Top Turkey Classes & Workshops

A perfume-making workshop is a unique and engaging experience that combines creativity, sensory exploration, and cultural storytelling, allowing you to craft a personalized scent and take home a meaningful, one-of-a-kind memory.

Unleash your inner artist with a Turkish mosaic lamp small-group workshop in Istanbul. This is a hands-on cultural experience that the whole family can enjoy. No experience is needed as skilled instructors are on hand at all times to talk you through creating a traditional design. The immersive experience also includes insider suggestions on what to do, see, and eat with the rest of your time in Istanbul.

First of all this is our family business we are passing through this tradition to our families next generation. Me, my father, my grandfather and his father we are all pottery makers, men of art. We are providing the best service you can find in cappadocia for 4 generations and hopefully my son will be a pottery master aswell. We are forming our unique products with the best quality equipments and we are inviting you to our workshop be a part of it. If you want to discover your creativity and form it into the real world this is the place where you want to be. You will learn the art of pottery making from the best masters of cappadocia and experience this unforgetable moments first hand.

Join an interactive workshop where you'll master the art of Turkish coffee making with a local expert. Begin by grinding premium coffee beans and brewing authentic Turkish coffee using a traditional cezve pot—easy to recreate at home. Discover the cultural significance of Turkish coffee in daily life. Engage in traditional coffee conversations and learn the art of coffee fortune-telling, offering unique insights into Turkish customs. Taste three varieties of Turkish coffee, paired with sweet delights like Turkish Delight. The workshop accommodates all dietary preferences; just inform us in advance of any restrictions.

More than a workshop, this is a journey into the heart of traditional Turkey. Spend time in the peaceful village of Etrim, where generations have preserved the ancient art of Turkish carpet weaving. Learn directly from local weavers and enjoy a hands-on experience as you create your own knots on a traditional loom. Discover every stage of the process, from wool preparation and natural dyeing to the finished masterpiece. Learn the traditions and craftsmanship woven into every Turkish carpet, rug, and kilim. Meet local villagers and enjoy authentic Turkish hospitality, refreshments, and a traditional village lunch. Whether you are passionate about culture, creativity, handmade crafts, or simply looking for an unforgettable experience, this activity offers memories that will stay with you long after your holiday ends. There is absolutely no obligation to purchase. Worldwide insured shipping is available for guests who choose to buy. Weave a Memory. Take Home a Story.

Embark on a captivating journey back in time with our exclusive 90-minute historical pottery making experience in enchanting Cappadocia. Immerse yourself in the vibrant fabric of the local culture and discover the essence of this captivating town. While you may view the beauty of hot air balloons and explore the viewpoints with tours, nothing compares to truly experiencing the heart and soul of the community. Get your hands dirty and unleash your creativity as you craft exquisite pottery.

Istanbul is famous for its colorful mosaic lamps. While these treasures are widely available at local shops, many visitors find making their own custom lamp a much more special option. This workshop guides you through the process and includes everything you need to customize your special memento. Note that the lamp itself costs €15, payable at the time of your class.

The glow of Turkish mosaic lamps illuminates many Istanbul bazaars and cafés. Create your own unique artwork with the help of a supportive instructor during this Istanbul workshop, with unlimited tea and free-flow Turkish delight. You’ll have a choice of more than 50 different colors of glass in a range of shapes and sizes, while your finished lamp will be carefully packaged for easy transport home.

It can be hard to find the perfect souvenir in Istanbul. But scent is the most personal of senses and crafting your own signature scent will immortalize your memories forever. This small-group workshop, led by a professional perfumer, lets you blend your choice of more than 50 ingredients to create a fragrance that’s uniquely you. Leave with a 1.7-ounce (50-milliliter) bottle of perfume with your very own hand-crafted label.

Discover Istanbul’s European and Asian sides—and taste a range of delectable Turkish delicacies—on this full-day, small-group tour. Meet your guide in the morning in Istanbul’s Old City, and be sure to come hungry: you have a day of feasting ahead of you. Explore a spice market, and enjoy a traditional Turkish breakfast, before crossing the Bosphorus to trendy Kadikoy. Sip Turkish coffee, visit multiple restaurants, and discover Istanbul’s must-try dishes.

You’ve explored Istanbul, tasted its flavors, and now you can return home not just with souvenirs, but with a story. In the enchanting setting of Little Hagia Sophia, you can learn how to make authentic Turkish delight—a centuries-old delicacy—with your own unique touch. Ideal for families, couples, and curious travelers, this experience allows you to create lasting memories while discovering a tradition that can be passed down through generations. Set in a historic garden within one of Istanbul’s oldest monasteries, you can experience the art of making Turkish delight. Rather than store-bought sweets, you can prepare your own Turkish delight by hand and take it home as a keepsake in an elegant bowl adorned with traditional İznik tile patterns. Accompanied by a local storyteller, you can listen to the stories behind this tradition and deepen your experience. You can also enjoy the opportunity to meet other artists at the Little Hagia Sophia Culture Center.

