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The pick of Istanbul.
The 13 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“The workshop was of a very high quality. All the materials were available and our guide gave us clear instructions. We were also offered unlimited amount of coffee and tea. Very pleasurable experience and a great souvenir.”
Make your own custom perfume in Istanbul with a Bosphorus view. 2 hours, $28, 50+ scents, tea included.
“It's a very good experience, Tuana, the guide, was very kind. There was many choice concerning the oil.”
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.
“I loved that we learned the history behind Turkish coffee.”
Create a Turkish mosaic lamp in a 1500-year-old Balkapanı Inn in Karaköy with Bosphorus views, tea, and take-home packaging.
“It was such an enjoyable workshop! Ms. Esra was incredibly very attentive and helpful. Creating your own lamp was a perfect experienced. I definitely recommend it!”
Create your own Istanbul perfume from 50+ ingredients with tea, coffee, cookies, and a take-home 50ml labeled bottle.
“excellent value for money and a wonderful experience.”
Istanbul Turkish coffee workshop with brewing lessons, fortune telling, and a handmade cup takeaway. Learn tradition in 2 hours for $20.
“Petek was great at explaining the rich history of Turkish coffee”
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.
“the artist was very helpful, giving suggestions on how to make it better. the craft centre was just fabulous ! i was with two other ladies on the course who were from Germany and they were very friendly.”
Make a mosaic candle holder in Karaköy with a small-group guide, unlimited pomegranate tea, and Turkish delight, plus packing to take home.
“The atmosphere was very peaceful and authentic. I am very pleased with the experience.”
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.
“It was a good family experience to do and to discover Turkish culture with this workshop. The lamps made are supplied without the bulb and remain expensive enough for what it is. 15€ the small and 25 the average in addition to the price of the workshop.Auto-translated”
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.
“Buddha was a delight, I learned about history of Istanbul and home distillation process of essential oils. Met other small local artists in a unique environment. Wonderful hospitality, great experience. Definitely recommended this for those who want something less touristy more local it’s like the best of both worlds”
1.5-hour Turkish coffee lesson and coffee-ground fortune reading in a small group home in Sarıyer, Istanbul. Tea/coffee included.
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