The 15 Best Turkish Coffee Sessions in Istanbul

Istanbul: Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop - Meeting at Merhaba Pastanesi in Fatih

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

Learn Turkish coffee making, taste local brews, try fortune telling, and take home a cezve set in this warm Istanbul workshop.

“Who knew there was so much to learn about coffee? Mehmet was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating stories about its history and culture. I loved learning that mocha comes from the Yemeni city of Mukha, and hearing about the rich history of coffee trading in Turkey. The fortune-telling ritual and the process of making coffee were especially memorable. I don’t even drink coffee—but simply being there made me feel part of Turkish life.”

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Istanbul: Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

2.Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 451 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

Learn Turkish coffee in Istanbul’s 500-year-old room, make your own cup, taste local treats, and enjoy traditional fortune telling.

“What an amazing time no regrets on booking this one!! Learned the history behind it all and got to make my own coffee!! Petek was super sweet & made this event so much fun! Would definitely book this again on my next visit!”

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Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop: Fortune Telling & Gift Set

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, learn fortune telling, enjoy tea and sweets, and take home a coffee gift set in Istanbul.

“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

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

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

Review of Istanbul’s four-hour Old City tour, with Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, tea, and Grand Bazaar shopping.

“So good. Friendly and knowledgeable guide Yasin new his stuff and made already impressive sites even more so. Highly recommend”

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Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop

5.Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop

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

Learn to make Turkish coffee, taste local treats, and enjoy playful fortune telling in a small Istanbul workshop near Eminönü.

“We loved this class and learning more about Turkish culture through coffee! The fortune telling part was also fascinating due to Alayna’s creative readings. She really took her time with all of us to give us the full experience!”

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Turkish Coffee on Sand and Fortune-Telling Workshop by Gentlemen

6.Turkish Coffee on Sand and Fortune-Telling Workshop by Gentlemen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16Best value

Learn Turkish coffee on hot sand, taste sweets, hear local stories, and enjoy a playful fortune reading in central Istanbul.

“It was a very nice experience for me. I really liked the environment and ambiance. You will truly fall in love with their coffee.”

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Turkish Coffee Trail

7.Turkish Coffee Trail

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

Taste Istanbul’s coffee culture through historic cafés, the Spice Bazaar, Ottoman stories, and a hands-on sand-stove workshop.

“Very informative walking tour. I learned many things about Turkish coffee and was able to try out tree types of turkish coffee. My tour guide was very knowledgeable.”

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Istanbul: Guided Shopping Trip with Turkish Coffee Tasting

8.Guided Shopping Trip with Turkish Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 4 hours

Explore Istanbul’s Grand and Spice Bazaars with a private guide, Turkish coffee, ceramics, carpets, and practical shopping advice.

“I loved the personal experience, Perihan was so fun and knowledgeable. l have a much deeper understanding of Istanbul, the culture and history than I did before and this is due to Pari and the wonderful people she took me to meet today on my shopping adventure. The restaurant we went to for lunch was amazing! She also gave great recommendations for other activities while we are here. It was like a fun day out shopping with a friend, thanks so much Perihan and I hope to see you again😃”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 25 reviews · from $35

See Istanbul from the Bosphorus, Golden Horn, Pierre Loti Hill, and a short cable-car ride on this affordable half-day tour.

“We enjoyed the tour very much. Our guide Amal was very nice and told us a lot about all the sceneries. Great value for money. Meeting point was good. Bused were already there. Everything was good on time. Thank you for the nice experience. Pierre Loti was very nice. Just wish we had a little more free time there to enjoy the view more.”

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İstanbul: Bosphorus Private Yacht Cruise with Tea and Coffee

10.İstanbul: Bosphorus Private Yacht Cruise with Tea and Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus by private yacht for two hours, with tea, coffee, skyline views, palaces, mosques, and flexible cancellation.

“What a great way to celebrate a birthday. I couldn't have imagined it any better. Thank you!”

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Istanbul: Turkish Coffee Trail

11.Turkish Coffee Trail

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

Taste Istanbul through Turkish coffee, old bazaars, Ottoman storage rooms, coffee houses, and a hands-on brewing lesson.

“The guide was very nice and friendly but the tour did not live up to expectations.”

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Home Style Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling

12.Home Style Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

Learn traditional Turkish coffee making and coffee-ground fortune telling in an Istanbul home with warm hosts, tea, sweets, and a friendly cat.

“A truly unique experience! I went with my friend and we really enjoyed our time with Ozge — she was warm, welcoming, and engaging. The conversation flowed naturally, and the personal connection made it memorable. What we loved most was her style of reading — she didn’t impose anything on us, but rather reflected with us and offered thoughtful hints that sparked our own reflections. Visiting someone’s home gave the experience a special touch, very different from typical tourist activities. We also loved Penny (her sweet dog) and her adorable cat. Highly recommended!”

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Turkish Coffee and Traditional Turkish Dessert Cooking

13.Turkish Coffee and Traditional Turkish Dessert Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $59

Cook künefe and other Turkish desserts in a local Istanbul home, then learn Turkish coffee traditions in a small, friendly class.

“What a special opportunity to be invited into another’s home and share time together. Away from the hotels and tourist areas, a glimpse of how another culture lives. This is a hands on course. After a brief discussion we chose to make flour halva and semolina cookies. By hands on, the mixer was our fingers. Both turned out amazing. When they were finished we had Turkish tea or coffee and enjoyed more conversation. Take this class, it was a fantastic experience.”

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