Nuray is a delightful person and we had a wonderful time! The dishes she prepared were superb and abundant, and the dinner was one we'll remember for a very long time.





Learn to cook from a local in this private 4-hour cooking class in an Istanbul home. The friendly mother-daughter team of Nuray and Ipek will introduce you to the delights of Turkish home cooking. Join them in learning how to prepare içli köfte (stuffed bulgar meatballs), karniyarik (eggplant stuffed with mincemeat and tomatoes), barbunya pilaki (beans stewed in a tomato and lemon sauce), and more. Help out with tasks such as chopping vegetables, wrapping börek, and frying eggplant, then sit down with your hosts to enjoy your freshly prepared meal with a glass of local wine.
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:11 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cook with a Local: Private Home Cooking Class In Istanbul lasts about 3h 30min.
Prices start at $179 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM.
Children aged 5–11 pay from $89, adults from $179. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please meet your host Nuray at her home in Ataköy neighborhood of Istanbul. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Traveling Spoon.
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Nuray is a delightful person and we had a wonderful time! The dishes she prepared were superb and abundant, and the dinner was one we'll remember for a very long time.
We love to do cooking classes in other countries, you get to know people and eat amazing food, this was no exception. We arrived at Nuray's home, we cooked, ate delicious food and had some amazing conversations. She is an incredible person, and we loved our time with her.
We cannot thank Nuray enough for her hospitality! We felt very welcomed at her house… we felt very special. Nuray is very warm and engaging. We prepared three dishes: a salad with bulgur wheat, rice and lavash with seasoned beef. All three dishes traditional to Turkish cuisine… easy to make, too! But that is not where it ends… she had a full spread of mezze for our lunch: eggplant, zucchini with yogurt sauce, stuffed pepper with rice and spices, and kebab! Then, for dessert, freshly made kunefe! Everything was delicious… and we left with full bellies and a happy heart!
Nuray was a brilliant host. There were 4 of us taking part and we all agreed it was the highlight of our trip. We learnt how to cook some wonderfully easy dishes that we will be able to replicate at home. We chatted with Nuray like she was an old friend who we hadn't seen for a while. Her home was immaculate and we ate like kings. I cannot recommend this enough. Oh and the views from Nurays home were spectacular. Go on spoil yourself and make this an experience that you won't forget
Our children got me this experience as a birthday present, and I'm eternally grateful as it was such a wonderful evening. Learnt some new tricks in the kitchen, had lovely conversation with Nuray and, of course, enjoyed wonderful Turkish food. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in Turkey and Turkish food. Best regards from Sarah and Pete
Nuray was a lovely host & cooking instructor! Her food is outstanding, and we learned techniques & recipes that we're sure we can recreate once we're home! She enjoys bringing people into her home to share her cooking, and it shows in her enthusiasm and the preparation of foods she makes for her students. My friend & I spent an enjoyable afternoon learning about her life in Istanbul. I would highly recommend this adventure & spending time with Nuray
Nuray welcomed us into her lovely home and was very well prepared for our cooking experience. The food was absolutely delicious with Nuray explaining everything about the various dishes as she went with clarity and enthusiasm. We participated in preparing the dishes and the table was inviting and set beautifully. We had the most delightful time eating superb Turkish food with Nuray. This was a wonderful experience and we loved spending a few hours with Nuray in her home.
Nuray was incredibly nice and helpful. We now have a friend in Turkey, and one who knows how to cook at that!
A cooking class in distant lands is always an experience! If you would like to cook an authentic Turkish menu, Nuray is in good hands. She had already prepared some of the appetizers, we cooked other appetizers (kisir - bulgurs salad, lamacun) as well as the main course (pilav) and the dessert (kadayif) together. When we got together afterwards, we enjoyed everything together.
I did this cooking class Christmas Day 2021 and what a fantastic way to spend Christmas away from home. Nuray was so friendly, hospitable, and a marvellous cook! Together we made künefe, börek, and pilav—three Turkish staples. Earlier in the day, Nuray had prepared side dishes and salads. Everything was absolutely delicious! We visited easily and had such a pleasant evening. Thank you Nuray! Kolay-gelsin!
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