Make Homemade Turkish Baklava with a Local in Ankara

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About this activity

This isn’t a studio cooking class — it’s a shared ritual in a real Ankara home. You’ll learn baklava the old-fashioned way, with stories, laughter, and care in every layer.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Turkish
Operated by: Lokal Bond

Ages: Children (0–6 years) · Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Tips & Gratuities
Not included: Film My Experience - A friend will casually film your experience.

Itinerary

Step into a welcoming home in Ankara’s Dikmen neighborhood and discover how traditional, homemade Turkish baklava is prepared — not the store-bought kind, but made from scratch the way it’s been passed down in family kitchens for generations. You’ll start with tea and snacks, then dive into each step: preparing the syrup, kneading and rolling dough, making the walnut filling, and layering everything just right before baking. While the baklava bakes, you’ll also prepare a savory börek and a fresh meze like kısır or lentil balls. Finally, we’ll enjoy everything we made together over Turkish coffee and good conversation. Come as a guest, leave as a friend! This is a hands-on experience, and all ingredients are provided. Recipes will be sent to you afterward so you can recreate the magic at home. Please note: 1. The baklava contains walnuts and is not suitable for guests with nut allergies. 2. The class lasts around 4 hours — because making baklava properly takes time, and we don’t rush good things.

Stop 1
Anitkabir

Homemade Baklava — Handmade yufka layered with walnuts and syrup. Crisp, golden, and soaked in tradition — a true home-style Turkish dessert. · Börek — Turkish Pastry · Kısır — A fresh bulgur salad with parsley, tomato paste, pomegranate molasses, and olive oil. Light, tangy, and a Turkish home-cooking favorite.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Once you are at Dayanışma Cad. look for number building number 34.

You can call your host when you arrive and he will open the door for you.

End point

Once you are at Dayanışma Cad. look for number building number 34.

You can call your host when you arrive and he will open the door for you.

Using your ticket

By booking, you accept this waiver. This experience is not wheelchair accessible. Please note baklava contains nuts and gluten and these cannot be substituted. If you have other food allergies, contact us at [email protected] or WhatsApp +905065757470 before booking.

I acknowledge that participating in this experience involves inherent risks including physical activity, travel, and interaction with unknown environments, which may result in personal injury or property damage. My participation is entirely voluntary and I may withdraw at any time. I certify I am in good health and will inform LokalBond of any health changes prior to the experience. I assume all risks involved and release LokalBond, its owners, employees, agents, and hosts from any claims or liabilities arising from my participation. I agree to indemnify LokalBond from any related claims or damages. This waiver is governed by Turkish law. I have read and fully understand these terms and agree to them voluntarily.