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Worth your time in Istanbul.
The 15 coffee experiences travellers book most in Istanbul, from the headline sights to the quieter finds. What each one costs, how long it runs, and whether it earns a slot on a short trip.
Make Turkish coffee in Istanbul: grind, brew in a cezve, taste multiple cups, get fortune-telling, and leave with a take-home set.
Most Popular“I’ve Had a great time! This amazing experience gave me a lot of info regarding coffee culture and I met amazing people there! Definitely recommend!”
Hands-on Turkish coffee workshop in Istanbul’s 500-year-old room: brew your cup, learn history, get fortune read, take home a handmade cup.
“I really enjoyed the workshop. It was very informative and I liked that the group was small which allowed our facilitator, Petek to get to know each participant individually. We got to see (and practice) how Turkish coffee is made and did a cool fortunate telling activity at the end. I would recommend this workshop…”
Turkish coffee on sand in Istanbul: brew in a copper cezve, get fortune telling from grounds, and take home a pot, cup, and beans.
“We loved it. Zeynep was very kind and explained eveything in an interesting and fun way. We learned a lot with her. We totally recommend this activity :)”
A fast, small-group Istanbul highlights tour covering Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar with tea or coffee.
“We had a fantastic time with Muhammad turned out just to be two of us instead of a group so we had him all to ourselves, he modified the tour for us. We got to see so much of all the highlights :) stopped when we wanted to stop to use the restrooms. Explained in…”
Learn Turkish coffee and coffee-grounds fortune telling in a small Istanbul class near Eminönü, with tea, sweets, and take-home goodies.
“Five out of five stars would absolutely recommend. It’s a fun experience to try. You learn a lot and get to take home souvenirs. I’m not a coffee person and I had a blast. Definitely must do if you’re here.”
Turkish coffee workshop in Istanbul with foam-making, desserts, and personalized fortune reading near Taksim for $16.90.
“This was my second time visiting this workshop. That's how awesome it is! 😍 You can read my previous review for a detailed description.”
Walk Istanbul’s coffee lanes, taste classic brews, then make your own Turkish coffee on a sand stove with a certificate.
“Our guide was Diana, and she was really great. She took us to places we wouldn't get there not even by chance. Also gave us an amazing journey to different coffee shops, and at the end, the tour felt like traveling with a friend.”
A 4-hour guided shopping walk in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet, mixing the Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, ceramics, carpets, and a Turkish coffee break.
“Turan was a great guide. He was very patient and took us the most important areas of the bazaar. He also gave us a great recommendations as far as place to eat, have coffee and bargain.”
Afternoon Bosphorus boat and bus tour with Pierre Loti cable car: Dolmabahce views, Golden Horn sights, Balat, and panoramas.
“Wonderful tour guide explained everything with great detail. Timing was right. Visited the sites during a low season so we felt we were receiving a private tour. Crowds at sightseeing areas was understandable. Enjoyed snacks from places Pierre Loti, Ferry, and restaurant. Great pictures. Memorable chat with the tour guide.”
Private 2-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise for up to 6 with tea and coffee, passing palaces, mosques, and Istanbul’s bridges.
“Very good customer service. Reached out early and remained in contact to ensure we had our questions answered. After a minor change in departure location they offered complimentary transportation for the trouble. Boat is great with attentive service. Great event!”
A 4-hour small-group Turkish coffee trail in Istanbul, with an Ottoman coffee history museum start, hands-on brew workshop, tastings, and sweets.
“Exceptional and entertaining”
Learn authentic Turkish coffee and get a coffee-ground fortune reading in a cozy Istanbul home, small-group and family-style hospitality.
“A Big thank you to Ozge for being such an amazing host! It was a true pleasure to have a relaxed afternoon filled with chat, coffee and fortunetelling in fastmoving buzy Istanbul. Not just some tourist-tailored attraction but a real thing! Ozge is sweet, easy to talk to and truly gifted, She did tell me…”
Cook golden künefe and brew frothy Turkish coffee in a small Istanbul home setting. Warm dessert, tea/coffee, and real conversation.
“If you want to experience making some local deserts inside a family home, this is a must do. It is intended for a small number of people for this dessert class, but I was fortunate enough to be the only participant on 12 April. The host, Nuran, whose home it is in also teaches a…”
Learn Turkish coffee at a local Istanbul home and get fortune-telling from the grounds, plus a guided mini-city walk for $30.
“It was one of the best experiences in Istanbul. Özge and I think very much the same way. While she was making me traditional Turkish coffee, we were discussing a lot of questions, similarities and differences related to our cultures. Her fortune-telling was pretty accurate, precise and inspiring. I highly recommend seeing her. Her lovely…”
Learn Turkish coffee and fortune-telling in Istanbul with hands-on brewing, tastings, and a take-home cezve set, tea, and water.
“What a disaster. They provided only part of what was offered. If the three types of coffee, we only did two. No water, tea or snacks were offered. This event takes place on the Asian continent. They meet you in the European side and take you Read more”
From the domes of the old city to the Bosphorus, the bazaars and the table, every way to spend a day across two continents.
