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    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    It was an amazing experience, and the host was exceptional.
    Traveler

    Canada

    October 1, 2023

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Для начала скажу, что рассказчик - не бариста, а студент. Конечно, любой турок является в той или иной степени знатоком кофе, но все же не стоит писать что это мастер-класс "от бариста". Конечно, интересна история кофе, но куда лучше если бы рассказчик поведал как надо отбирать зерна, что стоит добавлять при варке кофе, как делать капучино и другие нюансы. Интересно, конечно, мелить кофе ручной кофемолкой, однако, у всех нас кофемолки электрические. Короче, говоря, на троечку...
    Андрей

    September 30, 2023

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Fatima and Benjamin were great guides and went above and beyond to make the experience memorable - highly recommend!
    Traveler

    United Kingdom

    September 30, 2023

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    We went as a family of four and all of us enjoyed the experience. The host was caring and thoughtful. The workshop has a positive atmosphere and everyone who works there seemed nice and kind. We were surprised by how good our lamps turned out ! A day and souvenirs that we'll remember:) Thank you !
    Elly

    September 30, 2023

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Получились красивые светильники👍 Светильники забираете с собой. Отличная память о поездке или сувенир (особенно, если учесть, что он сделан собственными руками)).
    Natali

    September 30, 2023

    Traditional Turkish Calligraphy Workshop

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    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Отличная экскурсия, узнали разные детали по приготовлению кофе и даже погадали на кофейной гуще... А в конце приятный бонус (чашечка для кофе с тарелочкой, джезва, маленький пакетик кофе и сертификат👍). Рекомендую.
    Natali

    September 30, 2023

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    This was an amazing experience and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone :) if you are a girl, I suggest to go with someone because the area is a bit weird if you are alone as a girl
    Nadine

    September 29, 2023

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Vraiment original comme activité. L’équipe est très sympathique
    Franck

    France

    September 29, 2023

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Невероятный мастер-класс, всё продумано до мелочей, по итогу получите уникальную лампу, сделанную по вашему собственному дизайну в компании наиприятнейших людей
    Павел

    September 28, 2023

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    I think it was a great idea of spending creatively time in Istanbul doing something different than most of the tourists. I enjoyed it a lot, also the communication was very good (3 people contacted me making sure I know how to get there), and I made a really nice lamp by myself, I decorated it, got biscuits and tea. It was worth it.
    Urszula

    Poland

    September 28, 2023

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Super Workshop und Alenya war eine tolle Kursleiterin. Sie hat mich vom europäischen Teil abgeholt und wir sind gemeinsam zum Kursorte mit der Metro gefahren. Vor Ort gab es viele Farben und Muster zur Auswahl. Alenya hat bei der Zusammenstellung beraten. Sehr meditativ das Mosaik zu machen. Es gab Tee/Kaffee, Kekse und Wasser während des Workshops. Ich kann diesen Workshop jedem empfehlen, der diese Lampen mag. Man erstellt sich ein Unikat, welches echt toll aussieht und lernt etwas über die Geschichte der Lampen. Viel besser als sich eine Lampe zu kaufen ;) ich hätte am liebsten gleich die nächste Lampe gemacht :) Hinweis: Der Treffpunkt bei Getyourguide ist auf der europäischen Seite und nicht der Kursort (daher ist treffen dort um 14:30Uhr). Es besteht auch die Möglichkeit direkt zum Kursort zu kommen. Ich habe dazu eine WhatsApp erhalten am Kurstag, also am besten zwischendrin aufs Handy schauen.
    Traveler

    Germany

    September 28, 2023

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Es war sehr authentisch und freundlich dort in dem Café und grade auch die beiden Organisatoren war super flexibel und gelassen.
    Anika

    Germany

    September 28, 2023

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Honestly the BEST activity you can do in Istanbul. Zero scam. Everything was interesting and well organised from the beginning. I truly had a blast. Ali was exceptional and made the difference. Thank you for everything and for the memorable experiment ♥️
    Shabnam

