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

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    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Farouk was extremely friendly. We learnt new things about coffee in general. We love our souvenir, which we received at the end of the workshop...Thank you Farouk for such an amazing experience 🙂
    Wedian Abo

    Austria

    September 27, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    sunum ingilizceydi ama egitmenim çok yardımcı oldu harikaydı Nihal hanıma teşekkürler
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Turkey

    September 26, 2025

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Enjoyed our visit
    Charmaine

    South Africa

    September 25, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Great!!!
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Netherlands

    September 25, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Es war richtig cool! Ne gute, kulturelle Aktivität und man hat sogar noch ein Souvenir für zuhause! Es ist auch garnicht so kompliziert, eine Lampe zu gestalten. Es macht Spaß und man kann der eigenen Kreativität freien Lauf lassen!
    Lisa

    Germany

    September 25, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Enjoyed the activity
    Charmaine

    South Africa

    September 25, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    It was very nice experience, these lamps are great :)
    Natalia

    Poland

    September 25, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    I had a great time, can’t wait to try it on! 😁
    Elin

    Sweden

    September 25, 2025

    Turkish Tile Painting Art Workshop

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    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Everything was wonderful! We are grateful we got to meet the staff, everybody was very nice and helpful, not to mention kind and sweet. It's worth every single penny. Do not miss this experience if you are in Istanbul.
    Octavian

    Romania

    September 25, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Amazing experience, the instructor (Ali) was helpful and kind. They helped us to find the workshop’s location from the European side, there was a meeting point and the collegue show us which public transport should we use. We were satisfied with the results also. First, I was confused about what fragrants should I use, but we had enough time to smell, think it over, and after we had chose, Ali helped us whether if it will fit or not. We are very thankful! 🥰
    Panna

    Hungary

    September 25, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Eszméletlen program, kötelező ha Isztambulban jár az ember
    Tibor

    Hungary

    September 25, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Der Workshop hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Man konnte den Workshopleiter sehr gut mit seinem Englisch verstehen. Das Ergebnis war auch klasse. Es gibt nur einen Punkt Abzug, weil wir den Workshop gebucht haben in Fatih und er dann aber auf der asiatischen Seite von Istanbul stattgefunden hat. Den Hinweg wurden wir von einem Guide begleitet, der auch das U-Bahn Ticket bezahlt hatte. Am Ende des Workshop war aber kein Guide mehr da und wir mussten zusehen, wie wir wieder zurückkommen. Das hätte man bereits vor der Buchung erkenntlich machen sollen, einfach dass man weiß, was einen noch erwartet.
    Stefanie

    Germany

    September 25, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Muy padre, todo súper bien explicado y al final te llevas tu artesanía y Bintang una increíble persona fue el que nos guió durante toda la experiencia y todo magnífico :)
    Isabel

    United Arab Emirates

    September 25, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Super leuke ervaring, en je houdt je parfum eraan over! De begeleiding tijdens de workshop is professioneel en goed en je krijgt meer dan genoeg tijd om je geur samen te stellen.
    Fleur

    Netherlands

    September 25, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    My friend and I loved the perfume making class. Zeynep was a great teacher! I would highly recommend!
    Kirstie

    United Kingdom

    September 25, 2025

    Calligraphy on Glass Workshop review

    E’ stata una bellissima esperienza.. personalmente e’ stata la prima volta che ho fatto questo tipo di lavoretto. Inoltre le ragazze sono molto gentili e accoglienti.
    Marika

    Italy

    September 25, 2025

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    This is an excellent hands on activity to do something different while learning about the history and culture of Turkiye. Informative, entertaining and like a comfortable, relaxing visit with friends. You learn various methods that are used and then get to brew your own Turkish coffee and it is the best cup of Turkish coffee I've ever had! The fortune telling was fun and more in depth than I expected. There is a generous surprise to end the workshop. Istanbul Workshops offers more classes and while your there try the delicious tiramisu in their coffeehouse and explore the Asian side of the city. Highly recommended!
    Pamela

