Turkish Coffee Workshop: Culture & Fortune Telling

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Join our Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop in Istanbul. Experience culture, tradition, and adventure as you make your own Turkish coffee and learn the art of fortune telling.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Balkapanı Han - Our instructor will guide you through the art of crafting the perfect Turkish Coffee, sharing the secrets of this centuries-old tradition that spans over 500 years. All the materials needed for the workshop will be provided, and as a delightful bonus, you’ll receive a charming coffee set to take home with you at the end of the session.

What's Included

Hand mill to grind your beans just right
Authentic Turkish Coffee Cup as Gift
Generous amount of premium Turkish coffee beans
Traditional coffee pot
Tea and coffee

Meal Options

Several types of Turkish Coffee to taste -
Turkish Tea service -
Turkish delight to complement your coffee -
Water

Additional Information

Create Your Own Turkish Coffee!

PROGRAM

MEETING
Gather at BALKAPANI HAN for the start of your experience.
PRESENTATION
Upon arrival at the coffee shop, enjoy a presentation on the rich culture and history of Turkish Coffee.
WORKSHOP
With coffee beans, grinders, and cezves provided, you’ll have the opportunity to…

Location

Şapçı Han Közde Kahve Eminönü

Kömürcü Bekir Sokak

Once you arrive at the location, you will see a place called "KÖZDE KAHVE." Please enter the small street next to it. Walk a bit further and you will find the building entrance. Go upstairs, and at the end of the corridor, you will see Room 109.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.9

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Biljana_l

Apr 7, 2026

Exceptional - Making Turkish coffee was a wonderful experience. The process itself felt special and traditional. Special thanks to Petek who presented the Turkish coffee experience to us. Lovely very warm girl. Her natural way of connecting with people made the atmosphere very comfortable and enjoyable. The coffee was prepared slowly in a small copper pot, allowing the rich aroma to fill the air. Watching the foam rise on the top showed the care and skill that goes into making an authentic Turkish coffee. When it was served, the presentation was beautiful, usually with a small glass of water and sometimes a piece of Turkish delight. The coffee had a strong, deep flavor and a smooth foam on top, which made it truly enjoyable. It was not just about drinking coffee, but about the whole moment — relaxing, talking, and appreciating a traditional part of Turkish culture. It was a memorable and authentic experience.

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Gaynor_h

Mar 23, 2026

Transitional coffee making and fortune telling… what’s not to love!! - A lovely few hours spent learning about the fascinating history of Turkish coffee, making our own coffee in the traditional way and enjoying the tradition of fortune telling from each others coffee cups. A really wonderful workshop hosted by an even more wonderful and fun lady.

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Sheramosg

Mar 17, 2026

Perfect Turkish coffee class - My daughter and I enjoy a good cup of Turkish coffee with the additional ceremony of enjoying it with Turkish delight. Of course, when we traveled to Istanbul and saw this opportunity, we had to take the class. It was informative and fun. The hands-on component was perfect and fortune telling was incredibly joyful.

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Homd2019

Mar 9, 2026

Awesome! - Excellent presentation with passion and knowledge. The workshop was really interesting and fun! Glad we did it!

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Hetika_s

Mar 6, 2026

Definitely recommend... - Definitely recommend giving this experience a try - it's a way to feel slightly more immersed in the local culture and learn a new skill ;)

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Cathyf007

Feb 27, 2026

A must in Istanbul with Petek- wonderful morning - What a lovely experience to do.. and if you are going to do it.. it must be Istanbul… coffee making history!! We had the lovely, friendly and brilliant Petek… she made the morning at 10/10.. she was informative, funny and told us our fortunes… which by the way.. we’re in point.. SERIOUSLY!! The whole experience was wonderful.. we are still talking about it 3 days later.. Book it!! A must!!! Thanks Petek for a wonderful morning!!!

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Diana_g

Feb 26, 2026

Introduction to making coffee the Turkish way - In the beginning she tells you about the Ottoman history. The different coffee beans and for it to be the Turkish way. It was so beautiful to understand the history and to make coffee and I got to make my own coffee. I also bought a grinder and all the items to make coffee. Coffee was strong fresh and it was a wonderful experience.

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W7390uvlukem

Feb 26, 2026

Fun workshop in a charming building - Petek was so welcoming and made our workshop really fun and informative. It was great to learn about the history of Turkish Coffee and fortune reading as well as getting the opportunity to make and enjoy a cup for yourself. Our whole group had an amazing time, thank you so much Petek!

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Haley_s

Feb 23, 2026

A great experience in... - A great experience in turkey. I wanted to find something to do on a layover and this was the perfect activity. Petek was so sweet and gave a great presentation on how to make turkish coffee. Highly recommend!!!

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Koen_j

Feb 19, 2026

Great experience with... - Great experience with Petek! She was very knowledgeable about coffee but more importantly she was very pleasant company. Given the fact I was the only person there we had great conversation and she took the time to explain Turkish (coffee) culture to me and even ask me about my own life back home. 10/10 would recommend

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From $20

up to 10 guests

1 - Adult