6 Best Turkish Coffee Workshops in Istanbul

1.Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,308 reviews · 2 hours · from $23Our pick

Meet at Merhaba Pastanesi in Fatih for a two-hour Turkish coffee workshop led in English or Turkish by hosts such as Kübra, Mehmet, or Taner. You will learn the coffee tradition, grind beans, brew with a cezve, taste coffee with Turkish delight, try fortune telling, and take home a coffee set.

“It was a cozy, surprisingly fun break from typical sightseeing. The instructor, Ilham, guided us step by step as we chose our colors and tried the basic tufting techniques. It was fun to laugh over our first crooked rows, and by the end we had small pieces that actually felt like real souvenirs we had made together. Overall, it was calm, intimate, and creative and one of those activities that makes you feel more connected to each other and to the local culture at the same time. If we are ever back in Istanbul, we will be sure to come back and try our luck with some more intricate designs.”

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2.Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 451 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

In a historic 500-year-old room in central Istanbul, your English-speaking guide, often Petek, Fatma, Aleyna, or another workshop host, explains Turkish coffee culture, teaches traditional brewing, serves Turkish delight, reads the grounds, and gives you a handmade coffee cup to take home.

“Time well spent, you can learn about history, make some great coffee then you can use your imagination via fortune telling”

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3.Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop: Fortune Telling & Gift Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27Top rated

At Highlights in Türkiye Workshops in Beyoğlu, you’ll grind beans, brew coffee in a copper cezve over sand or a stove, taste menengiç coffee, and learn the playful art of reading coffee grounds. Guides such as Esin, Zeynep, Togrul, Adema, and Kamran lead the 90-minute session, which includes Turkish tea, lokum, fortune telling, and a take-home set.

“Ishan was awesome! He was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the history of Turkish coffee and the art of making it. The fortune telling was also fun. Don't miss this fun experience!”

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4.Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

In Eminönü, an English-speaking instructor such as Petek, Aleyna, Benjamin, Fatma, or Mesude guides you through Turkish coffee history, preparation, tasting, and playful fortune telling. The small class has up to 10 people, includes tea, Turkish delight, several coffees, and a complimentary cup or small coffee gift to take home.

“Wonderful women and very knowledgeable!! If you put the address on your maps and watch the video they send you, you will be able to find them easily!! Had a great time!!”

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5.Guided Shopping Trip with Turkish Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 4 hours

Spend a private half-day shopping through Sultanahmet with an English-speaking guide such as Eylem, Ayhan, or Taha. Visit the Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, jewelry streets, ceramic and carpet showrooms, and stop for Turkish coffee, tea, and Turkish delights. Your guide can adjust the route to your interests.

“Our guided shopping tour in Istanbul with Taha Uruç was incredible! Taha was extremely patient and took us to the best spots, helping us find authentic items while avoiding tourist traps. Beyond shopping, he turned the trip into a cultural experience, teaching us about Turkish traditions and history. The Turkish coffee tasting was a delightful highlight, blending flavor with cultural insight. Taha’s knowledge and warm personality made this an unforgettable adventure. Highly recommended!”

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6.Turkish Coffee Trail

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $472

Spend four hours following Istanbul’s coffee route with an English-speaking guide. Visit a coffee museum, historic cafés, bazaars, and old Ottoman storage buildings, then learn to prepare Turkish coffee and taste Turkish Delight. The small group is limited to six, with hotel pickup from central Istanbul hotels.

“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 in the city, and he showed me a few places to buy fresh-roasted coffee beans for use at home, yet it was his kind, friendly, professional nature that was the real highlight. I would highly recommend this adventure in Istanbul.”

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