Turkish Delight Workshop: History, Tasting & Making Experience

5.0
(4 reviews)
Istanbul, Turkey

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience Turkish Delight in the most authentic way: learn its 250-year-old story, taste three unique varieties, and watch each step of the traditional lokum-making process in a hands-on cultural workshop. Guided by a local expert and completed with a special gift from Istanbul’s oldest confectioner, Hacı Bekir (est. 1777).

What's Included

200g boxed Turkish Delight from Hacı Bekir Efendi (est. 1777)
Professional cutting and coating
Step-by-step lokum-making
Guided explanation of lokum history and production
Tasting of three types of Turkish Delight
Cultural Turkish Delight workshop in Istanbul
Local expert host
Personal purchases

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Istanbul Experiences Workshops

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. If you need any help contact us via Whatsapp!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Discover the story behind Turkish Delight and learn how this iconic sweet has been made for centuries. Enjoy a guided cultural session where you watch each step of the lokum-making process, taste three different varieties, and explore its history from the Ottoman Palace to modern Istanbul.

During the workshop you will see how the syrup is prepared, how starch is added, and how traditional lokum is shaped and coated. This is a hands-on learning experience, but the lokum made during the session is not consumed or taken home due to the required resting period.

At the end of the experience, you will receive a special gift: a 200-gram box of classic Turkish Delight from Hacı Bekir, Istanbul’s oldest and most famous lokum maker (est. 1777).

A perfect cultural activity for beginners, food lovers, and anyone curious about Istanbul’s sweet traditions.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by Istanbul Experiences Workshops

Tags

Cooking 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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