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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

We had an amazing time making our lamps! The team was friendly, and we really appreciated the guide helping us navigate to the Asian side of Istanbul via the metro. The atmosphere during the workshop was cozy and warm, with tea and snacks provided. It's also a great opportunity to explore Üsküdar on your own afterward. We would highly recommend this experience!
Zaitun

Singapore

July 7, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Great course leader
GetYourGuide traveler

Norway

July 7, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Bintang and the team at Istanbul Workshops were so amazing and friendly. We really appreciated the guide arriving on the European side and getting us through to the Asian side of Istanbul for our workshop (this was an added bonus as we then felt confident using the metro system afterwards). The guide was so helpful and guided us so well as we made our creations. We weren’t sure what to expect, but we’ve walked away having really enjoyed the experience. So much so, that one member of our group - who chose not to attend - wants to go back (and to be honest, I think we’ll all go back and do it again). Would highly recommend!
Jarred

United Kingdom

July 6, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Host - Mustafa was very nice, open and communicative
Aleksandra

July 6, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

我覺得這個活動非常有趣,老師不僅很有耐心,工作人員都很好,可以帶回獨一無二的紀念品。等作品乾作品需要一些時間,所以我就去附近逛了一下。拿作品的時候,想說先喝杯咖啡再走,結果他們居然幫我免單,真的很感謝🥹 我覺得就算英文不太好也沒關係,因為步驟都很簡單,老師也會一步步講解,是很棒的體驗。 I found this activity really interesting. The instructor was very patient and kind, and it was great that we could take home such a unique souvenir. While waiting for my piece to dry, I took a stroll around the neighborhood. When I came back to pick it up, I planned to have a cup of coffee before leaving, but they surprised me by treating me to it for free! I think it’s perfectly fine even if you don’t speak much English, because the steps are simple, and the instructor explains everything step by step. It was truly a wonderful experience.
Leah

Taiwan

July 5, 2025

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

Es war traumhaft! Entspannend, abwechslungsreich und herzlich, vor allem die Mentorin. Dankeschön!
GetYourGuide traveler

Germany

July 5, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

So much fun making our own Turkish mosaic lamps. Highly recommend you do this when visiting Istanbul.
Julie

Australia

July 5, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

The place itself was wonderful with awesome vibes. The instructor and all the staff in the cafe were friendly and welcoming. The workshop itself was fun and gave us a chance to chat with others and taste some delicious coffee.
Raneem

Saudi Arabia

July 5, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Great guides and great class! So happy with our choice!
GetYourGuide traveler

United States

July 5, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Er staat drank en hapjes. Dit is sterk overdreven. Je krijgt 1 keer water of Turkse koffie en heel kleine koekjes. Voor elk 1. Voor de rest heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam voor de workshop op zich. Een absolute aanrader! Er vlak naast kan je ook eten en dit hebben we niet gedaan. Niet echt vriendelijk.
Ellen

Belgium

July 5, 2025

Turkish Illumination Art Workshop

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Perfume Making Workshop review

Es war wirklich einzigartig. Wir waren zu viert dort und es war sehr schön das erleben zu können. Die Menschen waren sehr lieb und die Parfüms sind super geworden
Fatma Gül

July 5, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Tolle Atmosphäre, jeder kann sein eigenes Design umsetzen, man hat kein Zeitdruck. Ist mal was ganz anderes und man hat ein tolles Souvenir.
Teresa

Germany

July 5, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Very worthwhile experience! Whilst it was a long trek to get there, all staff were very helpful and we have come away with a unique souvenir.
Georgia

July 5, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

We loved the workshop and the result so much!
Flóra

Hungary

July 5, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Memorable, relaxing and creative. I would definitely recommend this experience, and the best part is you get to make your own signature scent.
Julie_F

July 5, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Very fun and entertaining and we got to make beautiful lamps
Artin

United Arab Emirates

July 4, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

good
mohammed

Morocco

July 4, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Thank you for teaching us and the certificate
Peris

July 4, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Nous avons passé un excellent moment avec Ali. Il nous a parfaitement expliqué comment créer notre parfum, nous a donné d’excellents conseils. Nous avons eu du thé, café, gâteau, eau fraîche … à volonté pendant toute l’activité. À la fin, nous sommes reparties avec notre bouteille de parfum. À faire sans hésiter !!
Delphine

July 4, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

A great experience this morning learning about the history of coffee in Istanbul, grinding our own coffee beans and learning all about the art of making coffee ☕️ A lovely atmosphere, a well informed host - would highly recommend as a great way to spend a morning as it was great value for money too!
Adeline

Ireland

July 4, 2025

Traditional Turkish Calligraphy Workshop

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

We are brought to a workshop In the Asia side. Plenty of different colour pieces to choose from to create a pattern. And it turns out beautiful when light is on. Workshop is In a nice area with coffee shops to wait for the glue to dry.
GetYourGuide traveler

Hong Kong

July 4, 2025

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

Unser Guide war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Es wurden keine Fragen offen gelassen und sie hat sich super um uns gekümmert, mit Ideen und ehrliche Einschätzungen was die Umsetzung angeht. Die Location sowie die dort arbeitende Personen waren sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Ein Besuch ist es definitiv wert. Vielen Dank an alle!
Saliha

Germany

July 4, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

The turkish coffee making activity workshop was not only fun and entertaining but also informative. We learned a lot and the instructor was very approachable. We highly recommend it.
GetYourGuide traveler

Germany

July 3, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

It was a great experience. I’d recommend it to anyone visiting :)
Dilara Selin

July 3, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Had so much fun will learning about perfume making. we all got a chance to make our signiture perfume choosing what we liked under the guidance and expertise of Ali. highly recommend it
Shatha

July 3, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

çok eğlenceli idi
Uğur Samed

Turkey

July 3, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Bardzo ciekawe warsztaty prowadzone w nieformalnej, serdecznej atmosferze. Prowadzący znakomicie się nami zaopiekował, wszystko było znakomicie zorganizowane od początku do końca. Bardzo dobry angielski, nie za dużą grupa, przestronnie, naturalnie i swobodnie. Gratulacje i wielkie dzięki za serdeczność, profesjonalizm i zupełnie niezwykłe doświadczenie.
Magdalena

Poland

July 3, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Amazing and wholesome activity
Natalia Arcilla

United Kingdom

July 2, 2025

Calligraphy on Glass Workshop review

The activity was fun, the location was great, and the guides were very friendly. Highly recommended!
GetYourGuide traveler

Germany

July 2, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Все отлично!
Aliia

July 2, 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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