Istanbul Workshops
Home
Workshops
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
Perfume Making Workshop
Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop
Chocolate Making Workshop
Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop
Ebru Tote Bag Art Workshop
Turkish Illumination Art Workshop
Traditional Turkish Calligraphy Workshop
View All Workshops →
Events
Bosphorus Canoe Experience via Maiden's Tower
Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane
Anatolian Tasting Journey
From Pera to Smyrna: A Cultural Journey Through Ottoman Levantine Tables
Cinematic Tasting Experience with 9 Turkish Flavors
Bean to Bar × Bean to Cup Festival
See All Events →
CorporateCommunity
Our StoryGuestbookCertificateGift cardsBlog
Get in Touch →

REVIEWS

Guestbook

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

64.4K
Happy Guests since 2023
4.93
Success Rate out of 5
7871
Reviews Written
32
Different platforms

Perfume Making Workshop review

This was my favourite thing we did in Istanbul! I recommend you book - it’s fantastic value for money. Quality cafe, great guide. So much fun!
Chelsea

United Kingdom

September 21, 2025

Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

Nous avons apprécié le lieu, les explications et conseils sur la réalisation des lampes, l'ambiance de l'atelier, la gentilesse du personnel. les moins : les indications sur le lieu de rendez vous ( bâtiment historique avec enseigne vintage ? Le GPS nous a fait rouler en rond... Pourquoi ne pas plutôt dire à la patisserie devant l'entrée du Marmaray?) L'accompagnatrice nous a emmenées au pas de course, certaines personnes avaient du mal à suivre.
GetYourGuide traveler

France

September 21, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

It was a great experience to learn and make your own perfume and super interesting
Johann

South Africa

September 21, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Je conseille à tout le monde de faire cette activité, le guide est un 100%, la pour vous du début jusqu’à la fin et même après pour le retour au transport la pour vous. Ali celui qui nous a fait l’activité était magique et toute l’équipe était tellement merveilleuse, activité très complète je recommande à 7000000%! You NEED to go there!
Mathilde

France

September 20, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

good activity with lots of different scents to try. Then we got to create the perfume with the final scents to take away. The tutor was helpful and advised on alternative proportions as I wanted some extra combinations in my layers. You get to take away the perfume you create plus a certificate of appreciation.
GetYourGuide traveler

United Kingdom

September 20, 2025

Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

Très bon lieux, atypique et plein de charme, la personne en charge de l’atelier a fait preuve d’une grande pédagogie, très aimable et ne presse pas pour faire l’activité. Le café , les friandises et le thé sont très agréable
Maxime

France

September 20, 2025

Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

Eğitmen çok tatlı ve açıklayıcıydı. Güzel bir etkinlik oldu. Yaparken eğlendik, gideceklere tavsiye ederim. Herkese öneririm
Nursena

Turkey

September 20, 2025

Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

The best thing we did in turkey!
Imogen

Australia

September 20, 2025

Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

Amazing experience! More personalised souvenir and the whole experience was very organised! Thank you! Money well spent!
Janine

United Kingdom

September 20, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop

Liked what you read? Book your spot today.

Limited Time Offer25% discount
From$44
$33person
Book This Workshop

Perfume Making Workshop review

meeting new people and getting to try new things
Zukisani

South Africa

September 20, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Activity went over time (which we were happy for) Faruk was our guide who was charismatic, knowledgeable and entertaining. We learnt how to make coffee and read fortunes, our own fortunes were also read to us by Faruk! We were given cold water, a turkish delight and multiple coffees to drink, also a final gift at the end (great souvenir) The only downside was that the aircon was broken so we were sweating a bit Overall would recommend and do again!
Lucas

Australia

September 20, 2025

Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

The Turkish Mosaic lamp workshop was great! Our guide made getting there so easy! She told us a little about life on the Asian side of Istanbul and was on-time and very professional. The class instructor gave clear instructions in addition to historical and design information, ensuring everyone’s success. The classroom was well set up and tea and snacks were included. I recommend this experience!
Marshall

United States

September 19, 2025

Istanbul:Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks review

Erlebniss war spitze! Kann es 100% weiter empfehlen! Die Klimaanlage ist jedoch nur auf einer Seite des Raums, wenn man dort sitzt sollte man eine Jacke dabei habe. 😁
Jens

Turkey

September 19, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

I think it was the best activity I have ever done!🤩 I loved it so much! It’s a nice souvenir to bring back home. I highly recommend it! It was interactive and fun. The price is really good, everyone is extremely friendly 🤗🤗
Alexandra

Romania

September 19, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Der Guide war am angegebenen Treffpunkt pünktlich und hat auf dem Weg zum Workshop auch noch einige hilfreiche Infos über Istanbul erzählt, Ich habe eigentlich nur zum Schutz meiner Frau teilgenommen, habe aber viel Spaß dabei gehabt. Bei Tee und Gebäck hat jeder unter fachkundiger Anleitung sein eigenes Parfüm kreiert und gemixt. Das alles ist sein Geld locker wert, auch wenn man eigentlich weniger mit Parfüm zu tun hat.👍
GetYourGuide traveler

