--- title: "Events | Istanbul Workshops" description: "Browse upcoming events and special workshop sessions at Istanbul Workshops. Cultural experiences, seasonal specials, and exclusive craft events in Istanbul." url: "https://istanbulworkshops.com/events" lang: "en" alternate: tr: "https://istanbulworkshops.com/tr/etkinlikler.md" --- HIGHLIGHTS IN ISTANBUL # Events Discover the spirit of Istanbul through our curated events. From cultural performances to immersive local gatherings, each experience connects you with the city's vibrant traditions and lively atmosphere, an unforgettable highlight of your journey. ![Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane ](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/d0db81c0-5dfc-4f06-c568-892b1935b300/public) ![Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane ](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/28abd84f-84fd-499b-44b7-26d17184f300/public) ![Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane ](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/25cbb0e5-6ad9-4c66-4017-a4d28d746b00/public) ![Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane ](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/0961788e-6aea-4b62-2874-012a66a56a00/public) ![Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane ](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/a23bbc9f-db6b-4d0a-93e0-ce5a4c6c2900/public) ![Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane ](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/c278ba4c-01f3-4cf8-4ffd-4f3404ae5600/public) LIVE PERFORMANCE ## [Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane](https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/whirling-dervishes-ceremony-at-a-real-mevlevihane) Experience the 800-year-old Mukabele ceremony at Kasımpaşa Mevlevihanesi. Istanbul's hidden Mevlevi lodge, founded in the 1620s. A living tradition, not a show. [Learn More](https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/whirling-dervishes-ceremony-at-a-real-mevlevihane) ![Bosphorus Canoe Experience via Maiden's Tower](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/c90a6ee9-6bbd-4ce6-c1c9-2ff2b30b9500/public) ![Red and yellow sea kayaks on the shore at sunset before a Bosphorus kayaking trip in Istanbul.](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/d44361f1-e5a1-43b3-8137-8e4cf5695600/public) ![Bosphorus Canoe Experience via Maiden's Tower](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/4445803f-480c-410b-5255-040b45f29100/public) ![Bosphorus Canoe Experience via Maiden's Tower](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/4530b638-34b7-49a9-c3b9-8b29848ed600/public) ![Bosphorus Canoe Experience via Maiden's Tower](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/4e1bf548-2018-4cb9-20b0-35eba2d0bb00/public) ![Bosphorus Canoe Experience via Maiden's Tower](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/3c219e8e-9f81-459e-e067-ae3a6bf6b800/public) WATER SPORTS ## [Bosphorus Canoe Experience via Maiden's Tower](https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/bosphorus-canoe-experience-via-maidens-tower) Between two continents, one hour on the water, You know Istanbul, but seeing the Bosphorus from water level, with the sound of your paddle and the seagulls, is something else entirely. Paddling out from the Uskudar shore, you glide right up to the legendary Maiden's Tower and take in the city's timeless skyline from a brand-new angle, right between Europe and Asia. No experience needed: this journey begins with a short safety briefing and ends as an unforgettable memory. [Learn More](https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/bosphorus-canoe-experience-via-maidens-tower) ![Cinematic tasting experience with 9 Turkish flavors in Balat](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/5ca05306-3786-4665-d38b-57eafe9a7400/public) ![Cinematic tasting experience with 9 Turkish flavors in Balat](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/330d4172-9918-4a95-25a8-75457045fc00/public) ![Cinematic tasting experience with 9 Turkish flavors in Balat](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/a74f45e3-6c22-488c-7dca-ff00e3547900/public) ![Cinematic tasting experience with 9 Turkish flavors in Balat](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/cf987562-a320-494e-d1c9-ee3ec6b6a200/public) ![Cinematic tasting experience with 9 Turkish flavors in Balat](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/b2021c9a-82af-460e-d505-ecb9262f9700/public) ![Cinematic tasting experience with 9 Turkish flavors in Balat](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/53106996-d2bd-4c40-753d-ddbc59e97000/public) ![Cinematic tasting experience with 9 Turkish flavors in Balat](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/ba735906-0218-473d-9fe1-5661525ef000/public) ![Cinematic tasting experience with 9 Turkish flavors in Balat](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/76dd4ff4-03f2-4bf2-25ea-5fec8ae63900/public) TASTING ## [Cinematic Tasting Experience with 9 Turkish Flavors](https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/cinematic-tasting-9-turkish-flavors-balat) Step into the story of Istanbul in Balat through an immersive film and a tasting tray of nine legendary flavors, from simit and Turkish coffee to boza and kazandibi, and the centuries-old brands behind them. [Learn More](https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/cinematic-tasting-9-turkish-flavors-balat) ![Tasting a plated