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    Hear from our guests about their experiences in Istanbul Workshops. Personalized, engaging, and memorable.

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    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Çok güzel vakit geçirdiğimiz 2 saatti. İlgilenen arkadaşların hepsi çok tatlı ve yardımseverdi. Kesinlike tavsiye ediyorum İngilizce anlatım olmasına rağmen kısa kısa yardımcı oldular bu yüzden zorlanmadık.
    Merve

    Turkey

    December 13, 2025

    Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

    İlk kez İstanbul Workshop’ta bir etkinliğe katıldık. Varış anından etkinliğin bitimine kadar tüm ekip son derece ilgili ve profesyoneldi. Özverili yaklaşımları ve yüksek enerjileriyle süreci çok keyifli hale getiren hocalarımız Zeynep ve Berra Hanım’a ayrıca teşekkür ederiz. Bizim için gerçekten çok güzel ve verimli bir deneyim oldu. İlerleyen dönemlerde diğer workshoplara da mutlaka katılmayı düşünüyoruz.
    Samet

    Turkey

    December 13, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Increíble. Una experiencia inolvidable con mucha diversión y emoción, estoy muy agradecido, muchas gracias 😄
    Anthony Rafael Perez

    Spain

    December 13, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Ayse was just amazing! Yesterday we had a wonderful experience creating mosaics. It was relaxing, creative, and surprisingly therapeutic. It helped us connect with art in a grounded, energizing way. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to express themselves and try something truly unique
    Alex

    Greece

    December 12, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    È stato veramente molto bello!! Sia il luogo che l’attività che la guida(Zeinab) erano stupendi! Ho amato questa attività! Mi sono molto rilassata!
    Aia

    Italy

    December 12, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Our guide was amazing! Second activity there and really interesting again. She was helpful, had great knowledge of the different perfumes and managed to help us making the greatest perfumes! Her "sister" joined at some point and we really had a great time filled with laughter and interesting information! 10/10 would recommend
    GetYourGuide traveler

    United Kingdom

    December 11, 2025

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Very nice! Our barista was super interesting, informed, did a great presentation and answered our questions. He was also interested in us which made it fun to talk about our different stories and having a laugh!
    GetYourGuide traveler

    United Kingdom

    December 11, 2025

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    es una oportunidad única en Estambul, es genial y además te regalan un juego de café para poder hacer tú propio café turco
    María

    Spain

    December 11, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    El taller de perfumería estuvo muy muy bien, las guías estaban muy orientadas y extremadamente amables y pacientes. La actividad en general es divertida y se pasa un momento muy agradable. Lo recomiendo mucho porque es increíble hacer un perfume exclusivamente para ti. Un agradecimiento especial para Zeynep, gracias por todo ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Anthony Rafael Perez

    Spain

    December 11, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    We had an absolutely fantastic time and months later we’re still enjoying the lamp we made, and the gifts we gave were a huge hit! We also use the experience to go to the Asian side, which we quite liked and stay on next time! We enjoyed making laughs and talking to the other travelers and the experience was unlike any we had had was super fun. The hosts were amazing and so generous.
    Allie

    United States

    December 11, 2025

    Traditional Turkish Calligraphy Workshop

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    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Our family really enjoyed the Mosaic Lamp making, such fun and it’s very value for money!
    Alexander

    Singapore

    December 11, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    The activity was perfect, we had the possibility to integrate. Couple of people joined alone and they still found a way to come together.
    Nikola

    Poland

    December 11, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Increíble! Muy divertido y un souvenir personalizado de tu viaje.
    Nélida

    Mexico

    December 11, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Loved the experience! The trainers fought everything from scratch and actually gave a it of constructive feedback and suggestions. As I don’t drink tea or coffee, our trainer made me try the Turkish Pistachio coffee as he didn’t want me to leave without having anything. The lamp looked beautiful and the hospitality was amazing.
    Neha

    United Kingdom

    December 11, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    What a fantastic experience I did not even know I could have! It was a great day, I love my handmade decorated lamp. I highly recommend this workshop!!!
    Lindy