    Belgium

    September 27, 2023

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    I loved it and I will definitely come back again the next time I travel to Istanbul! Thank you Aleyna for picking me up and bringing me to the workshop, for your guidance, for helping me find the pieces for my lamp and for your tips to check out places in the Asian side of Istanbul.
    Greta

    September 27, 2023

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Workshop was a nice introduction and history lesson to Turkish Coffee however the fortune telling was a bit trivial. I was expecting more in depth knowledge and experience. The guides and host were lovely. The coffee souvenir gifts were a nice touch.
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    Australia

    September 27, 2023

    Chocolate Making Workshop

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    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    This was actually my favorite activity during our stay in Istanbul! 😊
    Victor

    Norway

    September 27, 2023

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Приятная обстановка, отличный гид и команда, яркая мозаика своими руками = прекрасно проведенное время
    Валентина

    September 26, 2023

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Спасибо за увлекательный и познавательный мастер-класс)) Рекомендую к посещению!
    Валентина

    September 26, 2023

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    very friendly, enjoyable activity
    Traveler

    United Kingdom

    September 26, 2023

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Muy buena actividad, al inicio una explicación de la historia y tradición del cafe en Turquía, luego una parte práctica donde preparas tu propio cafe y luego una introducción a leer la fortuna. Destacar que el lugar es súper agradable y Benjamín y Ali muy amables, ayudandote a llegar desde el metro e incluso ayudando con información para tu viaje a Estambul. Incluso nos acompaño hasta la estación para devolvernos.
    Traveler

    Chile

    September 26, 2023

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    A fun little way to spend a few hours, everything is provided and they come and get you from the side of the river you’re staying on (very helpful if you haven’t got your bearings yet). Leaves you with a keepsake from your travels.
    Carly

    September 26, 2023

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    We spent a very good time choosing and creating the mosaic lamp, it was lovely and the guide was very attentive.
    Traveler

    Portugal

    September 26, 2023

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    It was a fun activity although a couple points could be improved. The online description isn't completely accurate though. No sight of the "freshly baked cookies" (you get one savoury one that comes from a box) and the introduction/explanation was very brief. We didn't get gloves as shown on the pictures either so it does get messy with the glue.
    Traveler

    Belgium

    September 26, 2023

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    perfect nice and peacefull. also the koffiebar & garden are realy nice
    Collin

    Belgium

    September 25, 2023

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Были на воркшопе 24 сентября. Прекрасно добрались до места на пароме. Все проходит в арт пространстве. Интересный гид Азиз, прекрасный кофе и увлекательная беседа! В конце нас еще ждал сюрприз )))
    Lesya

    September 24, 2023

    Ebru Tote Bag Art Workshop

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    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    È una delle attività più belle mai fatte, esperienza unica
    jessica

    Italy

    September 24, 2023

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Es hat Spaß gemacht am Workshop teilzunehmen. So eine kleine Mosaik-Lampe ist schon etw. besonderes und wird uns stets an die tolle Zeit erinnern, die wir in Istanbul hatten. Die Kursleiterin hat uns anfangs den Ablauf genaustens erklärt und war für Nachfragen stets anwesend. Uns wurde auch Kaffee und Tee angeboten. Dieser Workshop ist eine tolle und einzigartige Aktivität, zu der ich jedem nur raten kann.
    Kübra

    September 24, 2023

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    That was a great experience to learn and practice making delicious Turkish coffee ! Bunyamin and his team are knowledgeable and supper friendly , good storytelling ! I was already very happy with the knowledge and history I gained from them , but in the end I was surprisingly offered a gift of a beautiful set of turkish coffee cup & saucer and a traditional cezve ! I will treat my friends at home Turkish coffee with this cute cezve ! Thank you Bunyamin for this good memory in Istanbul !
    Bing

    September 22, 2023

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    It was a great experience. Learned a lot about the history of Turkish coffee and Benjamin was just an absolute pleasure.
    Seemzehra

    United States

    September 21, 2023

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    We took home three beautiful lamps that will remind us of a great afternoon in Istanbul. Loved it!
    Daniela

    Australia

    September 21, 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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