This is not a studio cooking class or a restaurant demonstration. It is a genuine cook-together, eat-together experience hosted in the home of a local family in Kemer. Guests spend time in a real kitchen, preparing dishes that locals actually cook and share with loved ones. The pace is relaxed, the group is small, and conversation is just as important as the recipes. While many visitors experience Kemer through beaches and resorts, this experience offers a glimpse into everyday life around a Turkish family table. As Hava likes to say, “When people cook together, they stop feeling like strangers.” Travelers leave not only with practical recipes they can recreate at home, but also with stories, cultural insights, and memories of genuine hospitality that are difficult to find through traditional tourism.

This is much more than a cooking class—it is an invitation into the heart of a real Turkish village. Spend the day with local families, help prepare traditional Turkish dishes, and experience a way of life preserved for generations. Meet village women, learn local food traditions, and discover how handmade carpets, rugs, and crafts remain an important part of daily life in Etrim. Explore a self-sufficient village producing olive oil, honey, thyme, natural soaps, spices, and handicrafts. Visit village homes, meet local artisans, and enjoy Turkish hospitality throughout the day. Whether you come for the food, the culture, or the people, you will leave with unforgettable memories—and perhaps a handmade treasure that allows you to take a small piece of Turkey home with you. Pickup from cruise port, hotels, and villas. Timely return to your ship guaranteed. Discover the real Turkey through its people, food, and traditions. More Than a Cooking Class—A Journey Into Village Life.

Anyone can pick up an Ottoman-style mosaic lamp—decorated with glass beads and stones in an array of colors—at a gift shop in Istanbul, but there’s nothing like crafting your own artistic creation to give you instant bragging rights. Take home a piece of Turkish heritage during this instructor-led lamp-making workshop. Cookies and a hot drink (coffee or tea) included for a cozy, small-group experience.

The best way to learn to cook is with hands-on instruction, but most visitors to Istanbul don’t know residents who can help them learn how to prepare everything from dolma to börek. This small-group experience gives you first-hand experience with Turkish cuisine and takes place in a local home for maximum cultural immersion.

Finding an authentic Turkish souvenir can be more meaningful when you make it yourself. Learn traditional mosaic techniques in this hands-on Antalya workshop at Tahılpazarı, where you create a personalized lamp to take home. No previous crafting experience is required, and guidance helps participants of different skill levels complete their designs. Coffee or tea and snacks add a taste of local hospitality while you learn about a distinctive craft tradition.

During this tour, you can join your host in their home for an authentic Turkish cooking experience. Discover how locals prepare their meals and get immersed in the tapestry of Turkish culture, gaining insights you won't find online or on Istanbul's bustling streets.

Don't let attempts to capture perfect photos get in the way of your sightseeing trip. Leave it all to a professional on this private photo shoot experience, where an expert will take care of everything—from taking you to the best locations in Istanbul to professionally editing your photos. You'll leave with memories to treasure forever that will wow family and friends.

Learn the Turkish art of paper marbling with a private instructor. In this workshop, discover different ebru techniques and patterns and practice each style. The instructor provides all the materials, so take your time and have fun making ebru art. At the end of the workshop, take your marbled paper creations home with you.

Discover mosaic lamp making on a rooftop terrace overlooking Cappadocia's iconic fairy chimneys — and take home a lamp finished with a heat, moisture, and scratch-resistant coating found nowhere else in Türkiye. ✨ Design your own mosaic lamp with colorful glass pieces, no experience needed ✨ Exclusive heat, moisture, and scratch-resistant paint — found only at our workshop ✨ Modular design (3 sections) makes it easy to pack and travel with ✨ Bulb included — your lamp is ready to use the moment you get home ✨ Paint your lamp on a rooftop terrace with fairy chimney views ✨ A relaxing, scenic break between hot air balloon rides and valley hikes ✨ Larger lamp models available on request for an extra fee ✨ Perfect for couples, families, solo travelers, and small groups Experience traditional Turkish craftsmanship with a view unlike anywhere else in the world.

Istanbul's longest running pub quiz is a unique meeting point of locals, foreigners living in the city, and travelers passing through. Over 150 sessions have taken place, and the bilingual nature of the quiz night ensures that it is an inclusive experience for everyone involved. Come alone or with friends and the organizers make sure everyone has a team. Categories are broad enough that it's accessible to everyone, while also having some niche bonus rounds to keep things exciting.

Turkish cuisine is a blend of various herbs, spices, and fresh produce. Get a taste of the eclectic cuisine during your time in Bodrum when you take this Turkish cooking class. Join a small group and start out by shopping for ingredients at a local farmers market. Then, learn to make several Aegean-Turkish dishes alongside your host and learn about local cooking traditions.

Prepare to be awed by Istanbul’s magnificent architecture, rich history, and eclectic bazaars as you discover the unmissable highlights of the Old City on this 1-, 2-, or 3-day private tour. Marvel over the glorious Hagia Sophia, learn how the Blue Mosque earned its famous nickname, tour Topkapi Palace to gain an insight into the lavish lifestyles of the Ottoman sultans and their harem, and browse the legendary Grand Bazaar, where you find everything from carpets to Turkish delight.