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Worth your time in Istanbul.
The 5 mosaic lamp workshops 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 a Turkish mosaic lamp in Istanbul in 2.5 hours with artisan guidance, unlimited tea and coffee, and a take-home souvenir.
Most Popular“Such a great activity to do! We love our lamps :) thanks”
Make a Turkish mosaic lamp in a 1500-year-old inn in Karaköy. Stencil-on-glass, tea and delight, plus a lamp you can take home.
“We had an amazing experience with fatna nur and esra. Both girls were very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful during the lamp making workshop. Helped us pick the best colours that go well together and taught us the history of lamps. Highly recommend this class!”
Design a Turkish mosaic table lamp in Galata with 55+ glass colors, instructor help, and unlimited tea and delight. Take it home.
“We really loved this lamp workshop. Our family of 5 (including 2 college age kids, a high schooler)l, and a husband that doesn’t normally enjoy “arts and crafts”) had so much fun making our lamps. The workshop staffers were very friendly and helpful, and we’d highly recommend this as a fun stop during a vacation…”
Make a Turkish mosaic lamp in Old Town Istanbul with a small class, coffee and snacks, and a LED lamp you can take home with an adapter.
“Not sure how to spend my last day, I decided to do this workshop — and I am so glad I did! What better way to cherish your time in Turkey than by creating a one-of-a-kind lamp? The ladies were super friendly and always willing to help when needed. They also offered an option to…”
Make your own Turkish mosaic lamp in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar area, with tea and English guidance; small onsite fee to take it home.
“Fantastic and one of a kind experience with a charismatic host. We did it last minute due to having a few hours to spare in the area and do not regret it one bit.”
From the domes of the old city to the Bosphorus, the bazaars and the table, every way to spend a day across two continents.
