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    Hear from our guests about their experiences in Istanbul Workshops. Personalized, engaging, and memorable.

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    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Materials & Snacks review

    The workshop was excellent; from the initial contact and the trip to the venue, the staff was friendly and attentive. Mehmet, who led the workshop, not only explained the process but also shared a lot of general history and culture about Istanbul. Complimentary tea and some snacks are also available. The atmosphere is very quiet, with good music. One thing to note is that it is located on the Asian side, and you have the option of being picked up from a meeting point or going directly there. For us, this was a plus, because while you wait for your lamp, you can explore and get to know the area, which is very nice and lively. Without a doubt, we would choose it again.
    Agustina

    Buenos Aires, Argentina

    April 25, 2026

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    So fun, you learn how to make an EDP
    GetYourGuide traveler

    United Kingdom

    April 24, 2026

    Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

    Great workshop! A warm welcome, learned a lot about fragrances, and even created my own unique fragrance. It was a lot of fun to do ❤️ We were also very well looked after, both during the workshop and on the way there. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Hanan

    Tilburg, Netherlands

    April 24, 2026

    Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

    Etkinliğe rehberle gitmedim o yüzden değerlendirme yapmadım. Onun dışında her şeyden çok memnun kaldım hocamız Berra da etkinlik alanı da çok sıcak ve huzurluydu. Zamanın nasıl geçtiğini anlamadım. Kesinlikle bir daha gideceğim.
    Ecenaz

    Turkey

    April 24, 2026

    Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

    amazing experience, great host, it was very fun but also enriching and unique! creating your own perfume is an amazing feeling, the location was great, the guy guiding us in the process was not only friendly, but also helpful and mindful about everyone’s needs! loved every minute of it
    Alexandru

    Madrid, Spain

    April 24, 2026

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Attività super! è stato bellissimo!
    Danilo

    Italy

    April 23, 2026

    Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

    This was just awesome !!!
    Daniel

    Berlin, Germany

    April 22, 2026

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    È stata un'esperienza divertente ma anche molto formativa. Mehemet e la sua collega ci hanno guidati nella decorazione della nostra lampada in modo semplice e competente. Le lampade sono bellissime e portare con noi qualcosa che abbiamo fatto noi è semplicemente fantastico! Fabrikafe con i suoi diversi workshop offre la possibilità di sperimentare varie attività che richiamano la cultura e le tradizioni turche. Lo raccomando senza nessun dubbio!
    Anna

    Italy

    April 22, 2026

    Turkish Illumination Art Workshop

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    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Csodálatos és felemelő érzés volt valóra váltani egy álmomat (ráadásul spontán) kedves, családias részvevők között egy profi, autentikus fiatal vezetésével. Hatalmas önbizalmat adott, hogy finom illatot kreáltam és tényleg én vagyok az az illat. 🥰
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Hungary

    April 22, 2026

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Una de las cosas que hay que hacer si se viene a Estambul! Muy buena experiencia
    Cristina

    Spain

    April 22, 2026

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Notre activité s’est extrêmement bien passée. Le guide est venu nous chercher du côté européen pour nous accompagner jusqu’au café qui se situe du côté asie. L’animatrice de l’activité est très gentille, elle donne de bons conseils, avec un grand sourire ! Il pleut aujourd’hui, cette activité nous a bien occupés ! Merci beaucoup ☺️
    Lou-Salomé

    France

    April 22, 2026

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Incroyable cette activité, notre guide était adorable il parlait un peu français ce qui changeais tous on peut se le dire Et l’activité en elle même est très ludique et unique on peut vraiment choisir de faire comme on veut avec les modèles qu’on nous propose Vraiment je recommande !
    Perrine

    France

    April 22, 2026

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Love this it was so much fun I went with my husband and my six-year-old daughter. We had a blast.
    GetYourGuide traveler

    United States

    April 22, 2026

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    es hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht mit unserem Guide die wunderschönen Mosaiklampen anzufertigen, echt künstlich professionell mit Vermittlung von Hintergrundwissen über die Herstellung 😊👍🍀
    Dr.

