We learned how to make Turkish coffee at home. The instructions were clear and the fortune telling was light and fun. There was not much discussion of the history of coffee as it relates to Turkish culture. The discussion of the social importance of coffee was helpful though.
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Nicole_R
September 14, 2026 · via Viator
Mediocre class
Nice if you've never had Turkish coffee before — the process and fortunetelling at the end are genuinely interesting. But it's a simple process, so if you already know the basics, it moves slowly. Would be much better paired with another Turkish-related activity (food tasting, market tour) to make it a fuller experience rather than one quick, simple activity on its own.
Bottom line: worth it for beginners; bundle with something else if you want more out of the outing.
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Melissa_L
September 10, 2026 · via Viator
Fun and engaging way to caffeinate your day!
Petek does a great job of ensuring you know how to locate the class space. She walked us through the history of coffee and the important role it played in Turkish history and how it was shared with Europe. She made the knowledge sharing fun and engaging. I really enjoyed the class and my first self brewed Turkish coffee was delicious.
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Vishal_M
September 8, 2026 · via Viator
Great workshop experience...
Great workshop experience - took about 1.5 hours. Hosts were excellent and provided great background on the history of coffee alongside the actual workshop itself.
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Michael_H
August 24, 2026 · via Viator
Very educational! Our...
Very educational! Our kind, patient, knowledgeable and experienced instructor was a pleasure to learn from.
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Nina_O
August 6, 2026 · via Viator
Words cannot describe!
Petek was such a wonderful teacher! She is a local, and knows so much about Istanbul, Turkey, and coffee. I learned so much from her, and she had such a wonderful personality. I would take this class again in a heartbeat. Perfect English, so kind, and very funny. 10/10 all day!
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Sandy_L
July 20, 2026 · via Viator
Fun family activity
We did this activity as a family (mom, dad, and 2 kids) and absolutely loved it. We learned a lot about Turkish coffee, and the fortune telling was a very fun and entertaining group experience. Our instructor was engaging, kind, and welcoming. They even give you Turkish coffee cup and saucer set which looks very cute. This class was one of the highlights of our Istanbul trip, and I definitely recommend it! They offer other classes too, and you get a discount for booking more classes. I wish I would have known that sooner so I could’ve booked more classes with the same company. Overall a wonderful experience!
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amandakaynelson
July 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Guide was great, very informative! Loved the workshop! Plus we got goodies!
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Courtney_M
July 14, 2026 · via Viator
Great
This was an awesome experience. If you love coffee you should do this workshop. You even leave with a little keepsake.
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Ginger_T
July 10, 2026 · via Viator
Best Experience
This was such a wonderful experience if you like coffee. Patek is a natural teacher and did a wonderful job explaining not only how to make it, but also the history behind the tradition. I highly recommend this coffee workshop. It was definitely a highlight of my trip!!