    United States

    December 11, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    This was a wonderful experience. We loved the workshop and the surrounding town. It was really special doing this as a family and getting to take our lamps home. An amazing memory.
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Australia

    December 11, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    extremely helpful and friendly team- plus unlimited coffee and tea were awesome!!
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Switzerland

    December 10, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Počas našeho výletu v Istanbule toto bola jedna z top aktivít ktorú sme tu zažili. Super zážitok, veľmi dobrý inštruktor. Pekné prostredie a veľká kvalita. Ak budem v Istanbule určite tento workshop zopakujem.
    Patrik

    Slovakia

    December 10, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    The mosaic lamp workshop itself was enjoyable, with beautiful materials and a cozy atmosphere. However, the way the host handled communication made the experience uncomfortable. Although the workshop was booked in English and the rest of the group received instructions in English, the host spoke only in Turkish to my girlfriend, assuming she would translate everything for me. This left me feeling excluded and placed an unnecessary burden on her, even though she was there as a participant, not an interpreter. I fully respect the local language, but when an activity is advertised in English, all guests should be addressed equally. I’m sharing this feedback respectfully, as a small change in awareness and communication would make the experience much more inclusive for future visitors.
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Netherlands

    December 10, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Sehr freundlich und ein toller Abend Lampe ist heil daheim und wunderschön es ist für jedes Alter geeignet, nicht für Kinder da diese die Lampe nicht machen können
    Andrea

    Germany

    December 10, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop

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    Perfume Making Workshop review

    This is the best value workshop I've ever done. The location is absolutely beautiful and the hosts are so knowledgeable, there's even cute cats to play with. We had so much fun creating our own perfumes. The workshops are in small groups and you can choose from so many different scents. I absolutely loved this and will be booking again the next time we are in Istanbul. If you're not sure about doing this workshop, or any of their other ones, don't hesitate just do it! So glad we picked this one. Unlimited tea, coffee and yummy snacks and great music.
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Guernsey

    December 10, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    so wonderfull expérience !! thank you so Much!!!
    Sophie

    Switzerland

    December 9, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    I went with my girlfriend, everything was great! It was interesting, fun, and teacher explained everything in detail. The perfume turned out beautiful. Thank you!
    Art

    Russia

    December 9, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Zeynab our guide was super sweet and helpful. she guided us through the process and allowed us to simply create while offering gentle suggestions for the best outcome. tea coffee and snacks flowed throughout the event. it was well organized and a great mosaic lamp making activity!
    Cyn

    Turkey

    December 9, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Zeynep is fantastic. The explanation is very clear and the place is perfect. 10/10
    Franzi

    Italy

    December 8, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    muy bien, la chica super amable y me han quedado unas lamparas preciosas
    Miguel Angel

    Spain

    December 8, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    good class, fun learning something new. they should get a better quality essential oil
    Heinerich

    Romania

    December 8, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    attività carina per passare qualche ora dopo aver visitato la città. potrebbero inserire qualche attività durante il tempo di essiccatura del silicone
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Italy

    December 7, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    On December 7, 2025, we attended a lamp-making workshop. We really enjoyed it. The atmosphere was pleasant. The guide spoke English, but she explained and demonstrated everything clearly, even if you don't speak English. The teacher comes up to you if you don't understand something, explains, and demonstrates again. A wide variety of mosaics and beads are available, to suit every taste and choice. While you're making the lamps, they bring you tea/coffee and cookies. Everything was delicious. After you're done, you'll need to wait 40 minutes to an hour for the lamps to dry. You can sit in the cafe or stroll around. Afterward, the lamps will be well-packed, and you'll receive a certificate and a discount for your next visit. We recommend this place!
    Art

    Russia

    December 7, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    It was immersive experience - very pleasant and helpful guide. They were really supportive in helping us design and create those lamps. All the lamps turned out so beautiful. 10/10 recommended activity on your Istanbul trip.
    Stephano

    United Kingdom

    December 7, 2025
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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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