Farmers Market visit & Turkish Cooking Class

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 69 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Beautiful, immersive Turkish experience!

  We were picked up by car just outside the port gate and our guide drove us to the Bodrum Bazaar farmers’ market. We visited with merchants selling spices, nuts, fruits, vegetables, olives, cheese and the Turkish version of fillo. Our guide explained what is currently in season and what is grown locally. We sampled a variety of foods and everyone we met was hospitable. Our guide explained that guests on this tour are taken to whichever farmers market is open on the day of your tour…so if you don’t go to the Bodrum Bazaar, that is the explanation. If you wish to purchase items, some vendors are willing to accept US dollars, euros, electronic payment, in addition to Turkish currency. From the market, we drove about 30 minutes to the Karnas Vinyards and had a hands-on cooking class using in-season, locally grown produce. We made appetizers, a main, and a dessert. We also had bread, cheese, fresh fruit, a fruit drink, water and several generous Karnas produced glasses of wine. This vineyard is known for its delicious Zinfandel. Our guide explained the food, its connection to Turkish culture and history. This tour made us truly experience Turkey at its finest.

  Road378224October 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5This was one of the best...

  This was one of the best and most memorable excursions of our trip. We were picked up at the cruise port on time and driven in a very comfortable vehicle to a market where we sampled some local foods with our guide. The scenery along the way was beautiful. Afterwards, we learned about Turkish cooking and had great conversations with a small group of fellow travelers while we helped prepare our delicious lunch. Highly recommend.

  Paul_KOctober 2026via Viator

• 5A foodies delight!

  This was a wonderful class. Our group was picked up at the cruise port and taken to the farmers market, where we shopped for our cooking ingredients. We then went to the winery and prepared several dishes, which were delicious! Our guide/chef was Asli; she was delightful. Let her know and food allergies in advance so she can accommodate. This event is definitely worth doing, foodies!

  K434SOkimmOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Don’t miss this opportunity!

  Perfect day! Can’t imagine a better way to spend time in Bodrum. It was definitely a highlight of our trip. The market was very interesting and enjoyed learning some new produce and the stop in the spice shop was a treat! The drive to the winery where the cooking class was held was itself a beautiful way to see some of the area outside of town. The winery and restaurant was stunning. We had a beautiful shaded area outside where the restaurant’s chef gave us a very personal lesson while we helped prepare several fresh vegetable dishes and a phyllo dish with meat and one with cheese. She offered so much information about the ingredients and the culture as she explained and showed us how she prepares the meal. After it was finished cooking, we all happily enjoyed the beautiful and delicious dishes as a full meal including different wines from their collection. It was incredible! This is a one of a kind location and opportunity to spend time with a very talented and knowledgeable chef on local foods and cuisine who really gives you an insight into the culture of the area.

  Joanne_TJune 2026via Viator

• 5The Highlight of our Cruise!

  This was the highlight of our 7-day cruise through Greece and Turkey. We were already excited for this excursion, but every aspect of the trip blew us away. The market was a fantastic experience where we bought so many items (olives to eat while walking around, spices to bring back home to cook...). Our guide was super helpful in translating and even helped us work on the exchange rate of Euros to Lira. Following that was an unforgettable experience cooking at the most beautiful vineyard. Aslı Mutlu is without a doubt the highlight of the trip. So talented, so knowledgeable, so personable, so hospitable, so passionate, so funny. We loved learning her recipes, cooking with her, hearing her story, laughing with her, and sharing with her. This is exactly what we wanted -- experiencing culture through people and food. We had the best day with her, and truly feel like our experience with her was a once-in-a-lifetime moment. The food was so delicious too! She is a fantastic instructor. We were so happy to purchase her cookbook afterwards, which she signed for us. The wine was delicious too! We can't wait to take these stories and culture back with us, to recreate and share in our own home. Thank you, Asli, and the entire team, for an experience we will never forget! - Josh and Pam, PA

  Joshua_HJune 2026via Viator

• 5Best Excursion of our Trip!

  This experience was the most fun! We started the day with a visit to a local Farmer Market where we sampled foods, smelled delicious spices and fresh herbs, while our guide explained all the items that we were going to use in our cooking class later. After about a 30 minute ride to a beautiful vineyard, we took our spots under a wisteria vine arbor and commenced helping to prep the items for the meal. Chef Asli explained all about Turkish cooking customs as we prepped and made the class interactive and fun. The actual dishes were cooked inside of the winery kitchen so we were more of the prep squad. While we waited, we were treated to 2 different tastings of wines that were made at the vineyard and invited to wander the beautiful grounds. The table was transformed from prep stations to a beautiful outdoor eatery, and the finished dishes were brought out for us to dine on. Delicious food, excellent experience and a wonderful way to spend the day learning a little about Turkish culture.

  Cheryl_FMay 2026via Viator

Know before you go

How it compares in Bodrum

• Its from-price is 33% below the median of the 426 experiences we list in Bodrum.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 426.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Bodrum

Bodrum, on Turkey's Aegean coast, is a whitewashed harbour town beneath a Crusader castle, with ancient ruins and coves, facing the Greek island of Kos.

Bodrum curves around two bays beneath the Castle of St Peter, a fortress built by the Knights of St John in the fifteenth century and now home to a museum of underwater archaeology. The town stands on the site of ancient Halicarnassus, birthplace of the historian Herodotus, and the remains of the Mausoleum, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, lie in a quiet garden.

Top-ranked sights in Bodrum: Castle of St. Peter (Bodrum Castle), Orak Island, Black Island (Kara Ada).

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