Turkey · WORKSHOPS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 workshops worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Make a Turkish mosaic lamp in Istanbul with expert guidance, tea, coffee, cookies, and a handmade souvenir for $29.
“such a fun and creative activity, we had a wonderful experience! our instructor was kind, knowledgeable and just had a really great vibe!”
Make a 50ml signature perfume in Istanbul with expert guidance, Turkish tea, international company, and Bosphorus views for $28.
“It was such a fun experience! Beren and Irmak did a great job at explaining and at keeping the process fun! 10/10 recommend to try if you visit Istanbul.”
Learn Turkish coffee making, taste three brews, try fortune telling, and take home a cezve set in this friendly two-hour Istanbul workshop.
“Very knowledgeable guide that also had tips for eating places in the city”
Make a Turkish mosaic lamp in Istanbul’s historic Balkapanı Inn, with expert guidance, tea, Turkish delight, and a Bosphorus view.
“It was such an enjoyable workshop! Ms. Esra was incredibly very attentive and helpful. Creating your own lamp was a perfect experienced. I definitely recommend it!”
Learn Turkish coffee’s sand-brewing tradition in a 30-minute Cappadocia workshop with sweets, stories, and hands-on practice.
“Ugur was amazing! Had such a perfect coffee session with him and one other participant. The smell of good coffee fills up the place, and it just makes Cappadocia a lot more magical.”
Create a Turkish mosaic lamp in Istanbul’s Galata atelier with 55+ glass colors, tea, Turkish delight, and a ready-to-pack souvenir.
“Great experience . Definitely recommend to those who are looking hands on Turkish experience. Adana was a great guide”
Make a custom 50ml perfume in Istanbul with expert guidance, 50 scents, Turkish tea, coffee, cookies, and a recipe card.
“The perfume workshop was great fun and the instructor was excellent!”
Learn Turkish coffee traditions, brew your own cup, taste local pairings, and enjoy fortune telling in Istanbul for $20.
“Petek is absolutely amazing. what a lovely experience to learn about Turkish coffee. she was engaging and wonderful”
Paint Turkish stained glass in a friendly three-hour Istanbul workshop, enjoy tea and cookies, and take home a framed handmade souvenir.
“incredibly fun workshop, with very friendly staff and great guidance! definetely check it out!”
Learn Turkish coffee on hot sand, enjoy sweets and fortune telling, then take home beans, a cezve, cup, and coffee gifts in Istanbul.
“I was the only one that turned up, the lady in charge wasn’t really interested she demanded to know where I came from how old I was and what was I doing here they may sound normal to some people but she had a harsh attitude. She left the room for most of the 1.5hrs then shoved a cup in front of me as a gift - no coffee beans. Not a tour I would recommend”
Make a Turkish mosaic lamp in Istanbul’s Old Town with coffee, snacks, expert help, and safe packaging for a memorable handmade souvenir.
“Enjoyed the general experience. A bit chaotic to start, but once you settle in, it hums along. Lots of options provided.”
Shape clay with an Avanos master, learn Cappadocia pottery traditions, enjoy hotel transfers, and take home an unfired handmade souvenir.
“This was an activity that I booked very last minute. It was about to rain and we wanted to find something to do as an inside activity while we were in Goreme. I booked this activity with my adult daughter and we were picked up right on time. We were able to make two different clay pots on the pottery wheel and we were given assistance so they weren’t big blobs of clay! I only wish I had done this activity at the beginning of our trip here. Because we were leaving the next day we weren’t able to take our pottery with us, but that was OK. It was…”
Try Cappadocia pottery in Avanos with an artist-led demonstration, hands-on clay work, gallery time, and free tea or coffee for $10.
“The host did his best to make a great experience. We really enjoyed doing vases with his help. That would be great to have more independence and time to have a better understanding of the process. Although its a good experience anyway”
Make a 50ml perfume in a Galata atelier, explore Ottoman scent traditions, and blend 90+ notes with tea and Turkish delight.
“Kamran was so knowledgeable and kind! We were successful in creating the scent I wanted. He was so pleasant and really made the experience memorable. This was a great value for cost activity, and they even served me tea and Turkish delight! So fun”
Create a Turkish mosaic lamp in Göreme with guided instruction, colorful glass, traditional drinks, and a handmade keepsake to take home.
“Ahmet was wonderful! Great experience to learn technique but also get creative. So many colors and opportunities to upgrade”
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