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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Probably the best activity I’ve done in Istanbul because the people that run the class are so passionate and friendly! Ali even came to meet me in person to make it easier to get to the workshop. The place itself is in a really cool cafe in the Asian side of Istanbul. Ali told us about the history of Turkish coffee, showed us how to make it, and even gave us a gift to take home. We then had a tea and a chat afterwards and he gave me recommendations in Istanbul. If you give someone good coffee, it creates a friendship that last for 40 years! This place is the best!
Thomas

United Kingdom

October 5, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Мастер-класс прошел в очень дружеской обстановке. Рассказали о кофе, его истории, о необычных фактах :) Безусловно сам процесс варки кофе был интригующим, теперь умею варить его с пенкой. В общем, если вам хочется чего-то немного другого, помимо посещения основных достопримечательностей, вполне можете разнообразить себе досуг таким мероприятием.
Елизавета

October 5, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

We had a great time, one adult and one seven-year-old! It was a great experience in a very nice place.
Luke

October 5, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Посетила мастер класс по турецкому кофе с Азизом. Рассказали историю создания кофе, показали несколько вариантов его приготовления а также научили гадать на кофейной гуще. Все очень классно организовано, на мастер классе была очень уютная, даже домашняя атмосфера. Много шутили, смеялись, я никак не ожидала что будет так легко и интересно. Меня тронуло что одной из участниц вынесли тортик, так как у неё день рождения. В конце даже дали мини подарочек, что было очень мило. Ребята огромные молодцы,я вышла с мк с кучей положительных эмоций - однл из самый ярких воспоминаний в моей поездке. Очень советую, лучшее погружение в культуру Турции. Спасибо организаторам и лично Азизу !!
Юлия

October 5, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Ali was great, he did an overview about the tradition about the Turkish coffee , then we had lots of fun in making it and try to read our future. It was an unique opportunity to understand better the Turkish culture and to enjoy time together.
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Italy

October 4, 2023

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Definitely a fun activity. Don’t worry if you’re not artistic, our guide Aleenah helped a lot and made it easy for us. She also came to fetch us, which was very convenient. Wish they had more classes.
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South Africa

October 4, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Soo worth it!! Spending time with your friends and making your own souvenir to take home!!
Monika

October 4, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Es war super! Leute es hat sich einfach zu 100% gelohnt. Ich war dort mit meinem Freund und selbst er war begeistert dabei. Es gab kleine Snacks, Tee und türkischen Kaffee. Das Personal ist sehr nett und aufmerksam. Alles in allem, jeden Cent wert.
Traveler

Turkey

October 4, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Es war sehr spannend und interessant die Lämpchen zu basteln. Was aber mir gefällt hat ist Kaffee/Tee, da unser Workshop um 9:00 startete. Ich hätte mir auch gewünscht paar Tips und Tricks oder mehr Hintergrund zur diesen Kunst.
Maryna

Germany

October 4, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

I was super happy I think everyone should try
Nathália

United States

October 4, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

It was really nice experience and 100 % worth it. It is really relaxing and staff were really kind.
Nadya

Bulgaria

October 3, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

We loved everything about it! The host was friendly and approachable, we learned about the coffee culture of Turkey in a fun way.
Lukrecija

Croatia

October 3, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

I really enjoyed this workshop. It was well structured and everything was provided. It's nice to take a souvenir back from Turkey that you've made yourself 🙂Communications with the host was excellent. He was very helpful and quick with his responses for any queries I had. I would definitely recommend doing this when in Istanbul.
Cindy

October 3, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Was really nice experience
lucia

United Kingdom

October 2, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Время пролетело быстро и незаметно в очень доброжелательной и уютной обстановки. Узнали несколько видов приготовления кофе ,как приготовить с пенкой и как правильно подать.
Ирина

October 1, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop

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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

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

Perfume Making Workshop

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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.
Traveler

Australia

September 27, 2023
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