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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Interessant, kurzweilig und hat Spaß gemacht!
GetYourGuide traveler

Austria

June 11, 2026

Witness whirling dervishes at a real mevlevihane review

A very charming ceremony, preceded by a short and interesting cultural introduction. One of the best moments of my trip to Istanbul!
Mario

Bologna, Italy

June 11, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Materials & Snacks review

We had a lovely time at the workshop! All Materials, the lamp, snacks and drinks are included in the price. The teachers were very kind and friendly, patient, explained about history and gave great tips. It’s definitely worth the price and we will consider to join another workshop at the place. Highly recommend! Thanks for the great time! 🌞
Vivien

Berlin, Germany

June 9, 2026

Perfume Making Workshop review

It was so so fun! Loved the communication beforehand and Bahar came to pick us up and guide us to the workshop from a meeting point which was very easy to find (and paid for our travel!). We were greeted very warmly by everyone once we arrived and served snacks and drinks. Zanib who ran our workshop was a delight. So knowledgeable and fun to interact with. Getting to smell so many scents and really being able to choose something unique to you was amazing and if in any doubt Zanib was there to offer her excellent guidance. I would recommend this to anyone even remotely interested in making perfume or even just looking to fill a couple of hours.
Molly

United Kingdom

June 9, 2026

Perfume Making Workshop review

I had a great time and the perfume is a nice souvenir to take home. The guide was great, the place is very cute and comfortable, we got tea, coffee and some snacks for free. Would 100% recommend!
GetYourGuide traveler

Germany

June 9, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop

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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

paid £17 to make a cup of coffee
chris

United Kingdom

June 9, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Loved this activity making the lamp. A perfect keepsake to bring home. The girls in the shop were lovely! The snacks weren’t much, so don’t plan on skipping any meals. But the tea and coffee was very good. The lamp is the important part, and absolutely wonderful!
Alexis

United States

June 8, 2026

Perfume Making Workshop review

Eğitmen Mustafa bey gerçekten çok kibar ve ilgiliydi. Atölyenin sitesinde ingilizce olduğu yazılması rağmen hem ingilizce hem türkçe anlatımla ilerlenerek hiç bir sorun yaşanmadı. Oldukça memnun kaldık.
Mert Aygen

Turkey

June 8, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Very creative. I would do it again!
Chrysanthi

Germany

June 8, 2026

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Yachtfahrt und waren rundum begeistert. Das Essen war gut und ausreichend. Die Unterhaltung an Bord war abwechslungsreich und hat für eine tolle Stimmung gesorgt. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir unseren Kellner Yunus Emre. Er war äußerst freundlich, aufmerksam und professionell. Mit seiner herzlichen Art hat er dafür gesorgt, dass wir uns jederzeit wohl und willkommen gefühlt haben. Sein Service war erstklassig und hat unsere Erfahrung an Bord noch angenehmer gemacht. Wir können diese Yachtfahrt uneingeschränkt empfehlen und freuen uns schon auf das nächste Mal. Vielen Dank an das gesamte Team.
Arzu

Turkey

June 8, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

це чудова можливість зробити сувенір своїми руками
GetYourGuide traveler

Ukraine

June 8, 2026

Perfume Making Workshop review

EsSuper Support, zeitnahe Infos. Tolles Erlebnis!
GetYourGuide traveler

Germany

June 7, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Fun
Carlos

United States

June 7, 2026

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Virkelig hyggelig og lærerig workshop! Vi hørte historier om indførelsen og kulturen omkring tyrkisk kaffe og lærte at lave vores egen kop. Værten var virkelig sød og dygtig.
Martha

Denmark

June 7, 2026

Leather Crafting Workshop with a Local Artisan review

You can write a balanced and constructive review like this: The workshop environment was quite enjoyable. Sufficient materials were prepared for the participants, and refreshments were also considered. The information provided about leather and the presentation were clear and informative. However, the instructor's attention was sometimes insufficient. In addition, the mold used in the study was of a single type and was based on a standard model prepared in advance. Therefore, the opportunity to create more original designs was limited. Overall, it's an introductory experience to leather craftsmanship where you can have a nice time. However, those who expect a very professional, personalized, design-oriented, or comprehensive leatherworking training should adjust their expectations accordingly.
Nazlıcan

