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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

es war sehr lustig und klebrig 😜hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht
Tobias

Germany

June 6, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Ha sido una experiencia inolvidable, mágica. La atención excepcional,su calidez explicando los pasos a seguir y el que al final te lleves tu lámpara, fue genial
Mari Carmen

Spain

June 6, 2026

Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in a Real Mevlevihane review

Time to stop and slow down , different from any other place- were the human soul is beeing reborn. Very interesting experience
Marta

Poland

June 6, 2026

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Good
GetYourGuide traveler

United States

June 5, 2026

Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

Zeynep was so sweet and knew her job pretty well. It was so fun and interesting workshop. Thanks again
Tamari

Akhaltsikhe, Georgia

June 5, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

We had a great time making our lamps and we had a keepsake from our experience. The teachers were great and gave guidance and instruction!!!
Teresea

United States

June 5, 2026

Design Your Own Framed Turkish Calligraphy review

We enjoyed our calligraphy experience. It is amazing that we can take home our very own cultural item. The tutor was great and the tea and coffee delicious. Thank you!
Jenny

Auckland, New Zealand

June 5, 2026

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Incredible experience! I learned so much about coffee and had so much fun!
Jessica

United States

June 5, 2026

Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in a Real Mevlevihane review

Great experience. It was a bit hard to find though.
Lisa

United States

June 5, 2026

Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

I loved this activity so much! 👍👍👍 Turkey is already a major transportation hub, and spices are also a part of the culture. It's really satisfying to be able to personally create a perfume and then take it away with you. There are many options. In the past, I couldn't tell what scent was what when I smelled perfumes, but now I finally understand. And the young man was very professional, his explanation was very clear and detailed, and his English was also very good. He could make people understand the formula for blending perfumes right away. The most amazing thing is that he knew how to blend it just by smelling it and suggested the right proportions. In the end, the product was amazing. It was really fun. (And it gave me a chance to go to the Asian part of Istanbul. You should definitely try it.)
Sophia

June 4, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Activité au top ! Les guides adorables. Petit coup de cœur pour Selin qui m’a aidé et m’a conseillée.
Laura

France

June 4, 2026

Turkish Illumination Art Workshop

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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

me dieron un regalito, una taza y dos sobres de café junto coni certificado de participación. Cómo era en el lado asiático de Estambul, una persona nos condujo al lugar y de regreso, pagando nos el metro.
GetYourGuide traveler

Mexico

June 4, 2026

Perfume Making Workshop review

Great
GetYourGuide traveler

United Kingdom

June 4, 2026

Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

It was great. The location is a really nice café. The hosts took a lot of time to advise us. There were a lot of fragrances, so there was definitely something for everyone. I learned a lot about perfume. I can only highly recommend it.
Sophia

Munich, Germany

June 4, 2026

Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in a Real Mevlevihane review

I liked the clear explanation in the beginning
Paula

Portugal

June 4, 2026

Perfume Making Workshop review

Very professional service, its seems to be run by family & friends. Very friendly and enjoyable afternoon, will highly recommend anyone ✅
Selvaratnam

United Kingdom

June 4, 2026

Perfume Making Workshop review

My mom and I had a fantastic time—this was truly another highlight of our trip! I've always wanted to create my own perfume, and this experience exceeded my expectations. The instructor was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable, making the entire process fun, engaging, and easy to follow. The whole team was wonderful and genuinely wanted everyone to have a great experience. What impressed me most was their exceptional customer service. I accidentally booked the wrong date, and they happily accommodated the change. Then I had to reschedule again due to a conflict, and they were once again flexible, understanding, and accommodating. That level of care is rare and was greatly appreciated. The experience was unique, memorable, and so much fun. I left with a perfume I created myself and a great memory to take home. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for something special while traveling!
Sanjeda

United States

June 3, 2026

Witness whirling dervishes at a real mevlevihane review

Unique experience!
Ana

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 3, 2026

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

We enjoyed the Turkish coffee making workshop! Our host was very friendly and helpful in teaching us the process, and it was a fun 2 hours. The activity takes place on the Asian side of Istanbul, not at the meeting point; it was really helpful that someone met us at the meeting point and showed us the way to the workshop via the metro (and paid the fare)… we had plenty of time, but be aware that you need to arrive 30 minutes earlier than the start time if you’re on the European side in order to travel to the workshop location.
April

United States

June 2, 2026

Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

A great workshop! The host was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging.
Rebecca

London, United Kingdom

June 2, 2026

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

The workshop leader was informative and entertaining, and the workshop was well organized and presented. The hostess was very friendly, helpful, and responsive. However, neither the activity description nor subsequent communications make clear that the activity takes place on the Asian side, which we only discovered one hour before start time, when we were quite far away on the European side. We had to scramble to figure out how to use an Istanbulkart on the fly and get to the venue, which caused a lot of undue stress. Moreover, the workshop description clearly states that participants will be given a cezve, which did not happen.
Eric

United States

June 2, 2026

Traditional Turkish Calligraphy Workshop

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Nihal and Selin were so fantastic they were friendly chatty and knowledgeable. We had a good laugh with them while we made the lamps and they helped us to realise our ideas we had seen online. We ended up free handing our designs thanks to their help This workshop was so fun to do but the ladies running it made it special You can upgrade your lamp to the hanging design for an extra fee which I chose to do but my partner kept hers as the standard one so we have a nice mix
Rebecca

United Kingdom

June 2, 2026

Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

This workshop was good fun and our host was very sweet. However we were told that essential oils were used but in fact they were synthetic and didn't smell anything like the authentic oil. I was very disappointed, but it explains the low cost of the workshop. If 100% essential oils had been used, the cost would have been vastly more expensive. so unfortunately the finished product that I made smells cheap.
Angela

Scarborough, Australia

June 2, 2026

Perfume Making Workshop review

Place was lovely. The guys there make you feel appreciated and like at home. Definitely I highly recommend the experience. About the workshop, it teaches you a lot about perfume basic essences, composition, and also principles for formulation. Once there, you discover a lot of interesting people from different nationalities and cultures. Don’t waste the opportunity of having an unforgettable experience.
Gabriel Fernando Martinez

Colombia

June 2, 2026

Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

this was a very interesting workshop. it is quite fun, i think there were hundreds of flavours to pick from so thousands of possible combinations! the location was very chic and casual.
Radu Ovidiu

Craiova, Romania

June 1, 2026

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Fun learning all about the history of Turkish coffee and how to make it and telling fortunes. They even give you a certificate! Very fun.
GetYourGuide traveler

United States

June 1, 2026

Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

The team was absolutely wonderful, with everyone being kind, professional, and welcoming—except for the coach. The trainer seemed determined to be friendly, while we were equally determined to survive the session. The funniest part? He even talked about us in Turkish with another trainee, apparently assuming we wouldn’t understand.
Abdullah

June 1, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Beautiful and fun. The instructor was amazing and informative
Jessica

United States

June 1, 2026

Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

It was an unforgettable and interesting experience. We will definitely come back again.
Ilknur

Bodrum, Türkiye

May 31, 2026

Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

It was one of the coolest experiences of the trip. The space is beautiful and is located in a neighborhood on the Asian side that is very much worth a visit. The entire team was extremely attentive and friendly. Mustafa, who was our teacher, is a sweetheart. She explained everything very well and helped each person find combinations that resulted in a unique perfume. I'm looking forward to using mine and taking this special keepsake from Istanbul with me. Everything is very well thought out, and there is a huge variety of fragrances to explore. They also serve unlimited tea and coffee during the experience. 10/10
Raphael

São Paulo, Brazil

May 31, 2026
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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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