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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Es war ein super cooles Erlebnis. Wir wurden pünktlich abgeholt und auf die Asiatische Seite gebracht. Vor Ort wurden wir herzlich empfangen und es war ein tolles Erlebnis. Kann es nur jedem weiter empfehlen.
Lena

Germany

May 26, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Świetne warsztaty, przemiły prowadzący! :)
Ewelina

Poland

May 25, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

great staff, fun time, easy to get to and leave
Dan

May 25, 2025

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

İlk defa katıldığımız bir atölyeydi. Eğitmenimiz çok destek oldu. Çok keyif aldık.
Ilayda

Turkey

May 25, 2025

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

This was such an amazing experience, everyone was super friendly and helpful. They really took the time to show us the techniques and explain the history. Provided snacks and drinks. Definitely not to be missed!!
GetYourGuide traveler

United Kingdom

May 25, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

This was such a fun and unique experience! I loved every second! Ali was SO knowledgeable about cologne/perfume and explained the science of top, middle, and base notes really well. He expertly helped me create a signature perfume, of which I will cherish forever, including the memories of the event itself!
Eva

May 25, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

I really enjoyed this activity.The staff were so friendly and helpful. We were met by the metro station near our accomodation and supported to find the venue in Uskador. Ali was the perfume specialist and talked us through how to smell each individual essential oil , then how to mix them to create different smells. Ali explained about top, middle and base notes and how these will be experienced. Eventually he advised us about our choices of notes and if they would work or advised on small changes. The finished fragrancec was unique to each of us, and presented in a 50ml bottle for us to take away. This activity was really enjoyable, informative and well worth the money. Thank you Ali and your workshop experience.
Karen

United Kingdom

May 25, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Mustafa was knowledgeable and made the class very interesting.
Lorraine

United States

May 25, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Meeting point in Fatih was easy to find. Loved the atmosphere and Mustafa was very knowledgable. You also get a coffee making set at the end - thank you ❤️
Nil

Switzerland

May 24, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Very nice workshop with a great host. Thank you!
GetYourGuide traveler

Switzerland

May 24, 2025

Chocolate Making Workshop

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Perfume Making Workshop review

It was an interesting couple of hours. I was disappointed we used synthetic essences. A cup of tea and biscuits that were dry and 5mm square dont really count as drinks and snacks. I was never offered water on a hot afternoon. I also suggest if you are going to lead us there that you return us to our starting point.
Deborah

Australia

May 24, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

humour, créativité, échanges,nous avons passé un excellent moment
GetYourGuide traveler

France

May 24, 2025

Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

We loved the experience, it is a very nice crew. Pick up went smoothly and the results are stunning!
Nil

Switzerland

May 23, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Making my own perfume was really fun, the instructor was very friendly and knowledgeable on the subject. If you want a unique experience, memorable time and a great souvenir I couldn't recommend this workshop enough! 10/10 I'd do it again.
GetYourGuide traveler

Germany

May 23, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

This was one of the cheapest but most enjoyable experiences I had in Istanbul. The guide met us on the European side to help us reach the destination on the Asian side, paying the fare to get there as well. Then they spent time explaining the activity and gave us time and so many different colours to design our lamps which we then got to take home! Also enjoying complimentary Turkish nibbles and tea! I love looking at my lamp in my home. So worth it!
Amanda

United Kingdom

May 23, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Foi uma experiência incrível! Adorei! Tudo foi perfeito!
Fernando

May 23, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

We were met at the prearranged meeting point by our guides who navigated us through the metro system to arrive at the workshop here we were met with tea coffee and cookies and introduced to Beyzanur who guided us through the activity and gave us an insight into mosaic making and its history. The activity was fun, well organised and run by very friendly people!
Jamie

United Kingdom

May 23, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Wonderful experience! The host provided metro transport tickets and led us from the European side to the Asian side; it helped a lot. The workshop itself was amazing. 2.5 hours of working time seemed to fly by. We spent a wonderful evening there.
SOK HANG

Macao

May 23, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Ali was so knowledgeable and helpful when it came to properly making a perfume. There were 100+ smells to choose from and you can try as many as possible! Very fun
Mon_J

May 23, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Je recommende! C'était vraiment super agréable et instructif!
GetYourGuide traveler

Canada

May 22, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop

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Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

We absolutely loved it! Eda was a very friendly and nice guide. She told us about the history and tradition behind the glas painting and then we could already choose a motive and start. We are very happy with our painting she always helped to fix some “mistakes”. It is a lovely souvenir for our trip to Istanbul. They also offer a different variety of workshops. All guides seem very nice. Just remember it is on the Asian side, but you can easily take the ferry and walk there. We can recommend it!
Bettina

Germany

May 22, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

The instruction was great! The guide also helped us get to the activity and helped us get us back to our meeting point. He helped us figure out the ferry and metro.
GetYourGuide traveler

United States

May 22, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

perfect
georgiana

Romania

May 22, 2025

Leather Crafting Workshop review

Well organised and knowledgeable host. Great activity!
Mave

United Kingdom

May 22, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Super linda, uma atividade que se deve visitar quando se vai a Istambul
Renata

Portugal

May 22, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Fun entertaining and as an avid Turkish Coffee maker i still walked away with new knowledge and enjoyed my experience
Shadman

Canada

May 22, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

More interesting than I originally imagined. Loved the final lamp we made. Great instructor, cozy place, beautiful memory and lamp.
Felipe Barbosa

Brazil

May 21, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

fun, different to just a tour. we learnt about the Turkish culture and our take away gift was fantastic. would thoroughly recommend to anyone who likes coffee (or not!)
Lucy

Australia

May 21, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

This was definitely a very unique experience. Ali was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great experience overall and very comfortable setting.
Margarito

May 21, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Aki egy különleges élményre vágyik, annak feltétlenül ajánlom. Nagyon kedvesek és segítőkészek, a hely könnyen megtalálható. Köszönjük szépen!
Hanna

May 21, 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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