner (4pm-7pm) and finally have a wine and art session w/ Ecem (8pm-10pm), at her place. -- Artisan ; you will visit Ahmet for Marbling Workshop (11am-1pm), Peep and Shimo for Graffiti workshop (3pm-5pm) and Ecem for Wine & Art (8pm-10pm). -- Culture; Turkish Coffee Fortune Telling with Özge (11am-2pm), Çiğköfte w/ Burak and Music with Halide (7pm-9.30). -- Culinary; Aysu's Breakfast (10am-12.30pm), İrem's Meze Cooking (1.30pm-3.30pm), Gülşah's Cooking w/ Market tour (4.30pm-8pm)

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTürk Çeşme Sokak
    • Türk Çeşme Sokak
    • 34357, Türkali, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLETürk Çeşme Sokak
    • Türk Çeşme Sokak
    • 34357, Türkali, İstanbul, Türkiye

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