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Perfume Making Workshop review

Una experiencia inolvidable, todo de gran calidad y una atención excepcional. No se lo pierdan!!
Gabriela De Valle Del

Mexico

October 7, 2025

Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

Truly enjoyed making these keepsakes. Thank you :)
GetYourGuide traveler

United Kingdom

October 7, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Experiência muito boa, guia muito didática e simpática. Passa muito rápido de tão envolvente que é.
GetYourGuide traveler

Brazil

October 6, 2025

Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

One of the best experiences I had! The atmosphere was super warm, creative, and relaxing, and the instructors were so friendly and patient, making the whole process enjoyable for me as a beginner. I especially loved choosing the colors and patterns and ending up with a beautiful handmade lamp to take home as a unique souvenir. The experience felt personal and full of local charm. The only thing I’d suggest is that it would be lovely if the staff could take a few photos for guests during the activity—it would make a wonderful memory to look back on. Overall, a truly fun and memorable experience that I’d highly recommend to anyone visiting Istanbul!
Mona

Italy

October 6, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Excellent moment passé ce matin ! Nous avons adoré en apprendre plus sur la culture du café en Turquie ainsi que son histoire L'organisation était parfaite, point de rendez vous côté Europe pour nous guider jusqu'au Workshop. L'ambiance était chaleureuse, les explications clair et nous pouvions échanger librement. Toutes les personnes que nous avons rencontrés été très agréable. Nous recommandons vivement cette activité à faire en solo, en couple, en famille ou entre amis Merci vous êtes parmis nos plus beaux souvenirs d'Istanbul
Tiphaine

France

October 6, 2025

Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

Es hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Die Zusammenfassung zur Geschichte am Anfang hätte ich nicht gebraucht, ich wollte einfach nur loslegen. 😊 Ich würde den Workshop wieder buchen.
Cara

Germany

October 6, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

The result was breathtaking!
Ekaterina

Germany

October 6, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Keyifli
Onur

Turkey

October 6, 2025

Turkish Tile Painting Art Workshop

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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Would absolutely recommend. Thanks again!
Ash

Australia

October 6, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Supper gezellig, zeker een aanrader.
GetYourGuide traveler

Netherlands

October 6, 2025

Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

eine sehr schöne Idee und es hat wirklich viel Spaß gemacht 👍😉
GetYourGuide traveler

Germany

October 6, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Es war ein schönes Erlebnis. Wir kommen gern wieder.
GetYourGuide traveler

Germany

October 5, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Alles war klasse :) es gab so viele unterschiedlich Düfte zum ausprobieren. Zeynep hat uns alles super erklärt und darauf geachtet das unsere Mischungen auch gut werden.
Laura

Germany

October 5, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

It was very nice and enjoyed it a lot and made me fall in love with Turkish coffee again :) The gift was really nice . Recommend it for sure.
Hadeel

United Arab Emirates

October 5, 2025

Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

I booked the 0900 appointment on 4 October and it was great! The guide was great and I enjoyed the morning event!
Sara

United States

October 5, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Mein Mann und ich sind Türken die aus Deutschland kommen und wollten diesmal typisch „touristische Aktivitäten“ machen. Dieser Workshop hat nicht nur spaß gemacht sondern auch viel Wissen über die türkische Geschichte und Traditionen mit sich mitgebracht. Herr Mehmet hat alles sehr schön erklärt und seine Arbeit mit großer Leidenschaft vollbracht. Es lohnt sich definitiv für den Preis. Auch war es am Ende sehr schön ein Zertifikat zu erhalten. Das Geschenk am Ende hat von allen Kursteilnehmern die Herzen erobert.
Emine

Germany

October 5, 2025

Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

Dieser Workshop war super. Die Workshop Mitarbeiter waren sehr motiviert und super freundlich. Es hat sich sehr für den Preis gelohnt und hat wahnsinnigen Spaß gemacht. Wir waren äußerst zufrieden, insbesondere über die Arbeit von Frau Nihal, Frau Isra und Herrn Mehmet. Sehr empfehlenswert! 😍
Emine

Germany

October 5, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

es war super, wir würden abgeholt, alles wurde uns erklärt und es gab eine große Auswahl an parfumölen. ich hatte sehr viel Spaß
Angéline

Turkey

October 5, 2025

Leather Crafting Workshop

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Perfume Making Workshop review

amazing! host is nice and helpful and rest of the staff is friendly and good to be around :)
Sara

Croatia

October 5, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Very fun and educational. The guide Mustafa was fantastic!
Mubashir

Denmark

October 5, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Parfüm konusundaki bilgisiyle, muazzam enerjisi ve iletişim becerisiyle bize yol gösteren değerli insan Mustafa’ya özellikle teşekkür ederiz :) tereddüt etmeden katılın
GetYourGuide traveler

Turkey

October 5, 2025

Turkish Illumination Art Workshop review

Was a lovely experience! The ladies running the workshop were very knowledgeable and helpful and it was overall a great time.
GetYourGuide traveler

United States

October 4, 2025

Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

This was a fun, well thought out activity that we really enjoyed. I’d love to do one of hen other workshops too. We selected the option to be met at a central point and guided to the workshop which was really good if you’re not confident in navigating transport yourself.
GetYourGuide traveler

United Kingdom

October 4, 2025

Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

Great activity, wish more workshops were available in other cities. All the helpers were lovely, very friendly and clear instructions given. All our lamps were beautiful and I can't wait to have mine lit at home once back in the 🇬🇧 UK
Toni

United Kingdom

October 4, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Overall great experience with guide you could tell was passionate about what he does. Nice surprise the end topped off a fun time
Tiarnan

United Kingdom

October 4, 2025

Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

Super moment passé à l’atelier ! L’activité de création de lampes est bien organisée, les explications sont claires, il y a du thé turc et des gâteaux servis pour accompagner. Le quartier est également super joli à visiter, plein de cafés, restaurants, et c’est un quartier calme et moins touristique. On a passé un super moment, merci encore.
Luna

France

October 4, 2025

Chocolate Making Workshop review

This was a really fun endeavor. I came solo and wasn't disappointed. We learned a lot about the process and necessary steps in making bean to bar chocolates; both in Turkish and then translated into English. We made our own confections through tempering the chocolate, filling molds, adding a filling (for most... it was nuts; but due to an allergy, they accommodated me with fresh caramel). The guides were an absolute delight. if you have the opportunity, this is a MUST DO activity!
Shannon

United States

October 4, 2025

Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

The people inside where very nice, and even after i accidently broke on of the lamps they were still very nice and said it's absolutely no problem :) You get coffee and tea + cookies and they explain everything very well! Highly recommended workshop!
Ian

Netherlands

October 4, 2025

Ceramic Workshop in Istanbul Pottery for Beginners

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Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

Muy linda experiencia, agradable instructora. Lo mejor es poder llevarse la lámpara a tu casa, el mejor souvenir de Estambul.
Federico

Argentina

October 4, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Excelente experiencia, muy lindo ambiente y agradable instructor.
Federico

Argentina

October 4, 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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