Top 9 Coffee Experiences in Türkiye

1.Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

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

Spend two hours with an English-speaking instructor such as Kübra, Mehmet, or Taner learning Turkish coffee history, grinding beans, brewing with a cezve, tasting several coffees with Turkish delight, and reading the grounds before taking home a coffee set.

“I’ve Had a great time! This amazing experience gave me a lot of info regarding coffee culture and I met amazing people there! Definitely recommend!”

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2.Sand-Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 745 reviews · 30 min · from $12Best value

Meet at Owl Cave hotel reception for a 30-minute, English-language workshop led by hosts such as Ugur, Kubi, Ozan, or Aslı. You will brew Turkish coffee in a copper cezve over hot sand, hear about Ottoman customs, and enjoy coffee with Turkish sweets.

“We loved the workshop and learned a lot. It was great!”

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3.Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

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

In a 500-year-old central Istanbul room, English-speaking instructors such as Petek and Fatma guide you through Turkish coffee history, brewing, dessert pairings, and coffee-ground fortune telling. You choose a blend, make your own coffee, and take home a handmade cup.

“Petek is very professional and friendly. I've learned so much about Turkish coffee culture and coffee making tips. Future telling part is really interesting. It is a very impressive workshop with value. Highly recommend if you visit Istanbul.”

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

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

At Highlights in Istanbul Workshops in Hacımimi, a coffee guide such as Esin, Zeynep, Togrul, or Adema leads you through bean selection, hand grinding, sand brewing, and Turkish coffee customs. You finish with tea, Turkish delight, a fortune reading, and a small gift set.

“The workshop was informative and fun. Metin was a great teacher and I learned a lot. Let’s see if his predictions come true too!”

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

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

Walk Istanbul’s Old City with an English-speaking guide, visiting Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar. Guides such as Muhammed, Salih, KC, and Jamil are noted for clear history lessons and flexible pacing. Bring cash for entrance fees, and wear comfortable shoes.

“I was only in Istanbul for one full day. This tour hit the highlights that I was interested in seeing. The guide was phenomenal, and the experience overall was very pleasing!”

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6.Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop: Gift Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

Meet Orhan near Antalya’s Old Town for a one-hour Turkish coffee workshop. Learn the coffee story, grind beans, cook coffee in hot sand, try fortune telling, and take home a cezve, coffee, and Turkish delight.

“Orhan was funny knowledgeable, entertaining and a great host. The experience was wonderful. He was kind enough to provide a video of the location which was super helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Would definitely recommend!”

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7.Guided Shopping Trip with Turkish Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 4 hours

Spend four hours shopping Sultanahmet with an English-speaking private guide. Visit the Grand and Spice Bazaars, taste Turkish coffee and delight, see ceramics and carpets, and get help finding quality bags, lamps, jewelry, or gifts. Guides such as Eylem, Ayhan, and Taha tailor the route to your interests.

“Billura what a great guide! She was able to accommodate a prior tour that went over that made me late. She was very knowledgeable about the both the Grand & Spice Bazaars. She was able to point out the more authentic Turkish products versus others. The authentic Turkish coffee and baklava were a great touch. The carpet tour was very interesting, even though I was not in the market of buying one. She was happy to take my picture along the way. I bought some really good, high quality Turkish delights for the family back home. They even vacuum sealed them so they would make the trip home fresh. Billura…”

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8.Bosphorus Private Yacht Cruise with Tea and Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours

Spend two hours on a private yacht along Istanbul’s Bosphorus with a captain and crew. You’ll see Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, and more from the water, with Turkish tea and coffee included. Bring your own food and drinks for a private celebration.

“Very good customer service. Reached out early and remained in contact to ensure we had our questions answered. After a minor change in departure location they offered complimentary transportation for the trouble. Boat is great with attentive service. Great event!”

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9.Turkish Coffee Trail

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

Spend four hours tracing Istanbul’s coffee story from a museum to old bazaars, coffee houses, and the Grand Bazaar. You’ll taste Turkish coffee, sample Turkish Delight, visit Kurukahvedji Inn, and learn to prepare a cup yourself in a small English-speaking group.

“I had a great time on this coffee tour of Istanbul. My guide, Tuncer, was fantastic. He not only explained the history of coffee in Istanbul, but also he was a great conversationalist. We easily passed the time talking about Turkish culture, art, and history. Of course, he guided me towards three great coffee shops in the city, and he showed me a few places to buy fresh-roasted coffee beans for use at home, yet it was his kind, friendly, professional nature that was the real highlight. I would highly recommend this adventure in Istanbul.”

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