3 Vegan & Vegetarian Experiences in Istanbul to Book First

1.Istanbul Vegan/Vegeterian Cooking Class with Locals at Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $93Our pick

Join Rojda or Maral in a cosy Istanbul home for a three-hour, small-group vegan cooking class. Prepare Turkish favorites such as kısır, vegan kokoreç, dürüm, and mantı, then sit down for tea and a shared meal with your hosts.

“This was our first cooking class and it was an amazing experience. Rojda (our host) is a total super woman! We cooked 5+ dishes together - suitable for both beginners and advanced cooks - and felt so welcome and comfortable in Rojda’s home. Thank you for an unforgettable evening.”

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2.Private and guided VEGETARIAN / VEGAN tour of Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend about five hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Derya or Rojda, eating through Karakoy, Tophane, and Kadikoy. You will try Turkish breakfast, baklava, tea, coffee, cig kofte, pickles, seasonal dishes, lunch, and secret bites, with food choices adjusted to your preferences.

“Amazing experience. Rojda was a wonderful host. We had a beautiful afternoon with her and two other guests and enjoyed some great conversation and food making and eating! Highly recommended.”

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3.Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class with Locals at Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $106

Join Rojda at her home near Taksim for a small-group vegan and vegetarian cooking class. Over 2.5 hours, you will make Turkish dishes such as vegan kokoreç, dolma, and mantı, then sit down for a shared meal and conversation in English or Turkish.

“We had a wonderful day at Rojdas home and learned the art of making vegan manti. Many thanks! We can totally recommend!”

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