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The pick of Istanbul.
The 15 most popular turkish workshops & classes in Istanbul. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Make a Turkish mosaic lamp in Istanbul in 2.5 hours with snacks and unlimited tea or coffee, then take your lamp home.
Most Popular“Amazing experience! Would recommend to anyone visiting Istanbul we are so glad we did this!!”
Make your own custom perfume in Istanbul with a Bosphorus view. 2 hours, $28, 50+ scents, tea included.
“I had such a wonderful experience at today’s perfume-making workshop! It was beautifully led by Beren and Beyza, who are both incredibly knowledgeable and supportive throughout the entire process. They guided us step by step, answered all our questions, and made the experience both educational and fun. I’ve wanted to try a perfume-making workshop for…”
Learn Turkish coffee from scratch in Istanbul: grind and brew in a cezve, taste multiple styles with delight, plus fortune telling and a take-home set.
“We really enjoyed this activity. Everything was explained well, it was super interesting and very fun! Highly recommend. Thank you!”
Create a Turkish mosaic lamp in a 1500-year-old Balkapanı Inn in Karaköy with Bosphorus views, tea, and take-home packaging.
“Dila led the class wonderfully and helped us along the way. We enjoyed making the lamps and all the materials were great quality!”
Create your own Istanbul perfume from 50+ ingredients with tea, coffee, cookies, and a take-home 50ml labeled bottle.
“Ali was great! The place is amazing. We were there last year and decided to go this year too. Totally worth it!”
Istanbul Turkish coffee workshop with brewing lessons, fortune telling, and a handmade cup takeaway. Learn tradition in 2 hours for $20.
“It was really amazing learning about Turkish culture and coffee. Petek was fabulous, bubbly, welcoming and her fortune telling was very accurate for both me and my mum. It was a great activity and I would recommend it to anyone.”
A 3-hour Istanbul stained-glass painting workshop: pick a pattern, paint glass by hand, sip unlimited tea and coffee, and take home a framed souvenir for $33.
“This was a really nice surprise and I would recommend it to all, couples, families, groups and singles. This activity would give you a chance to experience something out of the ordinary tourist attractions and visits. In the warm, welcoming and relaxing atmosphere you would take a break and dive in into your creativity. Out…”
Make a mosaic candle holder in Karaköy with a small-group guide, unlimited pomegranate tea, and Turkish delight, plus packing to take home.
“Esra and Dila were amazing and so nice and talented and kind at showing us how to make the coolest Turkish candles! HIGHLYYY RECOMMEND you haven’t even been to turkey if you haven’t done this”
Make your own Turkish mosaic lamp in the Grand Bazaar. Hands-on workshop, tea and coffee included, with a take-home fee at the spot.
“Fantastic and one of a kind experience with a charismatic host. We did it last minute due to having a few hours to spare in the area and do not regret it one bit.”
A short Istanbul pottery workshop in Cağaloğlu: shape red clay, try the wheel, paint a tile or piece, and relax with free tea and coffee.
3-hour Istanbul tile-painting workshop. Make a ceramic tabak plate, sip tea and coffee, snack, and take it home safely.
Visit Little Hagia Sophia’s garden for an aromatherapy workshop, essential-oil techniques, and optional breakfast in a small-group Istanbul setting.
“Wonderful time learning about the history of the Little Ayasofya, enjoying a Turkish coffee/tea and about aromatherapy with my welcoming host!”
1.5-hour Turkish coffee lesson and coffee-ground fortune reading in a small group home in Sarıyer, Istanbul. Tea/coffee included.
3-hour Anatolian cooking and food styling class in Istanbul: knife skills, soup to dessert, plating tips, and take-home recipes for $99.
“An excellent cooking workshop with many menu items, cooking tips and great recipes. The chef was a wonderful teacher and I enjoyed the opportunity to learn to prepare new dishes. Highly recommend this experience!”
Small-group DJ workshop in a local’s Istanbul home: learn the mixer, make beats with a DJ, and enjoy Turkish hospitality for $54.
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