Traditional Home Cooking with Local in City Center
meet me at my home, learn about locals' life, cook and eat authentic home meal while sharing stories in a local’s home.
Şişli, · Cooking
Free cancellation
Listing highlights
Around 3 hrs experience
Hosted in English
What you’ll do
4.98 out of 5 stars, from 252 ratings
4.98, · 252 ratings
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Lakshay
London, United Kingdom
, · 1 day ago
Truly special and unique. Thank you so much for the warm and rewarding experience 🙏 Higgly recommended!
Kate
Oakland, CA
, · 1 week ago
This cooking class was a highlight of my trip to Istanbul. The food we made was unique and delicious, and Gulsah made it easy for a group of strangers to connect and all have a role to play. She was also a wealth of knowledge about history, literature, and her country overall. Highly recommend!
Randall
Naperville, IL
, · 1 week ago
It was a fun evening learning how to make a soup, some salads and borek. I enjoyed meeting the group and cooking with them. The class is held in the instructor’s apartment, which is in a residential area close to the city center.
Lydia
China
, · 1 week ago
This was my first time attending a cooking class at a local's home. Gulsah prepared a soup, three cold dishes, a main course, and a dessert with us. It was really fun to have a hands-on experience with Turkish home cooking. It's very different from the kebabs and grilled fish wraps you find on the streets. Gulsah changes the menu according to the season. I look forward to coming back next season to try a different menu. :)
Catherine
Cambridge, MA
, · 3 weeks ago
Such a wonderful special experience. I had never done anything like it. The food was so amazing and the conversation so wonderful.
Sophie
Ballarat, Australia
, · September 2026
Gulsah was an excellent host - very personable and the dishes we made were tasty!
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Upcoming availability
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Where we’ll meet
Meeting point
34375, Şişli, İstanbul, Turkey
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About me
Chef and ceramics maker
I'm Gülşah, an former marketing manager, a ceramics maker, and a chef at my house. My love for cooking centers on traditional Turkish dishes with recipes from my grandmother. For me, meals become special when shared. I can rearrange hours to fit your schedule.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests ages 2 and up can attend.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is beginner.
Accessibility
No extreme sensory stimuli
Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
Cooking classes with knowledgeable hosts
Cooking classes are led by chefs, bakers, and other hosts who showcase what makes the city unique.
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Traditional Home Cooking with Local in City Center
4.98 · 252 reviews
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Free cancellation
What you’ll do
4.98 out of 5 stars, from 252 ratings
4.98, · 252 ratings
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Lakshay
London, United Kingdom
, · 1 day ago
Truly special and unique. Thank you so much for the warm and rewarding experience 🙏 Higgly recommended!
Kate
Oakland, CA
, · 1 week ago
This cooking class was a highlight of my trip to Istanbul. The food we made was unique and delicious, and Gulsah made it easy for a group of strangers to connect and all have a role to play. She was also a wealth of knowledge about history, literature, and her country overall. Highly recommend!
Randall
Naperville, IL
, · 1 week ago
It was a fun evening learning how to make a soup, some salads and borek. I enjoyed meeting the group and cooking with them. The class is held in the instructor’s apartment, which is in a residential area close to the city center.
Lydia
China
, · 1 week ago
This was my first time attending a cooking class at a local's home. Gulsah prepared a soup, three cold dishes, a main course, and a dessert with us. It was really fun to have a hands-on experience with Turkish home cooking. It's very different from the kebabs and grilled fish wraps you find on the streets. Gulsah changes the menu according to the season. I look forward to coming back next season to try a different menu. :)
Catherine
Cambridge, MA
, · 3 weeks ago
Such a wonderful special experience. I had never done anything like it. The food was so amazing and the conversation so wonderful.
Sophie
Ballarat, Australia
, · September 2026
Gulsah was an excellent host - very personable and the dishes we made were tasty!
Some reviews have been automatically translated.
Upcoming availability
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Where we’ll meet
Meeting point
34375, Şişli, İstanbul, Turkey
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About me
Chef and ceramics maker
I'm Gülşah, an former marketing manager, a ceramics maker, and a chef at my house. My love for cooking centers on traditional Turkish dishes with recipes from my grandmother. For me, meals become special when shared. I can rearrange hours to fit your schedule.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
Traditional Home Cooking with Local in City Center
meet me at my home, learn about locals' life, cook and eat authentic home meal while sharing stories in a local’s home.