Play Traditional Games in a Local Authentic Kahvehane
Experience Istanbul’s Traditional Kahvehane Culture
Would you like to visit a traditional, authentic Kahvehane, where locals spend hours playing games and sipping tea? Join us for a truly local experience in Kadıköy, and live like a local Istanbuler for a few hours!
📍 Location: Kadıköy neighborhood, Asian side of Istanbul (exact meeting point shared after booking)
✨ Highlights / Key Points
🎲 Learn and play traditional Kahvehane games such as Turkish rummikub/mahjong and backgammon
👴 Watch local professionals play and master the games
☕ Drink Turkish black tea, kiwi tea, or Turkish coffee like the locals
🏘️ Visit 3 different Kahvehanes in the neighborhood
📜 Discover the history of Ottoman coffeehouses
🕰️ Learn the origins of rummikub/mahjong-like games and their cultural significance
💛 Enjoy a personal story from your host, who grew up learning these games from their grandparents and now loves sharing them with curious travelers
✅ What’s Included
- Guided Kahvehane tour with a local host
- Instruction and playtime for traditional games
- Tea or Turkish coffee at each Kahvehane visited
- Cultural and historical insights
❌ What’s Not Included
- Transportation to/from meeting point
- Extra drinks or snacks beyond those provided
- Personal expenses