Istanbul Authentic Simit and Turkish Breakfast Cooking Class

Name: Istanbul Authentic Simit and Turkish Breakfast Cooking Class
Start: 2026-07-27T08:00:00Z
Location: Istanbul

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Istanbul Authentic Simit and Turkish Breakfast Cooking Class

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US$61.23 per guest

Adult x1

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Location

Istanbul

Duration

2 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 12 guests

Language

English, Russian

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover the tradition of Turkish breakfast with hands-on cooking of simit and more. Enjoy a guided session near Galata Tower, crafting and savoring delightful Turkish cuisine.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

Sample 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 You Get

Rich breakfast service

Professional chef guidance

All simit and breakfast ingredients

Gratuities

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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.