Check Availability Discover Cuisine, Crafts & Stories: Bodrum Like a Local • from $95.00 • instant confirmation • free cancellation • private bookings available See All Images Free Cancellation Local Touch Meet On Location Overview Experience Overview Experience the best of Turkish tradition, creativity, and cuisine in Bodrum on our 2.5-hour cultural experience. Follow your engaging host through the narrow streets, and smell the heady scent of blooming bougainvillea in the air. Browse traditional arts and crafts at locally owned stores in the bustling bazaar, and delve into Bodrum’s creative side among hidden galleries off the tourist trail. You’ll sample home-made street food and decadent sweet treats, savour fresh Turkish coffee, and enjoy personalised attention from your host on this small-group experience – limited to 12 people. This experience can also be customised for private groups of upto 12 people. Please contact us for more details. Location Experience See All Images Highlights Stroll through the Aegean coastal town of Bodrum with your host, and admire pretty bougainvillea blossoming in the sun. Gain rich insight into Turkish culture and lifestyle in this charming corner of the Mediterranean. Wander among the bustling stalls of Bodrum Bazaar, where local makers trade traditional arts, crafts, and beautifully designed jewelry. Visit the workshop of a master Turkish rug- and carpet-maker, and find out what makes these traditionally crafted items so popular. Discover Bodrum’s creative side as you admire locally made artworks in creative centers set off Bodrum’s beaten trail. Sample tasty home-made street food such as döner, midye tava, baklava, sucuk, köfte, şalgam and ayran, as your host shares helpful tips to enjoy your time in Bodrum to the full. Enjoy personalized attention from your host on this small-group experience, limited to 10 people. Itinerary Location Our Meeting-Return Points Our Meeting Point is in the center and very easy to find. Meeting Point: In front of Penguen Cafe Restaurant Directions: Penguen Cafe Restaurant is located across from Köşem Taxi stand and next to Vox Pub If you are coming from Bodrum Cruise Port: When you exit Bodrum Cruise Port's door, turn left and walk along the beach. After a 10-15 minutes’ walk, you will see Penguen Cafe Restaurant on the left side. Itinerary Inclusions Meet your Host, and Explore Traditional Mediterranean Culture in Bodrum: Meet your friendly host in the heart of beautiful Bodrum, Turkey, and set off through the narrow streets to begin your cultural experience. Admire the colorful bougainvillea flowers adorning Bodrum’s white-fronted houses, and listen as your host shares insight into traditional life and local culture in this charming corner of the Aegean. Stroll Through Bodrum Bazaar Like a Local!: Browsing the diverse stalls of Bodrum Bazaar, discover specialty stores for products including peştemal (towels used in Ottoman Hammam), wood block-printed scarves, handmade silver, and jewelry and leather bags made in Bodrum. You’ll also find a fine range of textiles, arts, and crafts to perhaps buy for yourself or loved ones back home. We’ll visit the atelier of an expert Turkish carpet- and rug-maker with 50 years’ experience, and learn why his locally made carpets and rugs make their way right around the world! Here, perhaps pick up a souvenir of your travels for your own home. All the stores and boutiques we visit on the tour are owned and run by local families, which offers unique insight into Bodrum’s culture and society. Explore the Worlds of Turkish Art, Artisanship, and Local Style: Delve into the creative side of Bodrum among lesser-known venues and cultural centers set away from the tourist trail, and admire beautiful artworks from the wide variety of local artists on display. In a Turkish designer’s store nestled among the side-streets, browse garments featuring Oriental and European styles, and see how traditional Turkish design has influenced global fashions. Experience Bodrum Through its Delicious Cuisine: Bodrum’s cuisine features fresh seafood and traditional recipes handed down through the generations, and no visit is complete without a few tastings! As we explore, you’ll learn the role Bodrum’s home-made street food plays in the town’s local culture. We’ll stop four or so times along the way to sample delicious street food such as baklava (layered filo pastry filled with nuts, and sweetened with syrup or honey), Bodrum special doner (a delicious kebab with marinated seasonal vegetables and Bodrum’s secret sauce), and midye tava (crispy mussel snacks on a stick. With local fisherman bringing in new hauls of fresh seafood every day, you’re spoiled for choice! We’ll sample traditional baked goods at a local patisserie dating back to 1876, and savor a steaming cup of Turkish tea or coffee. And of course, the highest quality Turkish Delight also features on our home-made and hand-made tasting menu. Your Host Shares Hints and Tips to Enjoy the Best of Bodrum: Along the way we’ll visit local neighbourhoods, and see traditional Bodrum houses where families have lived for generations. Listen as your host shares local stories, and hear helpful tips to make the most of your time in beautiful Bodrum. Inclusions Available Days Available Days Every day of the week Additional Information Wide variety of handmade, unique local street food. You will