ISTANBUL COFFEE TOURS
Istanbul does coffee two ways: brewed on sand in a back room, or poured in a bazaar cafe that has been there two hundred years. These 15 cover both, priced per head and mostly under two hours.
Learn Turkish coffee making, taste local brews, try fortune telling, and take home a cezve set in this Istanbul workshop.
“Very good experience. We feel welcomed. The instructor is knowledgeable, genuine, cultures person with good manner and etiquette. You must book it.”
Learn Turkish coffee traditions, brew your own cup, enjoy fortune telling, and take home handmade pottery in central Istanbul.
“Petek was AMAZING! She made the history of Turkish coffee so cool. The process of the coffee making was super fun and the fortune telling was the best! 10/10”
Learn Turkish coffee on hot sand, read the grounds, enjoy sweets, and take home a coffee set in this Istanbul workshop.
“I just finished the Turkish coffee-making class with Adema and had such a wonderful time! The experience was thoughtfully organized, and Adema was truly fantastic. If I wasn’t short on time, I’d definitely sign up for more of their workshops—they all look amazing!”
Review of Istanbul’s four-hour Old City tour, with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, tea, costs, and tips.
“What an amazing guided tour of Istanbul by our amazing guide Salih. He was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and friendly, and got us into all of the sites very quickly and efficiently, maximizing our time inside. I would highly recommend this tour, this company, and especially this guide to anyone. Thank you Salih for a wonderful day!”
Learn Turkish coffee making, taste local treats, and enjoy playful fortune telling in a small Istanbul workshop with a take-home coffee cup.
“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!!”
Learn to brew Turkish coffee on hot sand in Sultanahmet, enjoy a traditional cup, and hear the stories behind Istanbul’s coffee culture.
“We had such an amazing morning with Seyf and his colleague! Dressed in traditional clothing, we made our first real Turkish coffee. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience and for all the great tips for the rest of our trip in Turkey”
Learn to brew Turkish coffee on hot sand near the Blue Mosque in a small, friendly Old Town workshop lasting about 30 minutes.
“It was a lovely experience having to hear about history of Turkish coffee! We really enjoyed the dessert and the host was very nice! Defo recommend”
Learn Turkish coffee traditions, make coffee on sand, enjoy sweets, and receive a fortune reading in this friendly Istanbul workshop.
“A remarkable experience thanks to the host, İlker. This felt like more like a genuine experience and dialogue rather than a paid tour. İlker is a trove of information and beyond friendly. Do this at the beginning of your time in Istanbul because he gave us so many good ideas and tips about other activities but it was our last day. The location is super close to bustling tourism but hidden around the corner in a nice local building (with one of the better thrift shops in the basement). Enjoy!”
Brew Turkish coffee on hot sand, learn Ottoman traditions, taste menengiç coffee, enjoy fortune-telling, and take home a gift set in Istanbul.
“Ali (if I am not wrong) was a brilliant host. He is erudite, patient, funny, friendly and knowledgable. The whole experience from start to end was engaging, pleasant and motivational. I highly recommend the Turkish coffee brewing activity with the young and professional gentleman Ali! Special thanks and greetings from Silvia and Kamen. Thank you for the wonderful session. Cheers!”
Explore Istanbul’s coffee culture with tastings, Ottoman coffee history, Spice Bazaar stops, and a hands-on Turkish coffee workshop.
“We had an excellent time! Our guide was very knowledgeable and was fantastic about answering our questions. It was great learning how to make the coffee, really neat! Definitely a highlight of our trip. A must-do for coffee lovers. Plus she showed us the best place to buy coffee in the spice market, so we brought some home!”
Explore Istanbul’s Grand and Spice Bazaars with a private guide, Turkish coffee, tastings, ceramics, carpets, and practical shopping help.
“Eylem was fantastic she showed me many more places than expected. A wonderful half day.”
See Istanbul by Bosphorus boat, bus, and Pierre Loti cable car in three hours, with central pickup, guide commentary, and practical value advice.
“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.”
Explore Istanbul’s Turkish Coffee Trail with historic cafés, Ottoman coffee stores, Turkish Delight, and a hands-on brewing workshop.
“Yasemin was fantastic! I had the privilege to be single person for that day tour, so I had, I think, special treatment, as we completed the programme while at the same time she gave me more interesting facts about the city and also gave me some nice recommendations for buying presents to my family and friends. I also enjoyed the driving of our chofer, he was very professional and managed us to arrive to starting point wonderfully. Super recommended activity! Specially on Mondays as museums and mosques are closed so you can improve the day with this tour!”
Learn traditional Turkish coffee making and playful fortune telling in an Istanbul home with a warm host, small group, and genuine local insight.
“A truly unique experience! I went with my friend and we really enjoyed our time with Ozge — she was warm, welcoming, and engaging. The conversation flowed naturally, and the personal connection made it memorable. What we loved most was her style of reading — she didn’t impose anything on us, but rather reflected with us and offered thoughtful hints that sparked our own reflections. Visiting someone’s home gave the experience a special touch, very different from typical tourist activities. We also loved Penny (her sweet dog) and her adorable cat. Highly recommended!”
Walk from Taksim to Galata through churches, arcades, markets, and coffee stops on this intimate Istanbul history tour.
“Halil was a wonderful guide, weaving the area’s history and sites together in an enjoyable way. He took us to unique places and had several surprise stops that were terrific! Answering questions, pointing out places to eat or get the best prices, Halil was great. And having a headset allowed us to hear him even amidst the busy streets. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him today.”
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