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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

consiglio tantissimo
GetYourGuide traveler

Italy

November 16, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

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GetYourGuide traveler

Turkey

November 16, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

This should be on your bucket list in Istanbul , was such an amazing experience and now I have my own personalized perfume
Jayflo1

November 16, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Es hat sehr Spaß gemacht, Aziz hat uns alles sehr genau erklärt es war eine witzige Gruppe und das Ergebnis kann sich sehen lassen wirklich ein Erlebnis wert :)
Maide

Germany

November 15, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

great!
Mayank

United Kingdom

November 15, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

It was an overall great experience, with the host being very attentive and everyone was very warm and friendly. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Istanbul.
Abdi-hakim

United Kingdom

November 15, 2024

Turkish Simit & Breakfast Cooking Class with a Chef

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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Interesting activity with an amazing guide. You learn new things regarding the Turkish coffee and also their history. Aziz is the best and doing his activity with dedication. The gift from the experience was nice and makes us to remember every time the experience
Robert

Romania

November 14, 2024

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

Highly recommended 👌🏻
GetYourGuide traveler

Armenia

November 14, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

Top
GetYourGuide traveler

France

November 14, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

Was amazing and the teacher was great
B

United States

November 14, 2024

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

The workshop was like therapy for my mom and I, we enjoyed it very much and all the explanation from Eda was OUTSTANDING, her attention to detail and patience are beyond expected. We shared our experience with other people and it was an all around enjoyable time, we were served tea non-stop and the cookies were good as well. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to relax and have a me-time, if possible, look for Eda, couldn’t ask for a better teacher than her!
Andrei

Hungary

November 13, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

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ambra

Italy

November 13, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

Very nice
Yara

Saudi Arabia

November 13, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Beyza was a great hostess, she was very friendly and taught me about the history of mosaics and other aspects of Turkish culture. She served cookies, Turkish delight, and tea and coffee. I felt really welcome and enjoyed my time with her.
Chi

United States

November 13, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Es hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht und man bekommt hier meiner Meinung nach viel für sein Geld (Elektro Lampe)
Robin

Germany

November 13, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Het was allemaal heel goed geregeld. We kregen 2 opties: of zelf naar de locatie komen voor als je al in Uskudar was, of afspreken voor Hafiz Mustafa Sirkeci waar je werd opgehaald en samen naar de locatie ging. Toen we daar aankwamen werden we warm ontvangen. We moesten even wachten maar dat kon gelukkig in het café wat ze er hebben. Na en paar minuten konden we beginnen. Mustafa heeft alles heel duidelijk, rustig en op een erg leuke manier verteld. Verder was hij erg vriendelijk, open en warmhartig. Ondanks dat je als totaal vreemden van elkaar begon, kwam er gedurende de workshop toch wel een klik met de anderen die ook de workshop volgen. Als je ergens tegenaan loopt dan wordt er van alle kanten geholpen. Ja je kan een mozaïek lamp ook gewoon ergens kopen maar waarom zou je dat doen als je het ook zelf kan maken en een ervaring rijker wordt? Al met al is het een enorme aanrader! Kom zeker nog eens terug.
Hilal

Netherlands

November 13, 2024

Woodworking Workshop for Kids (4–6) & Parents

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Perfume Making Workshop review

In summary: a great experience! We really enjoyed the workshop (man & woman). The pick-up service was in time, the guide spoke excellent English and was really competent. Also the location was lovely and the parfum equipment was high quality! Try it, we had a lot of fun
Nici

Germany

November 13, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

It was a great experience and I recommend everyone to try it!! our hostess was very sweet and helpful, she connected us very nicely with the group and gave us interesting information... thank you very much!! Akis, Eleni ❤️
Eleni Michaela

Greece

November 12, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

perfect
Aaliyah

Luxembourg

November 12, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

The workshop was so much fun and the lamps turned out way better than expected. It was exiting to travel to the Asian side of Istanbul and our guide was really friendly and helpful. It’s definitely great value for money! I’d recommend for families and couples or even a solo date
Zoe

Turkey

November 12, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Good activity along with kids. But difficult to locate the place though.
GetYourGuide traveler

Saudi Arabia

November 12, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

I joined the workshop as a solo traveller and it was one of the best things I’ve done while in Istanbul. Everyone was lovely in our small group and Mustafa and the team’s patience and guidance made this a truly special experience. It was incredibly relaxing and the café where the workshop took place was a real gem. We were offered Turkish tea/coffee, biscuits and Turkish delight. Making the lamp with your own hands is just so much more special than buying one from the markets.
GetYourGuide traveler

United Kingdom

November 11, 2024

Perfume Making Workshop review

The workshop is excellent. Ali is a true professional in guiding you throughout to make your own unique fragrance. You are taken care of throughout the process with nice coffee and cookies and in the end you walk away with your own, unique in the world fragrance! Highly recommend the workshop to anyone who enjoys perfumes and fragrances, or just go by to have coffee!
Bharat

Mauritius

November 11, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

perfect!!
GetYourGuide traveler

Japan

November 11, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Nous avons passé un moment agréable en famille!
Sawsan

Lebanon

November 11, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Brilliant fun
Sara

United Kingdom

November 11, 2024

Ceramic Workshop in Istanbul Pottery for Beginners

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Friendly guide and a very welcoming place to have a relaxed therapeutic experience with your friends/family. More than worth the money! 👏 Mustafa the guide is a real charmer! Does his job with passion and keeps you excited throughout:) HIGHLY RECOMMEND 👍
Sanjay

United Kingdom

November 11, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Very good. Mustafa was very welcoming. Good lad and workshop well worth the money. Very therapeutic and good to get stuck in. Felt right at home.
Abdal

United Kingdom

November 10, 2024

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

ottima attività, personale competente e divertente sempre pronto ad aiutare e a dare indicazioni utili anche al di fuori dell'attività, locale molto carino e curato, consigliatissimo.
Andrea

Italy

November 10, 2024

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

My favorite activity of the trip. Definitely a relaxing activity that really gets you out your head. Be ready to be creative and take your time!
Bianca

United States

November 10, 2024
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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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