not leave hungry. Traditional hot and cold beverages Alcoholic drinks are not included in the price Vegetarian options available, please check from 'Additional Info' Additional Info Cancellation Policy Cancellation Policy A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 48 hours before the activity start time. No refund is possible if you cancel less than 48 hours before the activity start time. * Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time. Çapa 1 What to Bring Comfortable shoes (We are not going uphill. We do not walk during the entire tour) Umbrella or hat depending on the weather Additional Information Local carpet and rug store appointments are by reservation only. This is a privately owned, famous store so the prices are lower and they ship for free. Please email us right after your booking if you would like to shop Turkish rugs or carpets and we can confirm availability. This cultural food experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible. We don’t offer transportation yet. Our meeting point is very easy to find. Please note: most of this experience takes place in the shade. Dietary Restrictions Private Experiences: Please e-mail us in advance, and we will tailor the tastings to your preferences. Public Experiences: Please tell us of your dietary restrictions when ordering, at the stops on our experience. Pescatarians and Vegetarians: You are welcome to sample our local cuisine, if you are flexible on where we stop for tastings. Vegans: You are welcome to sample our local cuisine, if you are flexible on tasting only local drinks and only at selected stops. * The food points are selected according to the world health organisation standards. It’s your responsibility to know of any allergies you may have, and to check the ingredients of the food with the vendors on the tour if you have any concerns. Special Prici ng Free of charge for people assisting guests with disabilities. After you make a booking, please contact us if someone meets this criteria. All children up to 5 years old have free entry. Please select the number of children when booking Overview Experience Location Itinerary Inclusions Available Days Additional Info Cancellation Policy

Sustainability and Our Values Authenticity Originality is essential to us. The subject, content and processing of our experiences is unique. We follow sustainable development goals, through local values of our habitat. Sincerity We know that sincerity is what everyone is looking for... so being genuine and honest is our primary focus. The locals we choose to work with are humble and genuine people. We want you to feel the experience in your heart. Quality We ensure our partner stores have sustainable and local values and that the food points are selected according to the world health organisation standards. Your health is important to us. Intelligence We bring intellectual perspective to our experiences along with the beauty. We share the treasures of our culture by telling stories and immerse our guests into the experience itself. Aesthetics We all want to see and experience beauty. We know that primary beauty comes from both nature and art. All of our experiences touch your 5 senses and offer it within the framework of aesthetic standards. Joy We handle fun with empathy. Our first desire is for you to have a nice and enjoyable time. If you're happy, we're happy! We support sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals In experience management, ethics and aesthetics are both important to us. Our values support Sustainable Development Goals Social - Econ omic Impact Goal 3: Good Healt h and Well-Being We care for the well-being of our guests. Our food points are selected according to the World Health Organization standards. We choose only the best, quality, local food places. Goal 5: Gender Equality Diversity is essential for us. The people who we work with have diverse genders and ages. Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities We know local businesses are the most important gatekeepers of Bodrum’s local culture and our traditions. Our experience inspirations are coming from our local business owner’s deep understanding and local backgrounds. We believe in sustainable tourism and positive impacts. We know a real local experience is possible only by making deep connections with local people in their neighbourhoods. We support and promote small, local businesses. We only work with passionate local vendors such as art exhibitors, food place owners, artisans and masters to create authentic and unique experiences. Our vendors welcome our guests with personal attention not only with their stories but also traditional unique items. Goal 17: Partnerships for The Goals We have future project collaborations with associations working for the benefit of our world. Environmental Impact Goal 12 Responsible Consumption and Production Goal 13 Climate Action We are aware of the value of our planet’s natural sources. We are defending responsible consumption and effort to prevent food waste. We also share tips with our collaborators and vendors to save energy, water and reduce waste. We know air pollution and climate change is one of the main problems of our planet. We choose our locations in walking distance to prevent air pollution. We choose stores selling high quality, sustainable domestic products to prevent carbon emissions.