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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“We really enjoyed this activity. Everything was explained well, it was super interesting and very fun! Highly recommend. Thank you!”
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.
“Petek was amazing, really friendly and accommodating and we really enjoyed the 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.
“Zeyenep was fantastic. She did a great job of sharing the history of coffee and the cultural importance with a fun tutorial. She brought the group together and had such a great time. The location is in the middle of a cute neighborhood which was work checking out. Highly recommend.”
A fast, small-group Istanbul highlights tour covering Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar with tea or coffee.
“Mere was a very good guide. Comprehensive coverage of Topkapi site. Best to go early as it gets busy later.”
Learn Turkish coffee and coffee-grounds fortune telling in a small Istanbul class near Eminönü, with tea, sweets, and take-home goodies.
“Fun couple of hours - favourite part was learning about Turkish coffee and making a great cup! The fortune telling part was a bit of entertainment but still enjoyable. And loved the gift we got at the end - will always remind us of this experience!”
Turkish coffee workshop in Istanbul with foam-making, desserts, and personalized fortune reading near Taksim for $16.90.
“It was a very nice experience for me. I really liked the environment and ambiance. You will truly fall in love with their coffee.”
Walk Istanbul’s coffee lanes, taste classic brews, then make your own Turkish coffee on a sand stove with a certificate.
“This guide was rude And. very chauvinistic towards women. We had 2 cups of coffee and made one our self for $200. It was worth $10. He took us to a bathroom where we had to squat on the floor as a woman. He said this is a place for men. He showed no diversity…”
A 4-hour guided shopping walk in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet, mixing the Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, ceramics, carpets, and a Turkish coffee break.
“The guide was super nice, knowledgeable and showed us best places to shop Recommended!!”
Afternoon Bosphorus boat and bus tour with Pierre Loti cable car: Dolmabahce views, Golden Horn sights, Balat, and panoramas.
“We enjoyed the tour very much. Our guide Amal was very nice and told us a lot about all the sceneries. Great value for money. Meeting point was good. Bused were already there. Everything was good on time. Thank you for the nice experience. Pierre Loti was very nice. Just wish we had a little…”
Private 2-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise for up to 6 with tea and coffee, passing palaces, mosques, and Istanbul’s bridges.
“a wonderful and wonderful experience, we had a private cruise on the Bosphorus with our family, which we thoroughly enjoyed! I recommend it to everyone and I can't fault anything because it was perfectly organized and we will definitely use your services again.”
A 4-hour small-group Turkish coffee trail in Istanbul, with an Ottoman coffee history museum start, hands-on brew workshop, tastings, and sweets.
“I had a great time on this coffee tour of Istanbul. My guide, Tuncer, was fantastic. He not only explained the history of coffee in Istanbul, but also he was a great conversationalist. We easily passed the time talking about Turkish culture, art, and history. Of course, he guided me towards three great coffee shops…”
Learn authentic Turkish coffee and get a coffee-ground fortune reading in a cozy Istanbul home, small-group and family-style hospitality.
“Amazing experience!! We had so much fun and learned a lot and we had such a good time learning about Turkish coffee and talking and doing the readings!! This is a MUST do experience and would love to do again!!! Our host was so kind and gave us delicious Turkish delights with the coffee and…”
Cook golden künefe and brew frothy Turkish coffee in a small Istanbul home setting. Warm dessert, tea/coffee, and real conversation.
“Nuran was very welcoming! We enjoyed a nice Turkish tea and dessert and then got to cooking. We made 2 traditional desserts, that were both delicious but also something I will make again with ingredients I can get in the US. Nuran is a delight, and a wonderful cook and teacher! We had such a…”
Learn Turkish coffee and fortune-telling in Istanbul with hands-on brewing, tastings, and a take-home cezve set, tea, and water.
“The experience was fantastic. We were told the history of Turkish coffee. The guide was friendly. Making to coffee was fun.”
Learn Turkish coffee at a local Istanbul home and get fortune-telling from the grounds, plus a guided mini-city walk for $30.
“I had the most wonderful coffee experience at a local's home in Istanbul. The host was incredibly welcoming, making me feel like part of the family. I learned so much about Turkish culture and the traditions behind their coffee. It was a fun, intimate experience that gave me a deeper appreciation for the local way…”
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