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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.
“It was an amazing and very enjoyable experience for us. Our guides Tuana and Elif were very helpful and friendly. Overall great activity!”
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.
“Mahmet was incredible!! We loved this class. The highlight of our trip so far. So fun and informative with a wonderful gift bag!”
Create a Turkish mosaic lamp in a 1500-year-old Balkapanı Inn in Karaköy with Bosphorus views, tea, and take-home packaging.
“This mosaic lamp workshop in Istanbul was one of the highlights of our trip! Serhat and Esra were the perfect hosts - warm, knowledgeable, and so much fun to be around. They shared the beautiful cultural history behind the mosaic lamps, which added so much meaning to the activity. The studio is charming and located…”
Create your own Istanbul perfume from 50+ ingredients with tea, coffee, cookies, and a take-home 50ml labeled bottle.
“i loved the experience of experiencing with different tones and mixing them up together.”
Istanbul Turkish coffee workshop with brewing lessons, fortune telling, and a handmade cup takeaway. Learn tradition in 2 hours for $20.
“Petek was amazing, really friendly and accommodating and we really enjoyed the workshop :)”
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.
“Our two boys (6 and 8) loved it very much. Such a loving, kind and supportive atmosphere and what an experience to have your own painted and framed glassart. Thank you very much for this experience they will cherish for the rest of their lives.”
Make a mosaic candle holder in Karaköy with a small-group guide, unlimited pomegranate tea, and Turkish delight, plus packing to take home.
“Nice way to spend a rainy morning with great guides. All material provided and easy to do.”
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.
“Most enjoyable afternoon with a lovely host. Interesting meeting people from across the world. Would definitely recommend this to everyone.”
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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