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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Activité très intéressante, Nous avons découvert l'histoire du café Turc et la confection. Suivi d'une dégustation. Notre animatrice était très gentille, et expliquer vraiment bien. Nous recommandons vraiment cette activité.
GetYourGuide traveler

France

May 15, 2026

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

I happened to be the only participant, which turned into an unexpected private session that could have been quite awkward, but it wasn’t at all thanks to my wonderful host! I sadly forgot her name but she was absolutely amazing! Very kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable. She explained everything clearly, made the whole experience feel natural and relaxed, and we had such a great conversation throughout. It genuinely felt like she enjoyed the experience just as much as I did. I’m truly grateful for how generously she shared her culture and knowledge with me. It made the experience feel very personal and meaningful. I would definitely recommend this activity to anyone. And of course, the coffee was excellent!
Geneviève

Canada

May 14, 2026

Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane review

Harika performans! Ziyaret etmek çok ilginçti.
Thomas C.

May 14, 2026

Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane review

Belçika'da yaşıyorum ve İstanbul'a gelmemin asıl sebebi bu şehrin otantik tarihini deneyimlemek. Beyoğlu'nda, özellikle de yıllardır yapıldığı otantik bir mekânda böylesine muhteşem bir Sema töreninin düzenlenmesinden gerçekten çok mutluyum. Benim için zamanda geriye yolculuk gibiydi. Bu, İstanbul seyahatimi gerçekten eşsiz kıldı. Bu eşsiz deneyim için organizatörlere teşekkür etmek istiyorum!
Cihat Aslan

May 14, 2026

Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane review

"Şerefü'l mekân bi'l mekîn" demek, mekânın şerefi orada bulunan iledir."Şerefü'l mekîn bi'l mekân" ise, kişinin şerefi bulunduğu mekân iledir manâsına gelir. Evliya Çelebi'nin rüyasının olduğu mekan, her katıldığımız Sema Ayini ve Devran-ı Şerif i seyre dalarken o rüyaya bizleride götürüyorlar.. Mekanın şerefinden faydalanmak isteyenlerin ziyaret edip o rüyaya dalmasını tavsiye ediyorum.
Hilâl Eda Nuhoğlu

May 14, 2026

Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane review

Etkinlik zenginlik olarak gayet iyi fakat tek sıkıntısı giderken biraz yol arabasızsanız kötü haricî gayet iyi bir bölgede
Muhammed Ziyansız

May 14, 2026

Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at a Real Mevlevihane review

Kasımpaşa Mevlevihâne sokağına açılan cümle kapısının pilastırlarla kuşatılmış ve üçgen bir alınlıkla taçlandırılmış olan dikdörtgen açıklığı üzerinde Yesârîzâde Mustafa İzzet Efendi’nin ta‘lik hattıyla yazılmış 1250 (1834-35) tarihli manzum kitâbe, alınlığın içinde de II. Mahmud’un beyzî çerçeveli tuğrası yer alır. mevlevîhâne, 1623-1631 yılları arasında Fırıncızâde Şeyh Sırrî Abdi Dede tarafından kurulmuştur. XVI. yüzyılın ikinci yarısında bir müddet boş kalarak harap olduktan sonra sırasıyla Halvetî tekkesi ve medrese olarak kullanılan Galata Mevlevîhânesi’ni ihya eden Abdi Dede, bu olayın ardından Konya Mevlânâ Âsitânesi postnişini Bostan Çelebi’nin yerine Mes̱nevî şârihi Ankaravî İsmâil Rusûhî Dede’yi tayin etmesi üzerine Kasımpaşa’da sahibi olduğu bostanın içinde mensuplarının yardımıyla bu tekkeyi tesis etmiştir. Galata ve Yenikapı mevlevîhânelerinden sonra İstanbul’da açılan üçüncü mevlevîhâne olan Kasımpaşa Mevlevîhânesi zaman içinde çeşitli onarımlar geçirmiştir. Kuruluşunda mütevazi bir zâviye olan tesis, 1731-1732’de Hasan Ağa adında bir kişi tarafından tamir ettirilmiş, onarımın keşfini Hassa başmimarı Kayserili Mehmed Ağa gerçekleştirmiştir. Mevlevîhâne 1796’da Mihrişah Vâlide Sultan ile Mevlevî muhibbi olan oğlu III. Selim tarafından yeniden yaptırılmıştır. Kaptanıderyâ Çengeloğlu Tâhir Paşa’nın muhtemelen 1832-1834 yıllarında yaptırdığı onarım sırasında mevlevîhânenin alanı genişletilmiş olarak 1834-1835’te II. Mahmud tarafından ihyası sırasında son şeklini almıştır. Mevlevîhânenin semâhâne kısmı Cumhuriyet döneminde bir süre Kasımpaşa Güreş Kulübü’nün güreş salonu, diğer bölümleri ilkokul olarak kullanılmış, bu sırada ana yapının kuzeyindeki müştemilât, avludaki şadırvan ve hazîre ortadan kalkmış, arsanın çiçek bahçesi olan doğu kesimine Sürûrî İlkokulu inşa edilmiştir. Esas bina Vakıflar Genel Müdürlüğü tarafından oda oda kiraya verilerek sefalet yuvasına dönüşmüş, hızla harap olarak çökmeye başlamış ve 1979 ilkbaharında çıkan bir yangında tamamen yok olmuştur. Mevlevîhânenin aslina uygun bir sekilde restorasyonu yapılmıştır.
Ishak Behlülzade

