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Perfume Making Workshop review

Ali was great! We had such a great time. He was very knowledgeable and his team was really kind and helpful. This is a must do!
Victoria

July 2, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Enjoyed the process of perfume making was a bit rushed and not easy to identify the essential oils in a big group.
Mark

United Kingdom

July 2, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

高校生2人で参加しました。他国からの観光客(ソロ、カップル、ファミリー)が同席の回でした。英語で香水の基本説明(トップ、ミドル、ラストの香り方や調合比率など)があり、その後好みのエッセンシャルオイルを探して香りを作っていきます。最後にはガイドの方が香りの調整をしてくれ、オリジナルの香水が出来上がります。ガイド参加証明書もいただけます。同席の方とお話ししながら楽しく参加できました。また機会があれば他のアクティビティも参加したいです!
Asami

Japan

July 2, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Overall the experience was great! The thing I liked the most about the workshop is that I get to take home a piece that will last a long time physically and in my memories. It was an artistic challenge but it was broken down to the point that anyone could do it.
Wanda

Puerto Rico

July 1, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Absolutely amazing. Very well done and explained. It was fun making the coffee and also tasting some good coffees locally made as well. A lot of fun and something that I recommend for people to do when visiting Istanbul! :)
GetYourGuide traveler

Germany

July 1, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Getting picked up from the European side and then taken on the train was an excellent start to the workshop, not only was it a lovely service but our guide also gave us some awesome information about places to visits & how to get to them via public transport after the workshop which was a great help if you haven’t used the public transport yet. The workshop itself was fantastic! Our host was extremely knowledgeable and engaging, and it was great to learn about the history of Turkish coffee making, as well as coffee beans in general, and then linking it all back to culture and customs of Turkish people. The coffee making itself was fun, in a great workshop space, and getting to take home the little kit to remember our experience by was fantastic!
Payton

Australia

July 1, 2025

Leather Crafting Workshop

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Perfume Making Workshop review

A wonderful experience indeed. Learned a great deal about fragrances.
Gee

July 1, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Great host who was great at explaining how to make it. Really good value and one of the best activities of the trip
Tejan

United Kingdom

July 1, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Great morning and excellent value loved the whole thing
Mark

United Kingdom

July 1, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

I liked that the final product is personalized instead of a cookie cutter scent that everyone gets. Ali was really well versed in his knowledge and his passion in this craft really shows.
Caleb

Singapore

July 1, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Amazing workshop, so fun, Ali is a great teacher, made everything simple and easy to follow. At the end we walked with a big bottle of our own perfume. The venue is very authentic and beautiful, they offered infinite coffee tea and goodies during the workshop which made it even better
GetYourGuide traveler

United States

June 30, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Yiyecek ikrami gelistirilebilir. 3 saat az bir zaman degil
GetYourGuide traveler

Turkey

June 30, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

1人参加はかなり場違い感があって2人以上での参加をおすすめします。 ただ、そんな中でも一緒に参加した方やスタッフの方が気を配って話しかけてくださったのが嬉しかったです! そして自分の好きな柄と色でランプが作れてすごく楽しいです
GetYourGuide traveler

Japan

June 30, 2025

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Très belle activité, intéressante et bien expliqué
Cindy

France

June 30, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Jetzt weiß ich, worauf es ankommt, wenn man ein Parfüm herstellt und kann es zu Hause mit meinen Natur ätherischen Ölen nachmachen❣️
Yvonne

Italy

June 30, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Wir waren sehr freundlich und herzlich aufgenommen. Alles wurde Schritt für Schritt erklärt, und am Ende habe ich eine wunderschöne Lampe mit nach Hause genommen.❣️ Ich komme gern wieder, und wenn es nur zum Kaffeetrinken ist Yvonne
Yvonne

Italy

June 30, 2025

Turkish Simit & Breakfast Cooking Class with a Chef

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Perfume Making Workshop review

L’attività é stata molto piacevole e divertente, ottima per concludere il viaggio ad Istanbul e avere un ricordo personalizzato! L’insegnante Ali e tutto il personale sono stati molto gentili e pazienti! Bella anche l’interazione con il resto della classe😁
Emanuele_S

June 30, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

The experience was well organised and fun. We learned a lot and had a fantastic time doing. Even my hard to please brother said he had a great time. It was very much a hands on experience. We loved it so much would do it again. Special shout out to our hosts Zainab and Ali, they were lovely. Would def do it again.
T5174KGranias

June 30, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

They made it easy to make something that looks like a good quality lamp, not something junky. You couldn't buy the lamp in the US for that price, and yet I got a 2 and 1/2 to 3-hour class so it's extra meaningful.
GetYourGuide traveler

United States

June 29, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

It was an enjoyable experience and learnt where Turkish mosaic lamps originate from and why they were made. It was nice to meet new people and it was very creative, artistic and fun 🌺 all guides are respectful, kind and friendly :)
Sakina

United Kingdom

June 29, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

We enjoyed this workshop whilst in Istanbul, definitely worth doing. Was interesting to try all the different scents and see what worked together :)
GetYourGuide traveler

United Kingdom

June 29, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

The workshop is hosted in a cafe and studio with very talented instructors and many options for other classes. The location is easy to find and a great place to hang out before and after the workshop! We made great friends and enjoyed the free coffee and tea, and are going home with a beautiful and unique souvenir. Thank you!!!
Inga

United States

June 29, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

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Sumaya

June 29, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Lovely perfume workshop, well run, in a cool cafe, attentive staff and nice coffee/tea. Would recommend to do in Istanbul for a fun couple of hours. Host Mustafa was great, very friendly and knowledgeable.
Jenna

June 29, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

I like how they allowed for self creativity, they guided but didn't force your hand. I really enjoyed the experience and managed to create something personally meaningful.
Caleb

Singapore

June 29, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

It was such a great few hours! Not only have learned how to make mosaic lamp but also have met new ppl across the world which made the experience even better ! I recommend it to anyone visiting Istanbul or even to local ppl!
Angelika

United Kingdom

June 29, 2025

Woodworking Workshop for Kids (4–6) & Parents

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Es hat uns sehr viel spaß gemacht! Super Service und ganz nette und herzliche Menschen! Wir können es nur weiterempfehlen!
Julia

Germany

June 29, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

Wirklich sehr gut, also wir würden das sogar wiederholen wenn wir wieder kommen :) Kann ich jedem nur empfehlen, der Ali macht das auch mit Leidenschaft das merkt man ihm an.
Enes

Germany

June 29, 2025

Perfume Making Workshop review

This workshop is awesome, highly recommended!
László

Hungary

June 29, 2025

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

This was such a fun and unique experience. Our instructor was amazing and the place is super cute.
GetYourGuide traveler

United States

June 28, 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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