Germany

September 19, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Una bellissima esperienza che fa provare una cosa tipica turca, biscotti, The e caffè illimitati
Eleonora

Italy

September 19, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

This was lovely event! The highlight of my trip as I got to relax and make a lamp at the same time! The staff were very friendly and helped me understand how to make the lamp. If you are in istanbul, i would recommend this!
GetYourGuide traveler

United Kingdom

September 19, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Highly recommended! Enjoyable time, unique activity and special souvinier. Excellent instruction & support. Friendly people & comfortable place. Lamp bigger and more detailed than expected. W Bubble rapped for travel. I would suggest exact location or info about meeting place options when you book...or add an extra hour to your start time for day planning. Explore the Asian side after your class - bazaar with soft Turkish delight, fair priced souveniers and fresh fish restaurant, or a contempoary art gallery, Imoga Art Space, in a lovely little neighbourhood with shops & cafes. Disapointed there was no turquoise glass my class. Stay at the coffee house for the BEST Turkish coffee & delicious tiramisu.
Pamela

Canada

September 19, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Nos encantó la experiencia! La atención y el trato fueron muy buenos en todo momento y las lámparas quedan preciosas! Repetiríamos!
Carla

Spain

September 19, 2025

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop

Liked what you read? Book your spot today.

Limited Time Offer25% discount
From$46
$35person
Book This Workshop

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

This activity was the highlight of my trip. The activity was so much fun. The guide was in touch with us often and was quite understanding and accommodating of the fact that we were stuck in traffic. My only problem was that it didn't dawn on me that the lamps plug was European, naturally. I just needed to buy an adapter once I got home. That was not their fault, I just didn't think about it in advance. No problem though. The lamp works beautifully with the adapter I purchased. I would highly recommend the workshop.
Carol

United States

September 19, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Very interesting information and I can now make Turkish coffee…… it’ll take me a while to perfect but I’ll get there and able to enjoy it each day.
Michaela

United Kingdom

September 18, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Der Workshop war wirklich toll, etwas über die Kaffeekultur hier zu lernen hat wirklich Spaß gemacht 👍🏻👍🏻 ich würde mich jeden Kaffeeliebhaber empfehlen
GetYourGuide traveler

Austria

September 18, 2025

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

L'atelier est absolument génial ! L'équipe est aux petits soins et de très bon conseil et le cadre est agréable. Nous recommandons vivement cette activité 👌
Chloé

France

September 18, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Super activité, les encadrants sont très bien et parlent bien anglais !
Tanguy

Turkey

September 18, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Der Workshop war sehr nett gefühlt und hat total viel spaß gemacht. Falls man Fragen hatte könne man jederzeit fragen. Super nettes Team ❤️
Luisa

Germany

September 18, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Excellent. We did this as a family of three with our 14 year old daughter and loved every minute. Ali was great, very funny and helpful. Highly recommend. Husband loved it too and fondly found his perfect scent.
Vanessa

Australia

September 18, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Minha mãe foi quem fez, mesmo não falando inglês ela conseguiu entender, interagir e realizar o trabalho proposto! Ficou muito feliz com o resultado e trouxe para casa sua luminária e seu certificado!
Cleidinete

Brazil

September 18, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Kann ich nur weiter empfehlen. Wir wurden sogar abgeholt und haben die metro Karte spendiert bekommen. Der Workshop hat großen Spaß gemacht, Getränke und Snacks waren inklusive und das personalisierte Zertifikat und das fertige Parfüm sind tolle Andenken. Preis Leistungsverhältnis ist mehr als gut. Ich würde es immer wieder besuchen. Tausend Dank auch an Ali, der sich bestens mit den Düften auskennt und einen toll beraten hat.
Melissa

Germany

September 18, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Both of them were lovely, thanks for everything! I was genuinely surprised by the gift at the end. I would definitely recommend this place! ❤️
Jonathan

United Kingdom

September 18, 2025

Chocolate Making Workshop

Liked what you read? Book your spot today.

$38person
Book This Workshop

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Very informative and fun at the same time! Enjoyed a lot!
Anna

United Kingdom

September 18, 2025
49 / 170
1...4850...170

Other workshops & events you might like

Maker pours colorful glass grains into a lamp globe at a Turkish mosaic lamp workshop in Istanbul
ISTANBUL CLASSIC

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop

Experience the creation of a beautiful Turkish mosaic lamp under the guidance of expert artisans in a hands-on workshop. Learn about the craft and enjoy Turkish delicacies as you craft your lamp.

Learn More — Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
Selecting fragrance essences from amber bottles at an Istanbul perfume-making workshop
TIMELESS

Perfume Making Workshop

Join expert perfumers to create your own signature perfume from a palette of over 50 premium ingredients. Learn the secrets of fragrance composition and leave with a personalized perfume that's uniquely yours.

Learn More — Perfume Making Workshop
Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane
LIVE PERFORMANCE

Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane

Experience the 800-year-old Mukabele ceremony at Kasımpaşa Mevlevihanesi. Istanbul's hidden Mevlevi lodge, founded in the 1620s. A living tradition, not a show.

