Ahmed
United Kingdom·
5.0
One of the best activities to do. Very interactive and you learn about how chocolate is made, tasting the chocolate was great and taking home your own made chocolate is great experience. Super friendly hostsChocolate Making Workshop
Have you ever marveled at the crisp snap and perfect shine of a fine chocolate bar? Learn the art of tempering and molding at Istanbul Workshops in Üsküdar, where you become the chocolatier. You'll leave the session with 250g of your own artisanal chocolate, beautifully packaged to take home.
Once-in-a-lifetime
Guests say it's special and unique.
Super storytelling
Guests say this Host tells great stories.
Up to 3 hours
This activity takes around
Experience
Our chocolate workshop is a quiet place, just a few steps from the busy Spicy Market. It is inside a lovely café. Here, you can relax, be creative, and learn about Istanbul's history in a fun way.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be greeted with the warm, welcoming hospitality our guests rave about. Settle in with Turkish Tea and Chocolate Tea as we begin our journey.
First, we will share a story about our historic neighborhood. Many years ago, this area was a famous stop on the Spice Route, where traders brought special goods from all over the world. The smell of spices is still in the air from the nearby Spice Bazaar. Today, you will work with another special treasure: cacao.
Our expert chocolate maker will guide you with easy, step-by-step instructions. You will learn the secret of making chocolate from the cacao bean. We will show you how to get that perfect, glossy snap in your chocolate. Then, you can be creative and decorate your own special bars. It is a fun and relaxing activity, and you do not need any experience to join.
You'll leave with more than just chocolate; you'll leave with a story. Your handcrafted creations will be beautifully packaged, creating a unique and delicious memory of Istanbul made by you.
Highlights
- Master every step yourself, from melting and tempering to molding and decorating.
- Discover unique aromas by blending traditional, exotic spices with modern chocolate recipes.
- Go beyond standard recipes; craft your own unique formulas by balancing cocoa ratios and spices.
- Work with high-quality couverture chocolate, fresh nuts, and premium flavorings.
What's Included
Where we will meet
Cafe Society Eminonu
Open in MapsRüstem Paşa, Kalçın Sok. No:13, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul
Our workshops take place at Cafe Society, one of Eminönü's most charming cafés, right beside the historic Spice Bazaar. With its warm, spacious interior, welcoming atmosphere, and lovely views of the Galata Tower, it's the perfect place to settle in with a great cup of coffee before we begin. Easy to find next to Hamdi Restaurant, it's a delightful spot in the heart of old Istanbul.
$38person
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What our guests said
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4.41/5(17)Very Good
david
Australia·
5.0
Istanbul Chocolate Workshop is a great fun and learning activity, the chief chocolate maker really knows chocolate and our guide was very friendly and helpful, explaining all the steps in creating our chocolate. A worthy activity.Christine
Philippines·
5.0
Very cool activity to do while in Cappadocia.. it’s awesome to learn how to make the Turkish coffee I love so much and will definitely try to make this when I get back home :))Rosanna
United Kingdom·
5.0
We had a brilliant time! Our host stayed with us throughout the experience, translating all the information and instructions from the chocolatier. I have a nut allergy and they were able to make substitutions for everything so I didn't miss out. The people were all very friendly and we had lovely chocolates to take home at the end.Jessica
United States·
5.0
My family of 5 (three elementary-aged children, my husband and I) learned how to make chocolate and we just loved the experience! Borak and Fathi were kind and patient with our children making sure to incorporate them into the activity and allow them to be creative and have hand-on fun. On top of everything the chocolate was simply delicious — some of the best I’ve ever had. We appreciated being able to take a break from the waking and sight-seeing to learn and make great chocolate memories! Thank you Borak and Fathi :-)Shannon
United States·
5.0
This was a really fun endeavor. I came solo and wasn't disappointed. We learned a lot about the process and necessary steps in making bean to bar chocolates; both in Turkish and then translated into English. We made our own confections through tempering the chocolate, filling molds, adding a filling (for most... it was nuts; but due to an allergy, they accommodated me with fresh caramel). The guides were an absolute delight. if you have the opportunity, this is a MUST DO activity!
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