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Traditional Baklava Cooking Class in Istanbul
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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in:
English
Offered languages
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- English
This experience takes place in Rojda's real Istanbul home — not a cooking school. You’ll be rolling dough in the same kitchen where she’s cooked for her family since childhood. Guests often say they came for the baklava, but stayed for the feeling of being welcomed like an old friend.
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Dessert
Baklava
Baklava is a flaky pastry made with hand-rolled dough, nuts, and syrup — a sweet, rich dessert tied to Turkish tradition and celebration.
What's Included
Coffee and/or Tea
Tips & Gratiutes
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
I will welcome you at my home, at central Istanbul.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Join a cozy home cooking class in Istanbul, and learn to make traditional Turkish baklava from scratch with a local chef. Your host, Rojda, welcomes you first with Turkish tea and a heartfelt introduction to baklava’s cultural roots. Then, you’ll get hands-on: preparing ingredients, kneading dough, and rolling out at least 40 delicate layers.
From the clarified butter to the golden syrup, every step is covered — just like it’s been done for generations. After the baking, you’ll sit down with Rojda to enjoy your creations over more tea or Turkish coffee and warm conversation.
Rojda shares, “My grandmother taught me that food is love — and baklava, especially, is meant to be shared.” This isn’t a demo. It’s a shared ritual rooted in Turkish tradition and real connection.
From the clarified butter to the golden syrup, every step is covered — just like it’s been done for generations. After the baking, you’ll sit down with Rojda to enjoy your creations over more tea or Turkish coffee and warm conversation.
Rojda shares, “My grandmother taught me that food is love — and baklava, especially, is meant to be shared.” This isn’t a demo. It’s a shared ritual rooted in Turkish tradition and real connection.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Lokal Bond
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Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
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Short term availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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