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    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    c est une activité qui vaut le coup d etre vecu. un rappel historique petrmet de comprendre l origine de cet art. l accueil exeptionnel vous met à l aise immédiatement. j ai pu partager cet activite avec des anglais,bresilien ...nouvelle Zélande et espagne. un mix sympa. ça donne aussi le temp de se decouvrir un peu les un et les autres. allez y sans hésiter pour y passer un bon moment convivial. tip top
    Frédéric

    France

    July 20, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    It was a great activity - super fun and you get to take the lamp back home with you as a reminder. It was very well worth the cost, and I would recommend it to anyone, whether you are in Istanbul with a partner, friend or your family.
    Sara

    Jordan

    July 20, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    The company did a good job meeting up with us and taking us to the studio. It was a good experience for my whole family. My only negative comment is I thought we were getting 110v lamps so they would be compatible in the US. I may of read that wrong. It's ok my husband will convert it over. Otherwise we are happy
    Jacob_M

    July 20, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Ali & company were beyond accommodating. We had a lot of fun with all participants. Our customized perfumes are such special souvenirs!
    Di_M

    July 20, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    We chose this activity after having visited the most popular Istanbul sites on previous trips. This was a nice change, allowing us to have a nice hands-on experience. Though we met is Sirkeci, the workshop is actually in Uskudar (on the Asian side of the Bosphorus). We were led on the train to reach the destination, and we opted to return via the ferry. The guide was helpful without being overbearing. After completing the project, we went to one of the restaurants nearby for lunch, allowing our lamps to dry before picking them up. Staff prepared them with bubble wrap to make them safe for travel.
    TravelingAmos

    July 20, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    イスタンブールのとても良い思い出作りになりました。英語で説明をしてくれますが、英語があまりわからなくても問題ないぐらいランプの作り方はシンプルでわかりやすいです。先生もわかりやすく説明をしてくれ、サポートも手厚いです。自分のランプが完成したときは感動しましたし、参加者のランプを見るのもとても興味深かったです。ランプ作りはアジア側で行われます。ヨーロッパ側から参加する場合、片道分の交通費は料金に含まれています。アジア側からは自分で戻る必要がありますが、ワークショップの場所から駅も港も近いです。ランプ作りに加えて、乾かす時間が必要なため、その後の予定はゆとりを持っておくことをおすすめします。最高の体験でした、ありがとうございました!
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Turkey

    July 19, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    One of the best experiences I’ve had! 🌟 Creating my own mosaic lamp was not only fun but truly meaningful. I got to choose every detail — from the colors to the patterns — and bring my vision to life with the help of a kind and supportive team. They were there every step of the way, making sure everything turned out beautifully. At the end, I got to take my lamp home, perfectly wrapped and accompanied by a gorgeous certificate — the perfect souvenir to remember the day 💡🧿 They also shared a bit about the rich history of mosaic art, which made the whole experience even more special. On top of that, we got to chat and connect with lovely people from all around the world. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a creative, cultural, and unforgettable moment! 💗
    Esra

    Morocco

    July 19, 2025

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    l'activité était vraiment très bien et le début de cette activité, avec l'historique a vraiment été très très instructif. le groupe était très homogène. avec une binne entre-aide. et le professeur veillait au grain (pour l'activité café) pour voir si on suivait bien. une bonne ambiance dans le groupe car à chaque fois que on arrivait à couler le café dans la tasse sans que ça déborde, mission accomplie, tout le monde était content pour l'autre et on applaudissait. On a reçu en fin d'activité une tasse pour doser le café turc et le petit pot en étain pour mettre sur le gaz et certification dans un super sac pour un super souvenir. le cours n'a pas été difficile à suivre malgré mon faible niveau en anglais.
    Cécile et Béatrice

    France

    July 19, 2025

    Chocolate Making Workshop

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    Leather Crafting Workshop review

    le professeur était super. nous étions que deux avec ma mère et nous avons donc eu un cours privé. déjà, je suis très contente que le cours n'a pas été annulé. malgré un anglais vraiment pas au niveau, il a été très patient et nous a montré une à une les étapes. nous sommes très fiers de notre travail et je remercie toute l'équipe du café pour leur accueil et leur aide à descendre et monter le fauteuil roulant.
    Cécile et Béatrice

    France

    July 19, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Very entertaining
    Anna