    Germany

    April 22, 2026

    Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

    Hi I make my own perfume their I’m in love the host was really helpful and kind they help us all to the end and the other persons was so kind to the experience was awesome, if you come to Turkey I highly recommend this please , I’m from United States and they speak really well English and I understand everything they say perfectly! 🤩
    Adalin

    April 21, 2026

    Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

    Good experience. We really enoyed it.
    Krsnamayi

    Geneva, Switzerland

    April 21, 2026

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Nihal Hanım çok tatlı ve ilgiliydi. Tüm ekibe teşekkürler
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Turkey

    April 21, 2026

    Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

    Great host, great experience, very easy getting there and worth the money
    Austin

    North Bay, Canada

    April 21, 2026

    Traditional Turkish Calligraphy Workshop

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    Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

    Amazing workshop where we learned how to make our own perfume. It’s a perfect gift from the city.
    Aleksandra

    Brest, France

    April 21, 2026

    Create Your Istanbul Tile with Snacks review

    Absolutely loved this experience, my wife and I had such a great time! Everything was amazing from start to finish. The instructor, Zayneb, was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and very patient while teaching, she made the whole process enjoyable and easy to follow. The place itself has such a great vibe, very cozy and inspiring. They also offered tea, coffee, and cookies throughout, which made it even more relaxing and enjoyable. Highly recommend this workshop if you’re looking for a fun and creative experience!
    Mohammed

    April 21, 2026

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Amazing help from Bahar to get around. The coffee lesson and fortune telling was a fantastic experience. The practical was fun and useful and the historical information was interesting without being super heavy or academic. 100% would recommend.
    Saffron

    New Zealand

    April 21, 2026

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Termin wurde kurzfristig verschoben. Das war etwas ungünstig. Ansonsten alles 🔝
    Michael

    Germany

    April 21, 2026

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Great space, people and Activity. Lots to enjoy including unlimited tea and yummy snacks.
    Saffron

    New Zealand

    April 20, 2026

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    一次非常好的体验。学习了制作香水的基本工艺。内容丰满,老师细致耐心。我会推荐给朋友。接送客人的流程🈶改进空间。我们是游客,活动结束应送我们返回见面地点(pick up area), 遗憾我们被告知要么自行离开,如果需要送回需要等候1小时。我们决定自行返回。但到了tram station, 用信用卡无法通过检票机(活动组织者告知我们可以用信用卡直接通过检票机),实际操作不可以,当时非常尴尬😳。和导游发email 联系,但导游没有respond.
    Meng

    New Zealand

    April 20, 2026

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Une activité créative durant laquelle nous apprenons l'histoire de la mosaïque turque. C'est une super expérience avec la guide qui est venue nous chercher côté européen et l'animatrice de l'atelier qui prenait vraiment le temps de nous aider, de nous conseiller à chaque étape et d'apprendre à nous connaître. Du thé, du café et des biscuits turcs sont servis. A la fin, nous repartons avec une belle lampe emballée.
    Alexa

    France

    April 20, 2026

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Мастер-класс по созданию турецкой лампы оставил у нас только самые приятные впечатления! Нам всё очень понравилось — атмосфера была уютной и вдохновляющей. Сама мастерская просто прекрасная: красиво оформлена, всё продумано до мелочей, чувствуешь себя там очень комфортно. Отдельно хочется отметить девушек-ведущих — они очень приятные, дружелюбные и внимательные, всё подробно объясняют и помогают на каждом этапе. Во время мастер-класса нас угощали чаем, кофе и печеньем, что добавило ещё больше уюта и тепла. И, конечно, результат — лампы получаются просто чудесными! Это не только интересный процесс, но и возможность создать своими руками красивую вещь на память. Рекомендуем всем, кто хочет приятно провести время и попробовать что-то новое ✨
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Germany

    April 20, 2026

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    My partner and I loved the workshop and our lamps. We had a wonderful time; our instructor was very helpful and friendly. We highly recommend it!! The only problem is the meeting location on the app notes the workshop is on the Europe continent, when the workshop is actually on the Asia continent.
    Crystal

    United States

    April 20, 2026

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Am avut absolut tot ce am avut nevoie, până si transportul inclus de pe partea europeană (unde stăteam) pana pe partea asiatica, în Üsküdar(unde e atelierul). Este absolut superb, recomand tuturor, este o experiență de neuitat, iar persoanele de acolo sunt super!
    Elena

    Romania

    April 20, 2026

    Perfume Making Workshop

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    Create a signature scent in Istanbul review

    Everyone should definitely try it. Mr. Ali was both very knowledgeable and very attentive. We were very happy with the entire team.
    Orhan

    Adana, Turkey

    April 19, 2026

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    The activity provider had provided inaccurate advertisement. They did not specify the activity is held in Asian side. When they send me the instruction I requested the refund because it impacted my travel plan in Europe side. They rejected my request and then no longer replied to my message. It is abolutely a terrible avtivity provider.
    GetYourGuide traveler

    United Kingdom

    April 19, 2026
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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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