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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Amazing workshop, amazing host Aleyna! Definitely worth to visit during your stay in Istanbul! :)
Traveler

Croatia

August 18, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Es war wirklich eine sehr nette und gastfreundliche Atmosphäre. Das erstellen des Mosaik hat Spaß gemacht und das Produkt lässt sich sehen. Auch meinem Sohnhat es gut gefallen. darüber hinaus waren sie sehr hilfsbereit bei der Erschließung der Nutzung der Fähre!1000 & 1 Küsse
Golo

August 18, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Tökjó volt!
István

August 17, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

L'esperienza è stata magnifica! Bunyamin è una persona squisita e molto disponibile. Ci ha trasportato nel magico mondo del caffè turco con grande empatia. Assolutamente imperdibile!
Ada

August 17, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

It was the best day. I loved the workshop and the instructor was amazing. I highly recommend everyone to book this class, you will not regret it. So happy I get to have a piece of art to take home to remind of my beautiful time in Istanbul. Perfect for solo travelers!
Jasmine

United States

August 17, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

This was a super cool experience. I loved that the host helped us learn how to use the ferry as well. Definitely a cool way to bring home a souvenir. Loved it!
Katherine

August 16, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Bunyamin was an excellent storyteller and host! We had so much fun learning the history of Turkish coffee and fortune telling. The coffee itself was delicious. We would absolutely recommend the experience to anyone looking for something to do in Istanbul.
Sofía

August 16, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

One of a kind experience ! If you have time I highly recommend participating in this workshop .Making something unique and special to bring home that will remind you of Istanbul. The hosts are kind and helpful.
Tabassum

August 16, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

We did this with our 5, 6, and 8 year old kids and they loved it (as did we). Aleyna was very patient and helpful and we are all very proud of our creations! They'll be a wonderful reminder of Turkey when we are home! :)Also, Bunyamin was super at communicating with us prior to the activity and we really appreciated that!
Jessica

August 15, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

really enjoyed the session, great way to personalise and take home a lantern!
Sami

August 14, 2023

Woodworking Workshop for Kids (4–6) & Parents

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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Really immersive way to experience Turkish coffee culture, and walk away with a fortune!
Logan

August 14, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

интересный и познавательный мастер класс!! Рекомендую!!
Людмила

August 13, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Ήταν μια πολύ ευχάριστη και διασκεδαστικη εμπειρία.
Ilias

August 13, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Очень комфортная атмосфера для детей и взрослых! Дружелюбные ведущие! Очень понравилось!
Viacheslav

August 13, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Ha sido una experiencia súper chula, lo recomiendo y la profesora un amor
Traveler

Spain

August 13, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

We absolutely loved to create our own lamp, it was an amazing experience with a lovely guide
Traveler

Switzerland

August 13, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Great experience! Aleyna was amazing, super accommodative and kind. Highly recommend to everyone!
Emil

August 12, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

This was a fun experience! I learned a lot about the history of coffee in Turkey and had a really nice time. I also met another solo traveler on this tour. It’s a great way to meet people and enjoy a unique aspect of Istanbul!
Amanda

August 12, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

J'ai vraiment apprécié cette activité et la disponibilité de Benjamin qui nous a guidé jusqu'au lieu de l'atelier qui est absolument agréable. La séance a été parfaite et l'accueil également.
Guellé

France

August 11, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

La acatividad esta genial, son todos muy amables. Al ser larga puedes estar relajado y disfrutar, hay tiempo de sobra. Muy recomendable
Oscar

August 11, 2023

Ceramic Workshop in Istanbul Pottery for Beginners

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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

The coffee workshop was exceptional! Bunyamin personally met us at the meeting point and guided us to the workshop for the experience. He gave us a detailed history of coffee in Turkey and the different ways that coffee can be prepared. After enjoying our coffee Bunyamin shared anecdotes about his family experience with coffee and fortune telling before teaching us how to read each others fortunes in the coffee grounds in a fun way. At the end of the experience he also left us with sets to make Turkish coffee at home! Overall it was a wonderful experience and we highly recommend this to anyone looking for an experience in Istanbul!
Sean

August 10, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

What an experience!! Benjamin our guide was fantastic picking us up from the other side of Istanbul and taking us to the workshop. The workshop was fun, & educational in a relaxed atmosphere. My partner who is not a coffee drinker and was reluctant to come had the best time as well. Amazing service, gifts to take home & cats to cuddle. Could not recommend this activity enough.
Isaac

Turkey

August 10, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Been twice and plan to go back a third time!! A great experience!
Sarah

August 9, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

A pleasant, smiling team that put us at ease. A good fun and instructive activity, for children and adults alike. I really appreciated the human warmth and atmosphere that reign there. I highly recommend, Rayane
Rayane

France

August 9, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

This was an excellent experience. I am not a crafty person, but I thought this would be a fun thing to do with friends. At first I was worried that my lamp wouldn’t work in the US because of the different voltages, but they thought of everything. Bunyamin was very helpful, patient, and knowledgeable during the whole project. I would recommend this event to anyone visiting Istanbul looking for an experience that is not very common.
Jane

August 8, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

This is such a fun and educational workshop! I loved learning about how mosaic lamps are made, and I now have even more respect for people who make them professionally 😅 Bunyamin is so friendly and helpful; he gave so many great local tips and helped us a lot. 10/10 recommend!
Becca

August 8, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Highly recommended!
Enkeljano

Finland

August 8, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Amazing experience. Was extremely fun. 100% recommend. The host was amazing he went above and beyond. We loved the workshop atmosphere and meet the cutest little kitten. Thank you Benjamin.
Traveler

United Kingdom

August 8, 2023

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

I loved it..we had a nice time to learn something new..thank you.
Waleed

August 7, 2023

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

In under 2 hours I learned about Turkish coffee history, how to make it, was introduced to the beautiful and chill Asian side of town, had an enthusiastic instructor, meet cool people, and feel in love with an adorable Cafe kitten.
Traveler

United States

August 7, 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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