Istanbul Authentic Simit and Turkish Breakfast Cooking Class

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Learn the art of making simit, Istanbul's beloved street food, in a hands-on cooking class that transforms baking into a culinary journey. Under the expert guidance of a professional chef, knead and shape your simit dough, master the traditional molasses dip, and coat it with crunchy sesame seeds. While your simit bakes, whip up delicious menemen, acuka, and homemade jam, ensuring a hearty breakfast spread awaits. Gather around a warm table to savor your creations with unlimited Turkish tea, all in a vibrant setting near Galata Tower.

Example Menu

Starter

Acuka

A rich and flavorful Turkish breakfast spread made with walnuts, tomato and pepper paste, garlic, olive oil, and aromatic spices.

Starter

Menemen

The famous, juicy Turkish scrambled eggs with fresh tomatoes and peppers.

Main

Traditional Simit

Istanbul’s iconic crispy sesame bread.

Dessert

Homemade Jam

A delicious, traditional fruit preserve made from scratch.

What's Included

Rich breakfast service
Professional chef guidance
All simit and breakfast ingredients
Unlimited hot tea
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Highlights in Istanbul Workshops

We will meet at the venue with the “Highlights in Istanbul Workshops” sign.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

During this experience, you will learn how to make your own traditional Turkish simit from scratch with the guidance of our professional chef. You will knead and shape the dough, dip it into molasses, coat it with sesame seeds, and bake it until perfectly crispy.

While your simit is rising and baking, you will also prepare classic Turkish breakfast favorites such as menemen, acuka, and homemade jam. At the end of the workshop, you will sit down at a warm shared breakfast table and enjoy everything you made, served with cheese, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and unlimited Turkish tea.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by Highlights in Türkiye Workshops

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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