Turkish Delight Workshop: History, Tasting & Making Experience

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Istanbul, Turkey

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10+ bookings last month.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Cultural Turkish Delight workshop in Istanbul
Guided explanation of lokum history and production
Tasting of three types of Turkish Delight
Step-by-step lokum-making
Professional cutting and coating
Local expert host
200g boxed Turkish Delight from Hacı Bekir Efendi (est. 1777)

Personal purchases

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Istanbul Experiences Workshops
Hobyar, Kömürcü Bekir Sk. No:1/109, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Once you arrive at the location, you will see a place called "KÖZDE KAHVE." Please enter the small street next to it. Walk a bit further and you will find the building entrance. Go upstairs, and at the end of the corridor, you will see Room 109. If you need any help contact us via Whatsapp!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Near public transportation
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 13 reviews

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Fun experience

Angel_M, Apr 2026

Lina was my guide for this excursion, she had the perfect personality for instructing a cooking class . Funny, patient and encouraging. She was also knowledgeable of the history behind Turkish Delights. This is one of those excursions that I almost glanced over but I’m glad I didn’t. Lina helped make my time in Turkey memorable

Wonderful experience

Roxanne_B, Mar 2026

Wonderful experience making traditional Turkish delight. Jahan was so wonderful and passionate, the class was very educational. Highly recommend this class, you will love it.