Learn More — Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane
Hand-painting a colourful floral stained glass panel at an Istanbul stained glass workshop
HANDCRAFTED

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop

Step into the world of stained glass painting in a hands on stained glass workshop. Dive into the local community, learn from skilled artists, create a beautiful piece, and taste Turkish snacks.

Learn More — Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop
Holding a finished blue and white Turkish tile (çini) plate at an Istanbul ceramic painting workshop
CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Turkish Tile Painting Art Workshop

Create your own Turkish tile in a 3-hour workshop. Learn traditional techniques, enjoy refreshments, and take home a framed masterpiece. Discover Istanbul's hidden gems.

Learn More — Turkish Tile Painting Art Workshop
Learning how to make Turkish coffee by measuring ground coffee into a cezve at an Istanbul coffee class
TRADITIONAL

Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop

Discover the art of Turkish coffee making and fortune telling in our engaging workshop. Learn to cook rich Turkish coffee under expert guidance, and delve into the tradition of reading coffee grounds

Learn More — Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop
Two smiling women raise their paddles in an orange tandem kayak by Maiden's Tower, canoeing on the Bosphorus, Istanbul
WATER SPORTS

Bosphorus Canoe Experience via Maiden's Tower

Between two continents, one hour on the water, You know Istanbul, but seeing the Bosphorus from water level, with the sound of your paddle and the seagulls, is something else entirely. Paddling out from the Uskudar shore, you glide right up to the legendary Maiden's Tower and take in the city's timeless skyline from a brand-new angle, right between Europe and Asia. No experience needed: this journey begins with a short safety briefing and ends as an unforgettable memory.

Learn More — Bosphorus Canoe Experience via Maiden's Tower
Hand holds a marbled Ebru tote bag with the Bosphorus behind, Ebru marbling workshop in Istanbul.
INSPIRED BY TRADITION

Ebru Tote Bag Art Workshop

Learn the ancient Turkish art of Ebru marbling and print your own design onto a canvas tote bag. Enjoy unlimited tea, coffee & handmade snacks. A wearable souvenir you actually made yourself.

Learn More — Ebru Tote Bag Art Workshop
Painting a floral motif at a Turkish illumination (tezhip) art workshop in Istanbul
DEEP-ROOTED CRAFT

Turkish Illumination Art Workshop

Discover the sacred art of Turkish illumination and manuscript decoration. Learn traditional techniques of creating beautiful ornamental designs used in Ottoman manuscripts with real gold leaf.

Learn More — Turkish Illumination Art Workshop
Painting a black ink design at an Istanbul brass-framed calligraphy workshop
MASTER'S CRAFT

Traditional Turkish Calligraphy Workshop

Explore the elegant art of Turkish calligraphy with master calligraphers. Learn traditional writing techniques and create beautiful pieces using authentic tools and methods.

Learn More — Traditional Turkish Calligraphy Workshop
Handmade leather wallet and card holders crafted at an Istanbul leather workshop
OLD-WORLD CRAFT

Leather Crafting Workshop

Create a unique & lasting memory of Istanbul! Join our fun, hands-on leather crafting workshop and make your very own quality leather good to take home. No experience needed!

Learn More — Leather Crafting Workshop
Ceramic Workshop in Istanbul Pottery for Beginners
TRADITIONAL

Ceramic Workshop in Istanbul Pottery for Beginners

Shape your own bowl or cup from raw clay in a two-hour ceramic workshop in Istanbul. No experience needed. Clay, hand glazing and two firings included.

Learn More — Ceramic Workshop in Istanbul Pottery for Beginners
See all WorkshopsSee all Events

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Got a question? We're here to answer! If you don't see your question here, contact with us directly on our Contact Page →

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.

Check for more questions

PARTNER PROGRAM

Are you an Agency?

Partner with us to offer exclusive activities and broaden your market while providing unique activities.

Get Started

Are you a Content Creator?

Broaden your content spectrum, enhance your audience's experience while earning.

Get Started
Istanbul Workshops

Authentic Turkish cultural & craft experiences in the heart of Istanbul.

Explore

  • Workshops
  • Events
  • Our Story
  • Corporate
  • Gift cards
  • Community
  • Blog
  • Guestbook
  • Certificate
  • Contact

Popular Workshops

  • TURKISH COFFEE MAKING & FORTUNE TELLING WORKSHOP
  • TURKISH MOSAIC LAMP WORKSHOP
  • TURKISH TILE PAINTING ART WORKSHOP
  • STAINED GLASS PAINTING WORKSHOP
  • ISTANBUL PERFUME MAKING WORKSHOP
  • View All Workshops →

Contact

Call us at

+90 533 167 62 71

Say hello via

info@istanbulworkshops.com

See us at

Aziz Mahmut Hüdayi, Gülfem Sk. No:15, 34672
Üsküdar/İstanbul
© 2026 — All rights reserved
EnglishTürkçe
SitemapPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseUser AgreementDistance Sales