    Canada

    September 24, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Everything about this experience was amazing. We were given clear directions on where to meet our host on the European side and escorted, with the fare paid for, via the metro to the Asian side, Uskudur. We were then escorted to the workshop where we met our instructor, Bintang, who gave us an excellent tutorial on the design and construction of our lamps. Coffee, tea and biscuits were complementary and the atmosphere was friendly and fun. Best of all, we left with complete, beautiful lamps that will be a lasting memory of our visit to Istanbul!
    Louise

    United Kingdom

    September 24, 2025

    Traditional Turkish Calligraphy Workshop

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    Perfume Making Workshop review

    sehr gut
    leo

    Germany

    September 24, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Super activité
    GetYourGuide traveler

    France

    September 24, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Our family had an amazing time — this was absolutely one of our top experiences. We travel all over the world with our two boys (boys; ages 11 and 15), and it’s not always easy to find something everyone enjoys. This hit the mark for all four of us. My younger son needed a little extra help with some of the pieces, and the instructor was incredibly patient and polite, taking the time to guide him through. Everyone involved was genuinely kind and thoughtful, which made the experience even better. The finished product was something we all loved, and it was well worth the money. I highly recommend this for anyone, especially families with different personalities and interests. It’s a rare find that brings everyone together — and this did exactly that.
    Sonia

    United States

    September 24, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    l'insegnante prepararissimo sia dal punto di vista pratico, che dal punto di vista comunicativo, attività molto particolare e carina che ti lascia un ricordo indimenticabile
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Italy

    September 24, 2025

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    I had a lovely and relatively quieter time away from the Istanbul crowds in this coffee making workshop, which was a fantastic experience. Our instructor was charismatic and charming and took the time to explain to us the origins and history of Turkish coffee and what makes its production/qualities unique. We had our own go at making it and boy was it harder than I expected, but really good fun! The fortune telling portion was also really interesting and the group definitely learnt a great deal from our instructor. I also got to meet many new people as a solo traveller which I really enjoyed. Would highly recommend!
    Warwick

    Hong Kong

    September 23, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    A wonderful experience with having my own go at mixing different scents and notes and creating my very own perfume mix. Our instructors were lovely and enthusiastic and taught and even challenged many of us on our combinations to ensure we got the best possible product! As a solo traveller I also got to meet many new people which I thoroughly enjoyed as well. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a quieter time away from the Istanbul crowds.
    Warwick

    Hong Kong

    September 23, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Rehberimizin ilgi alakası ve mükemmeliyetçiği için teşekkür ederiz genel olarak dört dörtlük bir workshop oldu tekrardan gelmeyi düşünüyoruz
    Efe

    Turkey

    September 23, 2025

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    we really like this experience, it was on asianside in a really cute place. We could meet there or in European side and they took us there. in the end they gave us some gifts. you should do it in the morning and then spending the afternoon on asianside exploring
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Portugal

    September 23, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Ein absolutes Muss für Istanbul. Sehr freundlich absolut unkompliziert. Und ein tolles Erlebnis😃
    Patrick

    Germany

    September 23, 2025

    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    Great
    GetYourGuide traveler

    South Africa

    September 23, 2025

    Chocolate Making Workshop

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    Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

    I highly recommend doing this on your trip, everyone was so kind and helpful, and the lamps we made are so pretty, thank you so much!
    belinda

    United Kingdom

    September 23, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    From the moment we met on the European side and were guided to the Asian, to the perfume making, everything ran smoothly and was a very enjoyable experience. The host, Zeyneb, was beautiful and kind and definitely knew what she was doing. It was a warm and friendly environment. Great place to meet like-minded people from all over the world. my perfume turned out great too. Id definitely come back
    Thia

    United Kingdom

    September 23, 2025
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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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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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