Anatolian dish on the Anatolian Tasting Journey in Istanbul](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/d891cfb8-7d04-40e2-6ba9-91484c470a00/public) ![Chef plating dishes on the Anatolian Tasting Journey in Istanbul](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/3e9bad1f-d9a8-448c-a1bb-cdb9c0a6d200/public) ![Guests take cups of ruby herbal tea from a tray at an Anatolian tasting in Istanbul.](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/55e0dff0-16f3-4f2f-4e03-fb58d5eba400/public) ![Chef finely chops pistachios on a board at an Anatolian cooking class in Istanbul.](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/0b76e37c-5287-4565-418b-b24e36977700/public) ![Chef garnishes plates with tweezers in a sunlit kitchen at an Anatolian tasting in Istanbul.](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/927cb18c-3c08-4a69-7392-96e2cdb4f000/public) ![Chef pipes sauce over small plated appetisers at an Anatolian tasting menu in Istanbul.](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/1df1eb97-e3b3-47d9-8749-1bab0ae92200/public) ![Chef garnishes a delicate golden dish with fresh herbs during an Anatolian tasting menu in Istanbul](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/b5613798-eb7c-4a04-df99-000cdd276400/public) ![Hand holds a pastry dessert topped with cream and pistachio at a tasting menu in Istanbul.](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/c4b802f4-b7b3-48d4-7010-80ff87d8cb00/public) ![Tasting menu card resting on a white plate at an Anatolian tasting experience in Istanbul](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/c94bd191-04bc-4199-d362-be3b81dab800/public) ![Fresh bread and herb butter on wooden boards for an Anatolian tasting menu in Istanbul.](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/7aba2c03-9890-4fbe-c434-56f5ea57a200/public) TASTING EXPERIENCE ## [Anatolian Tasting Journey](https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/anatolian-tasting-journey) Your culinary journey begins with a refreshing homemade peach mocktail, setting the stage for the plates to come. This is not just a dinner; it is a story of Anatolian heritage, told through a progression of seven exquisite courses. [Learn More](https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/anatolian-tasting-journey) ![From Pera to Smyrna: A Cultural Journey Through Ottoman Levantine Tables](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/f3b19c55-c012-48cc-5ade-3c0ff085b700/public) ![From Pera to Smyrna: A Cultural Journey Through Ottoman Levantine Tables](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/3af96916-cb56-441a-60a3-e7993b5ce300/public) GASTRONOMY ## [From Pera to Smyrna: A Cultural Journey Through Ottoman Levantine Tables](https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/from-pera-to-smyrna-levantine-dinner) A table that stretches from Pera to Smyrna, cultures that blended into one another, and the shared culinary memory they left behind. Over a menu Taste Pavilion has created for the night, we trace the common kitchen of the 19th-century Ottoman port cities at Nadir Gastronomy Platform in Karaköy. [Learn More](https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/from-pera-to-smyrna-levantine-dinner) ![Bean to Bar × Bean to Cup Festival](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/6dd36c46-3a27-4af9-4ae1-05adff3f3100/public) ![Bean to Bar × Bean to Cup Festival](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/3356ccbc-ec15-4dc7-dd24-4e83e0bfd800/public) ![Bean to Bar × Bean to Cup Festival](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/766e261b-2a5c-4903-3fd9-69f04bd16500/public) ![Bean to Bar × Bean to Cup Festival](https://img.istanbulworkshops.com/cdn-cgi/imagedelivery/m7VTUt5Pz9Po0h__W-dKMg/198486a9-0a61-4dbb-0abb-fa9371919c00/public) FESTIVAL ## [Bean to Bar × Bean to Cup Festival](https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/bean-to-bar-bean-to-cup-festival) The Bean to Bar × Bean to Cup Festival offers a comprehensive gastronomic experience where quality coffee and bean-to-bar chocolate are not only tasted, but also their origin, production method, aroma, and the effort behind them are explored. [Learn More](https://istanbulworkshops.com/events/bean-to-bar-bean-to-cup-festival) ## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Got a question? We're here to answer! If you don't see your question here, contact with us directly on our [Contact Page →](https://istanbulworkshops.com/contact) ### [Are you the original Istanbul Workshops?](https://istanbulworkshops.com/faq/are-you-the-original-istanbul-workshops-1) Yes, you are on the right page. We are the first brand under this name in Turkey. Our trademark is on file. The studio is in Üsküdar in Istanbul. Phone: +90 533 167 62 71. Site: istanbulworkshops.com. ### [Do you give a certificate of completion?](https://istanbulworkshops.com/faq/do-you-give-a-certificate-of-completion-2) Yes, on request. At the end of the session we print a simple sheet with your name, the craft, and the guide's signature. No fee; just ask before the workshop ends. Guests often add it to their trip keepsake set. ### [How do I contact Istanbul Workshops?](https://istanbulworkshops.com/faq/how-do-i-contact-istanbul-workshops-3) The fast way to reach us is the contact form on our site. We reply in one work day. We also run a phone line. The line is open in studio hours. We help in English and Turkish on both routes. [Check for more questions](https://istanbulworkshops.com/faq)