    United Kingdom

    July 19, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Explications très claires et simples, on apprend des bases de la composition d’un parfum, atelier intuitif et ludique. C’est très intéressant de sentir des différentes fragrances et de faire ensuite une combinaison personnalisée selon nos préférences pour obtenir notre propre parfum. On est conseillés par une professionnelle sur la composition et les proportions des composants. Petit groupe, ambiance conviviale. L’atelier a lieu sur le côté asiatique - on peut y aller directement ou rejoindre sur la rive européenne (30 min avant le début de l’atelier) les membres du personnel qui nous accompagnent jusqu’à l’endroit où se déroule l’atelier (si vous n’avez pas de carte de transport public, le trajet est offert par le personnel). Excellent rapport qualité-prix et on repart avec son propre parfum.
    Daria

    July 19, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Eine tolle Aktivität und sehr zu empfehlen. Sehr liebe und zuvorkommende Menschen, welche freude an ihrem Beruf haben. Sehr schöne Aktivitäten für jede Altersgruppe. Es war spannend zu lernen, wie solche Mosaiklampen gemacht werden und ein tolles Andenken an den Urlaub in Istanbul.
    leonie

    Switzerland

    July 18, 2025

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Der Kurs war ein echtes Highlight unserer Reise. Wir haben nebst der Zubereitung von türkischem Kaffee viel über die Kultur erfahren.
    Björn

    Switzerland

    July 18, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Super leuke en informatieve activiteit!
    Youri

    Netherlands

    July 17, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    It was Amazing
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Norway

    July 17, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Such a lovely experience! The workshop was fun, relaxing, and very informative. The host was kind and passionate, guiding us through every step of creating our own unique scent. I left with a perfume I truly love—highly recommend to anyone looking for something creative and special
    Stefan

    July 17, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    This workshop was such a unique and personal journey. The instructor was knowledgeable and welcoming, and I loved learning about different fragrance notes before creating my own custom scent. A beautiful way to experience Istanbul through smell—highly recommend! 💚💚💚
    Irena

    July 17, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    alles war super. Würden wir immer wieder machen. super organisiert! tolles Erlebnis. preis-leistungsverhältnis unschlagbar.
    Lena

    Germany

    July 17, 2025

    Ebru Tote Bag Art Workshop

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    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    This was amazing. The host is so kind. The area where they do it has the best coffees in Istanbul. I would do it again any time. I can really only recommend it.
    Eva

    Austria

    July 17, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Nagyon tetszett a program, igazán kellemes volt a hangulat, továbbá nagyon segítőkész volt az előadó. Az illatok kellemesek voltak, és a parfüm is kegyetlenül jóra sikeredett. Mindenkinek ajánlom aki csak teheti hogy eljöjjön isztambulba.
    Richárd

    Hungary

    July 16, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Je recommande ÉNORMÉMENT ! la gentillesse des personnes des guides et des gens du café ! explication même en anglais (nous sommes française) et avons un peut de mal, on à bien compris ! c'est minutieux mais accessible même pour des enfants (+8 ans) s'ils ont assez de patience. le seul point négatif sont les marchés a l'entrée, ma mère en fauteuil a grandement été aider a marcher et porté le fauteuil mais sans marché, ça aurais été très dur. le thé, café, petit gâteaux illimité et plusieurs choix dans le café dont pizzas et pâtes, ainsi que des crêpes, pancakes et des boissons. prix très attractifs et on est ultra fière de repartir avec notre lampe (très bien emballé !) et notre certificat nominatif 🤩 genialissime franchement ça vaut absolument le coup !
    Cécile et Béatrice

    France

    July 16, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Very fun!
    Tara

    United States

    July 16, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    It’s was absolutely perfect as is. I would recommend it and do it again myself
    Vanessa

    Canada

    July 16, 2025

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Superbe activité avec un guide passionné. Une bonne communication et une bonne prise en charge pour trouver le lieu facilement, merci !
    GetYourGuide traveler

    France

    July 16, 2025

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Finished early and didn't learn anything. No coffee reading - $30 euro for a coffee basically! Can but the set cheap at the bizzare save your money
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Australia

    July 16, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Really fun experience.!
    Bhuvana

    July 15, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Tengo mi propio perfume!! Yo soy generalmente muy indecisa y había tantas opciones de aceites esenciales que fue una locura, pero el anfitrión fue muy paciente y amé mi perfume! ✨😍💕
    Andrea

    July 15, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Highly recommend, great experience!
    Alex

    July 15, 2025

    Leather Crafting Workshop

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    Perfume Making Workshop review

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    Max

    July 15, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    The course was a very enjoyable experience for the whole family. Everyone became really invested much thanks to the course leader who was very knowledgeable and pedagogical. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Istanbul and I would highly recommend it!
    baldern2019

    July 15, 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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