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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Very fun and nice! We had an amazing guide called Aziz who was very helpful and knowledgeable!
Nisrin

Norway

December 25, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Fun, social, nice to take something away :)
Octavia

United Kingdom

December 25, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Aleyna hosted me, she is such a wonderful person, not only she picked me up from the pier, also very helpful for whatever question I had about the history of Istanbul, she even showed me places and gave a brief tour on the way to the lamp session! During the lamp session she is also very well explained everything, couldn’t make it without her professional skills! I highly recommend it!!!
Kaidi

December 25, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Wonderful and insightful experience. Good Ethiopian beans for the Turkish coffee and cute cezve, cup & saucer as souvenir. Thanks Aziz for the great session!
Monica

December 24, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

What an amazing experience! Highly recommended😍
Traveler

Ireland

December 23, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

The activity is actually really fun and a great way to meet new people in a new city. Would really recommend it.
Traveler

December 23, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Very interesting and new experience. Indulge yourself in how is it made was a good choice. It was very organized and everything served as described.
Mounzer

Qatar

December 23, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Great experience! Good laugh & friendly people. You should definitely visit the place!
Traveler

Turkey

December 23, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Super gemacht ! Das Konzept geht auf. Ankkommen, Kaffee Kuchen und etwas eigenes kreireren. Ali führt einen charmant und witzig durch die 3 Stunden.
Jörg

Germany

December 23, 2023

Perfume Making Workshop

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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

The experience was beyond expectation. People are really nice to give all the help and the introduction was clear and interesting. I will recommend to all of you who will visit Istanbul.
Ki

December 23, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

What a wonderful experience with the most hospitable people! Had such a nice time with the gang, learning all about the introduction of coffee into Turkish culture over half a century ago! Who knew coffee could be so interesting!And on top of that we got to drink a great cup of coffee, that we roasted ourselves! Thank you coffee gang! Zeynep and Ali were great team members. I will definitely recommend this to my friends 😊
Mehr

December 23, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Мастер класс супер, очень понравилось, и подарочек под конец мероприятия очень порадовал.
Эльвина

December 23, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Very Interesting workshop and superb service
Faizan

December 22, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

coffee, good stories and fun! Had a great time!
Leonardo

Brazil

December 21, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Really enjoyed this activity. The setup made it easy for us to figure out how to design our lamps. Bünyamin was really welcoming and friendly and gave us recommendations for more things to do around the area.
Traveler

United States

December 21, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Delicious afternoon learning about the history of Turkish coffee and preparing a cup to read my fortune! Even got a kit to make my own at home. Highly recommend!
Camila

Bahrain

December 21, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

It was amazing. The manager and his workers were way too kind.
Traveler

Germany

December 20, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Fun activity, I would recommend.
Traveler

Spain

December 20, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Lovely activity! So interesting to learn about Turkish coffee culture. Ali is a great teacher and the class is a lot of fun!
Gaia

December 20, 2023

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Amazing activity! So much fun and a great opportunity to be creative while learning about history and culture. Aleyna is a lovely host and teacher as well! Calming, cosy atmosphere and a gorgeous cat that hangs around too. Highly recommend!
Gaia

December 20, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Если вы живете в европейской части, здорово отправиться на кораблике в азию, сварить себе кофе, погадать на гуще и послушать историю культуры кофепития. Азиз большой молодец, что организовал такие мастер классы. Было очень мило с его стороны проводить нас после встречи до кораблика:)
Любовь

December 19, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Everything was well-organized and the communication was excellent. I learned so much and really cherished the experience!
Steven

December 19, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

this was a great activity to do on a rainy winter day. I had problems with getting to the venue, but Ali helped me with directions, even though it was my fault for not reading the meeting point details correctly. Aleyna was very clear as to how to create the lamps and sharing its history. it's a relaxing activity and a great way to meet new people. The finished product is something that'll remind you of your Istanbul trip too. Aleyna also went above and beyond by helping me get back to my accommodations by going to the station and helping me with directions. would highly recommend this!
Marjorie

United Arab Emirates

December 17, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

It was awesome! I made a good solo traveler friend & Bunyamin gave us great historical context + a safe place to chit chat and learn. You walk away with a great story and skill. Highly recommend.
Shannon

December 17, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Aleyna was a great tour and class guide. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would definitely do it again. I loved how my lamp came out!
Zaire

December 17, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Super recomendado! Una experiencia increible!
Martha

Mexico

December 16, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

You create your own lamp, learn about the story and can take it the final product home, all ready and packed to travel!
Camila

Bahrain

December 16, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

This was one of the best Airbnb experiences I’ve been to in a long time. The hosts were incredible, the location was great for people using public transport and the experience itself was very enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Jamila

December 16, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

I loved it! Aleyna was brilliant. We were there for half the time as we had to catch our flight back home but I’m glad we squeezed it in!
Traveler

United Kingdom

December 16, 2023

Chocolate Making Workshop

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$38person
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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

History about Turkish coffee is impressive, and the teacher is professional, worth joining :)
Traveler

China

December 16, 2023
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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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