May 14, 2026

Perfume Making Workshop review

l'activité est top, les explications et l'accompagnement sont géniales. A la fin on part avec notre parfum.
GetYourGuide traveler

France

May 14, 2026

Perfume Making Workshop review

It was a great experience. I went with my husband and we both had a lot of fun and loved our perfumes. Mustafa was super kind and knowledgeable. Thanks a lot! Would definitely recommend!
Fernanda

Germany

May 14, 2026

Ebru Tote Bag Art Workshop

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

We had an amazing time at this mosaic lamp workshop! Everyone was so warm and welcoming, and the whole experience was really fun and enjoyable. The workshop was very hands-on and felt really rewarding from start to finish. We also got tea and homemade cookies, which were so delicious! The best part was definitely seeing our lamps light up at the end, such a satisfying and proud moment after making them ourselves. Would totally recommend this experience to anyone looking for something fun and creative!
李

France

May 13, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Super
GetYourGuide traveler

Panama

May 13, 2026

Perfume Making Workshop review

Zeyneb was amazing! She is so knowledgeable and gave us great guidance and attention. Making my own fragrance was a memorable experience. Thank you Zeyneb, I loved it!!😍
Camila

United States

May 13, 2026

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Amazing!! I really enjoyed
Napat

Australia

May 13, 2026

Perfume Making Workshop review

It was so fun to do! And Zeynep is a great guide. We laughed a lot together and made a very good smelling perfume.
Micaela

Netherlands

May 13, 2026

Perfume Making Workshop review

Zeineb molto disponibile e competente. Ci ha aiutati a scegliere gli olii essenziali per creare il nostro profumo. Disponibilità da parte di tutto lo staff. Consiglio questa esperienza per fare qualcosa di diverso e più personale.
Elisa

Italy

May 13, 2026

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

An excellent experience on the whole. Enjoyed it!
Azmaira

Kenya

May 13, 2026

Leather Crafting Workshop with a Local Artisan review

Honestly, this was the highlight of our trip. It was just the two of us, so we got tons of 1-on-1 time with the instructor, who really knows his stuff when it comes to leather. They actually met us on the European side and navigated us through the metro over to the Asian side, which took all the stress out of it (they even paid the fare). We were sipping on Turkish coffee and tea the whole time - just felt super welcomed. Definitely book this if you’re in Istanbul
Katia

Luxembourg

May 13, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Wonderful experience and very cool souveneir! would definitely recommend for anyone with time in Istanbul.
GetYourGuide traveler

United States

May 12, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Zeynab and Eunice who helped us were the best! We messed up the location and they still let us do the workshop which was really great. They were also great working with our Iranian and American group, speaking some Turkish and some English.
Nessa

United States

May 12, 2026

Turkish Illumination Art Workshop

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Amazing workshop with very friendly guidance, totally recommend :))
Saba

Germany

May 12, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

çok eğlenceli ve öğretici bir süreçti, çok teşekkürler🤍
GetYourGuide traveler

Turkey

May 12, 2026

Perfume Making Workshop review

Was fun, curious about. I recommend
GetYourGuide traveler

Romania

May 11, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Der Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop ist sehr toll und es hat super Spaß gemacht. Die Hosts sind sehr freundlich und erklären einem sehr detailliert und man merkt, dass sie Ahnung haben, von dem was sie machen. Kann ich jedem nur empfehlen und es ist eine tolle 10/10 Experience, die etwas Abwechslung in das klassische Touri-Programm bringt!
Julian

Switzerland

May 11, 2026

Turkish Tile Painting & Ceramic Workshop w/ Snacks review

Love it
Napat

Australia

May 11, 2026

Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

cheap cost for a personalized scent, endless tea and snacks, plus transportation from the European side over to the Asian side of Istanbul all covered in the charge
Elijah

May 10, 2026

Perfume Making Workshop review

Good expirience
Ozana

Croatia

May 10, 2026

Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

We love it and will recommend it!
Gloria

Madrid, Spain

May 10, 2026

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

What a fun activity - the guides were very informative and gave a great history lesson of it - definitely worth it, I would do it again. Recommend getting there about 10 minutes before the workshop. The place is really nice as well. As for the fortune…. I am still waiting for that billion dollar jackpot!!! Ha!!
Dennis

United States

May 10, 2026

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

Great workshop, kind and helpful teacher. Wish we had more colour options. I recommend 👌
GetYourGuide traveler

Australia

May 10, 2026

Traditional Turkish Calligraphy Workshop

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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Really good experience organized by warm people, well manage with very interesting explanations about history and cultural facts
Léa

France

May 10, 2026
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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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