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Turkish Delight Making Workshop / Cooking Class in Old City

By Little Hagia Sophia
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$68 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

You’ve explored Istanbul, tasted its flavours, and now you can return home not just with souvenirs, but with a storey. In the enchanting setting of Little Hagia Sophia, you can learn how to make authentic Turkish delight—a centuries-old delicacy—with your own unique touch.

Ideal for families, couples, and curious travellers, this experience allows you to create lasting memories while discovering a tradition that can be passed down through generations.

Set in a historic garden within one of Istanbul’s oldest monasteries, you can experience the art of making Turkish delight. Rather than store-bought sweets, you can prepare your own Turkish delight by hand and take it home as a keepsake in an elegant bowl adorned with traditional İznik tile patterns.

Accompanied by a local storyteller, you can listen to the stories behind this tradition and deepen your experience. You can also enjoy the opportunity to meet other artists at the Little Hagia Sophia Culture Centre.

Activity location

  • Little Hagia Sophia Mosque
    • No:20 Küçük Ayasofya Camii Sokagi
    • 34122, Küçük Ayasofya, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Little Hagia Sophia Mosque
    • No:20 Küçük Ayasofya Camii Sokagi
    • 34122, Küçük Ayasofya, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Turkish Delight Workshop

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Free service : Turkish Tea and Turkish Cofee servise available and It is free throughout the course with small cookies

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$68.49 x 1 AdultNZ$68.49
Total
Price is NZ$68.49

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    ✦ All tools, ingredients, and protective aprons are provided during the session
  • Inclusions
    ✦ A gift of Iznik tiles. Inside is the Turkish delight you made.
  • Inclusions
    ✦ Get hands-on with mixing, cooking, and perfecting the ideal texture and flavour
  • Inclusions
    ✦ Enjoy complimentary Turkish tea and cofee during the experience
  • Inclusions
    ✦ Learn the storey of Turkish Delight and its deep cultural roots in Turkish tradition
  • Inclusions
    ✦ Taste your fresh creations and compare with classic samples offered by the host
  • Inclusions
    ✦ Shape, cut, and powder your Turkish Delight by hand in the traditional way
  • Inclusions
    ✦ Use authentic flavours like rose, citrus and mastic to personalise your own delights
  • Inclusions
    ✦ Prepare the sweet from scratch using copper pot, wooden spoon and natural ingredients

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby

Activity itinerary

This workshop takes place in a former monastery in the garden of the historic Little Hagia Sophia, an architectural gem rarely open to interactive experiences. In a setting steeped in centuries of history, you'll make Turkish delight (Lokum) from scratch using authentic techniques. What makes it truly special is the hands-on process, cultural storytelling, local knowledge, 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 flavour, tradition, and the setting. You'll learn many details from a local Istanbul master, from the importance of copper cookware in Turkish cuisine to the subtleties of using wooden spoons. You can create your own recipes using seasonal fruits, nuts, and flower nectar. There are no limits to the shapes you can create! However, we recommend cube-shaped versions. A fun, enjoyable event full of history and culture!

Location

Activity location

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    Little Hagia Sophia Mosque
    • No:20 Küçük Ayasofya Camii Sokagi
    • 34122, Küçük Ayasofya, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Little Hagia Sophia Mosque
    • No:20 Küçük Ayasofya Camii Sokagi
    • 34122, Küçük Ayasofya, İstanbul, Türkiye

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