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Zerrin_KSeptember 2026 • Viator
Fun and tasty activity
If you like good food I recommend this class Very interesting to learn how to make Turkish simit and breakfast Don’t eat beforehand as there is a lot of food
Make Turkish Simit & Cook a Traditional Breakfast in Galata
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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.
Rich breakfast service
Professional chef guidance
All simit and breakfast ingredients
Unlimited hot tea
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.
STARTER
Acuka
A rich and flavorful Turkish breakfast spread made with walnuts, tomato and pepper paste, garlic, olive oil, and aromatic spices.
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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.
Meeting Point
Highlights in Istanbul Workshops, Galata Mandırası Sokak, Beyoğlu İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34000
Open in Google MapsWe are located directly across from Bloom Cafe, diagonally opposite Beyrut Cafe, and right next to Tolga Aras Photography. Our venue is a spacious and bright street-level shop.
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This experience ends at the meeting point.
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Keri_WSeptember 2026 • Viator
Great time
The class was fun, approachable and engaging! The chef did a great job and we met some other wonderful travelers.
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Response from ViatorSeptember 04, 2026
Thank you so much for joining our Simit & Turkish Breakfast Workshop! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the class, our chef, and the chance to meet fellow travelers. We hope to welcome you back for another delicious experience in Istanbul soon!
