Turkish Delight Workshop / How to make Turkish Delight ?

5.0
(16 reviews)
Istanbul, Turkey

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

You’ve explored Istanbul, tasted its flavors, and now you're returning home not just with souvenirs — but with a story. In this workshop, held in the enchanting surroundings of Little Hagia Sophia, you’ll learn how to make authentic Turkish Delight, a centuries-old treat that you can now create with your own signature twist.

Perfect for families, couples, and curious travelers — you’ll leave with refined memories and a tradition to carry forward.

What sets us apart from other Turkish delight workshops?

Not in an apartment, but at Istanbul’s Oldest Monastery, located within a history-filled garden, you learn how to make Turkish delight. Instead of Turkish delight purchased from a store and presented as handmade, you take home the Turkish delight you have learned to make with your own hands, presented in a traditional ceramic (iznik tiles ) container.
Not from foreign instructors, but accompanied by a local storyteller, you experience the stories that accompany this tradition

What's Included

✦ All tools, ingredients, and protective aprons are provided during the session
✦ Get hands-on with mixing, cooking, and perfecting the ideal texture and flavor
✦ Enjoy complimentary Turkish tea and cofee during the experience
✦ Learn the story of Turkish Delight and its deep cultural roots in Turkish tradition
✦ Shop from a variety of artisanal Turkish Delights available at the venue
✦ Taste your fresh creations and compare with classic samples offered by the host
✦ Shape, cut, and powder your Turkish Delight by hand in the traditional way
✦ This is a brand new workshop — surprise gifts await our first guests!
✦ Use authentic flavors like rose, citrus and mastic to personalize your own delights
✦ Prepare the sweet from scratch using copper pot, wooden spoon and natural ingredients
✦ Take home a box filled with the delights you’ve made as a delicious souvenir

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Little Hagia Sophia Mosque
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Unlike typical cooking classes, this workshop takes place inside the historic Little Hagia Sophia—an architectural gem rarely open to interactive experiences. You’ll make Turkish Delight ( Lokum ) from scratch using authentic techniques in a space steeped in centuries of history. What makes it truly special is the hands-on process paired with cultural storytelling, local insights, and the chance to create sweets just as they were made generations ago. Guests leave not only with delicious handmade lokum, but also with an unforgettable memory rooted in flavor, tradition, and place.
We're not conducting this experience in an apartment. You'll experience Turkish delight making in an art center located in the garden of Istanbul's Oldest Monastery.
This experience is well suited for families, couples, and travelers who value quality time over crowds. The setting allows children to join comfortably, while adults enjoy a calm, well-paced session shaped by tradition and local insight. Nothing feels rushed or staged. It’s a quiet, hands-on moment where making, listening, and being present come together in a place that rarely hosts such encounters.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by Little Hagia Sophia

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Cooking Classes
Candy Making Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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