11 Craft Workshops in Turkiye, Prices Included

1.Original Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop w/ Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,077 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $29Our pick

Spend 2.5 hours making a Turkish mosaic lamp with instructors such as Nihal, Aicha, Mehmet, and Ayse. Choose from more than 45 colored stones and glass beads, enjoy unlimited tea, coffee, water, and cookies, then take home your finished lamp with a metal base, bulb, protective bag, and US adapter.

“Super good experience! The staff are really nice and the space is quite comfortable. Recommend for everyone who visits Istanbul!”

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2.Perfume Making Workshop with Bosphorus View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,985 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Top rated

At Istanbul Experiences Workshops, you’ll learn how perfume notes work, test up to 100 scents, and blend a personal 50ml fragrance with help from English-speaking guides such as Tuana, Elif, Beren, and Irmak. The workshop takes place on a restaurant’s fourth floor with Bosphorus views, tea, packaging, and all materials included.

“This is my second time in Istanbul and also my second time attending the perfume workshop at Istanbul Experience Workshops — and once again, it was an incredible experience. I’m a perfumer myself and I have a large niche fragrance collection, so I truly appreciate quality, creativity, and well-balanced compositions. Even with that background, I was genuinely impressed. Tuana was absolutely five stars. She is warm, patient, and very knowledgeable. She makes the entire process feel special and inspiring, guiding you in a way that allows you to create something truly personal. We created a beautiful perfume, and the whole experience felt refined, welcoming, and memorable. I highly recommend thi...”

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3.Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop with Bosphorus View

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,050 reviews · from $25

Spend 2.5 hours making a Turkish mosaic lamp at Istanbul’s historic Balkapanı Inn. Instructors such as Esra, Dila, Fatma, and Serhat guide you through stencil work, color choices, glass decoration, and assembly. Tea, Turkish delight, water, protective packaging, and a US adapter are included. The workshop is conducted in English and Turkish.

“Esra was my tour-guide, a super sweet and helpful guide! also very competent and helped me to pick the perfectly matching colours. would recommend to anybody!”

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4.Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Galata – All Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 636 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

At a Galata atelier, instructors such as Ali, Dogan, David, Zeynep, and Yerko guide you through making a Turkish mosaic table lamp. Choose from more than 55 glass colors and forms, enjoy unlimited tea and Turkish delight, and leave with a fully assembled lamp. Sessions run from morning into evening and last about two hours.

“Enjoyed this experience. The workshop provided all materials necessary to make a Turkish mosaic lamp.”

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5.Perfume Making Workshop with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 560 reviews · from $23

Meet your English-speaking perfumer outside the Hafiz Mustafa 1864 building and spend two hours testing more than 50 ingredients, from Turkish rose to sandalwood. With Ali’s step-by-step help, blend a personal scent, enjoy unlimited tea, coffee, water, and cookies, then take home a labeled 50ml bottle, recipe card, and certificate.

“Highly recommend this amazing class! What a fantastic way to make a beautiful souvenir and learn about perfume making. Our guide was clearly an expert and I appreciated his guidance as we learned to craft our own perfumes. I wish we would have learned a bit more about the history of perfume in Turkiye although our teacher very patiently answered all questions and was very knowledgable. Rather than crafting my own from scratch, I asked for some recommendations on how to make a scent reminiscent of a Turkish spice shop. Our teacher was kind enough to give some great guidelines to help shape my perfume's scent. Tbh, I'm obsessed with…”

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6.Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Spend three hours painting stained glass with local artists at Istanbul Workshops. Choose a pattern, learn traditional techniques with guidance from Eda or another English-speaking instructor, enjoy Turkish tea, coffee, water, and cookies, then take home your framed artwork. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Our instructor was amazing!! It was one of my favourite parts/tours of Istanbul!”

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7.Istanbul Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Old Town – All Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Create your own Turkish mosaic lamp in a small Old Town workshop led by instructors such as Esra and Dila. You’ll choose glass tiles, sketch a pattern, and attach the pieces by hand after a short introduction to the craft. Coffee, snacks, protective packaging, an LED bulb, and a plug adaptor are included.

“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 a tealight candle holder for an additional cost. It does take quite a bit of patience and time, but if you have a free day and are looking for something unique and meaningful, I highly recommend this experience. Thank you so much — Teşekkür ederim!”

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8.Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Göreme – All Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

In Göreme, you’ll design and build a Turkish mosaic lamp in about two hours. Instructors including Zehra, Ahmet, Irem, Ayşe, Emir, and Begüm guide beginners through patterns, glass pieces, beads, and assembly. Tea, water, and Turkish delight may be served, and you take your finished lamp home.

“Very friendly instructors and historically informative session- therapeutic and a great environment to make friends. Would 100% recommend for solo travellers.”

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9.Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Antalya Near Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Spend about two hours near Antalya Old Town making a Turkish mosaic lamp with local instructors including Orhan and Esra. Learn basic mosaic techniques, choose from more than 30 glass colors, enjoy tea and snacks, then take photos and carry your finished lamp home in protective packaging.

“anreiseplan. freundliche professionelle Begleitung des workshop. Resultat wow!!!! ein andenken für nach Hause”

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10.Mosaic Candle Holder Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · from $21Best value

At 3N Sofra Karaköy, you’ll learn the story behind Turkish mosaic candle holders, arrange colorful glass pieces, and create a handmade souvenir in about two hours. Guides such as Esra, Dila, Fatma, Serhat, Marwa, and Beren are known for patient instruction. Tea, Turkish delight, materials, a candle, and packing are included.

“The atmosphere was very peaceful and authentic. I am very pleased with the experience.”

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11.Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Old Town – All Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38

In Antalya’s Old Town, you’ll spend about two hours making a Turkish mosaic lamp from colorful glass pieces. Instructors including Adema and Sila guide each step, while tea, Turkish coffee, and Turkish delights keep the mood relaxed. All materials, packing, and a carry bag are included. The small group has a maximum of 12 people.

“Class was adorable and Adama was so sweet! Highly recommend this class. Easy to follow along and you can choose any pattern and color you want!”

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