June 6, 2026

Perfume Making Workshop

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Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

I did this activity with my family and we loved it. They teach you and help you create the best possible combination, but what I want to emphasize the most is the great service they gave us. Both instructors were lovely. Without them, the experience would have been more boring. They pleasantly surprised us. We definitely recommend it!!
Lidia

Zaragoza, Spain

June 6, 2026

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

very good
GetYourGuide traveler

Jordan

June 6, 2026

Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

Two interesting hours with the realization of how many different scents there are
Thomas

Schwechat, Austria

June 6, 2026

Perfume Making Workshop review

Absolutely loved it! This was probably one of the best workshops I’ve ever attended. Since we were staying on the European side of Istanbul and the workshop is on the Asian side, Ebiha gave us very clear instructions and even met us at the meeting point. It took us around 20 minutes to get there. We were welcomed by a young man named Mustafa, who was incredibly kind, calm, and patient. He speaks excellent English and took the time to explain everything thoroughly, answering all of our questions. He taught us the basics of perfume making and shared many little tips and tricks to help us create the perfect fragrance. We created our own 50 ml EDP which is the perfect souvenir from Istanbul. The workshop takes place in a lovely little open-air café, comfortably shaded, which created the most pleasant and relaxing atmosphere possible. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Istanbul!
Matea

Croatia

June 6, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

A beautiful day and a beautiful experience Oktay was the perfect guide for this amazing boat trip and extremely helpful particularly with sister who has mobility issues The islands and the islanders were amazing selling surprisingly good value souvenirs and food Would highly recommend this day trip and in fact would love to do it again! Also great value for money
Kate

United Kingdom

June 6, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

es war sehr lustig und klebrig 😜hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht
Tobias

Germany

June 6, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Ha sido una experiencia inolvidable, mágica. La atención excepcional,su calidez explicando los pasos a seguir y el que al final te lleves tu lámpara, fue genial
Mari Carmen

Spain

June 6, 2026

Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in a Real Mevlevihane review

Time to stop and slow down , different from any other place- were the human soul is beeing reborn. Very interesting experience
Marta

Poland

June 6, 2026

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Good
GetYourGuide traveler

United States

June 5, 2026

Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

Zeynep was so sweet and knew her job pretty well. It was so fun and interesting workshop. Thanks again
Tamari

Akhaltsikhe, Georgia

June 5, 2026

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

We had a great time making our lamps and we had a keepsake from our experience. The teachers were great and gave guidance and instruction!!!
Teresea

United States

June 5, 2026

Design Your Own Framed Turkish Calligraphy review

We enjoyed our calligraphy experience. It is amazing that we can take home our very own cultural item. The tutor was great and the tea and coffee delicious. Thank you!
Jenny

Auckland, New Zealand

June 5, 2026

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Incredible experience! I learned so much about coffee and had so much fun!
Jessica

United States

June 5, 2026

Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in a Real Mevlevihane review

Great experience. It was a bit hard to find though.
Lisa

United States

June 5, 2026

Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

I loved this activity so much! 👍👍👍 Turkey is already a major transportation hub, and spices are also a part of the culture. It's really satisfying to be able to personally create a perfume and then take it away with you. There are many options. In the past, I couldn't tell what scent was what when I smelled perfumes, but now I finally understand. And the young man was very professional, his explanation was very clear and detailed, and his English was also very good. He could make people understand the formula for blending perfumes right away. The most amazing thing is that he knew how to blend it just by smelling it and suggested the right proportions. In the end, the product was amazing. It was really fun. (And it gave me a chance to go to the Asian part of Istanbul. You should definitely try it.)
Sophia

June 4, 2026
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Are you the original Istanbul Workshops?

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?

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?

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.

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