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Istanbul · COFFEE EXPERIENCES

Top 15 Coffee Experiences in Istanbul

17 reviewed

Istanbul: Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

Istanbul: Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop - The Coffee Culture Lesson: Short, Human, and Actually Useful

1.Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

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

Learn Turkish coffee from scratch with a cezve, taste multiple brews, join fortune-telling, and take home your own coffee set in Istanbul.

“Our guide gave us a very educational and interesting history of coffee making in Turkey. She was very hospitable and we were offered tea, coffee and water upon arrival. We enjoyed ourselves and they even provided us with a little gift bag which was a wonderful surprise. I highly recommend this activity.”

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Istanbul: Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

Istanbul: Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop - The Coffee Culture Lesson: Short, Human, and Actually Useful

Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop: Fortune Telling & Gift Set

Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop: Fortune Telling & Gift Set - Menengiç Coffee and the Tasting Moment That Makes It Real

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

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

Brew Turkish coffee on hot sand in Istanbul, then get a fortune from the grounds and take home beans, pot, and cup set.

“This Turkish Coffee Making Workshop was an absolute highlight of my trip! Togrul, our instructor, was incredibly engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate about the art and history of Turkish coffee. The session was very interactive—Togrul made sure everyone felt involved and comfortable, whether you were a seasoned coffee lover or a curious beginner. He not only taught us the traditional brewing techniques step-by-step but also shared fascinating stories about the cultural significance of coffee in Turkey, which added so much depth to the experience. The atmosphere was relaxed yet enriching, and the thoughtful gift we received at the end was such a lovely surprise—it truly made the whole expe...”

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Istanbul Highlights: Guided Tour with Turkish Tea or Coffee

Istanbul Highlights: Guided Tour with Turkish Tea or Coffee - Meeting Point and Walking Plan (No Hotel Pickup)

4.Istanbul Highlights: Guided Tour with Turkish Tea or Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

A 4-hour guided Old City highlight loop in Istanbul with tea or coffee, skip-the-line entries, and a Grand Bazaar orientation.

“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!”

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Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop

Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop - Meeting at Şapçı Han Közde Kahve Eminönü (What to Expect on Arrival)

5.Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop

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

Learn Turkish coffee step by step in a small Istanbul class, then read coffee grounds fortunes. Tea, sweets, and a take-home cup set included.

“Fun couple of hours - favourite part was learning about Turkish coffee and making a great cup! The fortune telling part was a bit of entertainment but still enjoyable. And loved the gift we got at the end - will always remind us of this experience!”

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Istanbul: Sand Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop in Old Town

Istanbul: Sand Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop in Old Town - Inside the 30 minutes in Sultanahmet: what actually happens

6.Sand Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop in Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · 30 min · from $12Best value

Learn sand-brewed Turkish coffee in Istanbul’s Old Town with a small English-speaking class. Brew your own, drink it, and go.

“A fabulous time making Turkish coffee. The host is easy going and very courteous. Lots of information offered and a really lovely cool courtyard to make the coffee in. Highly recommend”

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Turkish Coffee on Sand and Fortune-Telling Workshop by Gentlemen

Turkish Coffee on Sand and Fortune-Telling Workshop by Gentlemen - Stop 1: Istiklal Caddesi as your cultural warm-up

Istanbul Sand Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop in Old Town

Istanbul: Sand Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop in Old Town - Inside the 30 minutes in Sultanahmet: what actually happens

Istanbul: Turkish Coffee Brewing on Sand + Gift Set

Istanbul: Turkish Coffee Brewing on Sand + Gift Set - From Beans to Cezve: Your Hands Control the Whole Brew

9.Turkish Coffee Brewing on Sand + Gift Set

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · 1h 30m · from $33

Brew Turkish coffee on heated sand in Istanbul, grind your own beans, taste menengiç, and do a coffee-grounds fortune reading with a take-home gift set.

“Zeynep is the greatest at teaching the turkish coffee art and tradition to her guests. My mother and I had a wonderful and beautiful time with her. It was a blast. You should definitively sign up for this workshop.”

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Turkish Coffee Trail

Turkish Coffee Trail - The 30-minute Turkish coffee workshop (and what to watch for)

10.Turkish Coffee Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $239

Istanbul Turkish Coffee Trail with hotel pickup, a sand-stove workshop and certificate, spice bazaar stops, and Eminönü tastings in a small group.

“A wonderful tour guided by Tuncer, who was really informative about the city, with plenty of stories, insights and jokes along the way! If you like really strong coffee, this is the ideal tour for you! I can highly recommend this tour, as well as the Grand Bazaar tour, for which I also had Tuncer as the guide.”

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Istanbul: Guided Shopping Trip with Turkish Coffee Tasting

Istanbul: Guided Shopping Trip with Turkish Coffee Tasting - Ceramics and tiles: why factory stops make your shopping feel less random

11.Guided Shopping Trip with Turkish Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 4 hours · from $114

A 4-hour Istanbul shopping loop in Sultanahmet: Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, ceramic tiles, carpets, plus Turkish coffee and delight tasting.

“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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Afternoon Bosphorus Boat and Bus Tour with cable car from Pierre Loti Coffee

Afternoon Bosphorus Boat and Bus Tour with cable car from Pierre Loti Coffee - Bosphorus Cruise: Dolmabahce to Maiden’s Tower Views

12.Afternoon Bosphorus Boat and Bus Tour with cable car from Pierre Loti Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 25 reviews · from $35

See Istanbul from water and road on a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise plus Golden Horn bus sights, ending with a Pierre Loti cable car ride.

“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.”

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İstanbul: Bosphorus Private Yacht Cruise with Tea and Coffee

İstanbul: Bosphorus Private Yacht Cruise with Tea and Coffee - Where You Meet the Yacht: Between Galata Bridge and Golden Horn Metro Bridge

Istanbul: Turkish Coffee Trail

Istanbul: Turkish Coffee Trail - Museum Start: Coffee through Ottoman-era eyes

14.Turkish Coffee Trail

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

Learn Turkish coffee step-by-step on a small-group Istanbul tour, taste historic cups, and visit Ottoman coffee storages and an old inn.

“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!”

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Walking Tour from Taksim to Galata (inc. Turkish Coffee Tasting)

Walking Tour from Taksim to Galata (inc. Turkish Coffee Tasting) - Starting at Taksim Square: the Istanbul you can feel instantly

15.Walking Tour from Taksim to Galata (inc. Turkish Coffee Tasting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $15

A guided walk from Taksim to Galata with historic churches, classic arcades, Turkish coffee tasting, and great views at the Galata Tower.

“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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