Overview
What makes Turkish coffee special? It is the culture of it. Just like British have their tea sessions, we have our Turkish coffee session.
Although there are a lot to be said about Turkish coffee, we want to keep it for the experience, no spoilers..
We will welcome you at our home to teach your Turkish coffee, from its history and culture to its variety and how it is an everyday thing in our culture. We will teach you how to cook Turkish coffee, just like our mothers cooked for their guests for years.
We will be cooking and tasting at least 3 Turkish Coffee types. Menengiç, Dibek, Mırra, Sütlü Türk kahvesi are some of the Turkish Coffee types.
During the experience, you will also learn about crazy interesting Turkish coffee customes in our history. These stories will make you feel like you are a part of the culture as well, and that will be our biggest goal for the experience.
So, come, join us at our home for a Turkish Coffee session. But come as a guest, leave as a friend!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Tea and coffee
Snacks
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
1- 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.
2- Istanbul has traffic issue. I suggest you use metro, ferry as much as you can. Instructions to the address for public transportation is written on tickets
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
1- Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
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 a big traffic issue. Usually, there are decent public transportation to arrive at any location. Instructions to arrive at the address by public transportation:
- If you are coming from the old town (Sultanahmet, Hagiasophia, Grandbazaar, Eminönü);
I would suggest to take the tram to Cevizlibağ. From Cevizlibağ, you can take metrobus to Darülaceze Perpa station. After that, you would need to walk for 5 minutes.
OR take the tram to Aksaray and take the bus 77 to Perpa station. From there, you would walk aroun 5-7 minutes.
- If you are coming from Taksim area;
You can take buses 54E, 54ÖR, 54K, 54Ç and get off at Okmeydanı Dereyolu station. From there, you would take 5-7 minutes walk.
OR, take a metro to Gayrettepe. Connect to Zincirlikuyu metrobus stop and take the metrobus to Darülaceze Perpa station. After that, you would need to walk for 5 minutes.
Once you are in front of number 4, ring the bell number 11. We will welcome you at number 11 at the flat.
What to expect
We can all go to the cafes in the town and easily order a Turkish Coffee. But, does it come with a story?
We want to bring something new to the table. We want to invite you to our home not only to tell the story of Turkish coffee, but to make you live the story of it. We want to show you how it is a daily life thing for our at home culture, and we want to do this by inviting you to our home.
Firstly, we will have you over at our home in central Istanbul. While we try to introduce you to our home culture, we will also be describing you the textures of different Turkish Coffees. After that, we will start cooking the coffee home style way, on a regular stove at a home.
Once we cook some of the different types, we will drink the variety of Turkish coffees with some Turkish delights or chocalates, just as we Turkish people do.
So, come, join us for a home style Turkish Coffee session and experience local home athmosphere at its best.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
FAQs about Istanbul Turkish Coffee Cooking and Tasting with Locals at Home
Can I cancel Istanbul Turkish Coffee Cooking and Tasting with Locals at Home for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
1- 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. 2- Istanbul has traffic issue.
What's included?
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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