Turkish Delight Workshop: History, Tasting & Making Experience
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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).
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
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Turkish Delight Workshop: History, Tasting & Making Experience
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A unique find
Caitlyn Z,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This Turkish Delight class with Lina was the perfect thing to do on a cold, wet day in Istanbul. It was cozy, hands-on, and completely different from anything else I could find, in all the best ways. Lina was incredibly caring and encouraging, even when I made a bit of a mess along the way. She made the whole process feel fun and approachable while sharing the history behind Turkish delight and walking me through each step. Tasting the different varieties was such a treat. And honestly the best part was getting to take Turkish delights home at the end….a souvenir that didn’t last long for the rest of the trip.
Fun workshop and you get to eat the Turkish Delight!
Marla S,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was such a fun workshop. I’ve eaten Turkish Delight but had no idea how to make it. We got to make our own- lots of stirring and it came out delicious! Highly recommend this workshop. Lena was such a good instructor and so sweet. We got little parting gifts as well.😀
Fun class, professional, great teacher, tasty treats and even some beautiful gits
colorado11133364,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun, easy and tasty class for our whole group. The facilities were clean and cute. The whole process was professional and well organized. Lina was funny and supportive and a great teacher. We were able to try several different types like pistacchio and rose. Making our own was super fun and easy. Lina made us Turkish coffee while we waited for it to cool and she even gave us some beautiful Turkish coffee cups as gifts, along with some packaged Turkish deligh to take home. Great value for the money and a wonderful way to experience a part of the culture. The location was up a little alley and stairs to a group of art / creative rooms which were really nice. Highly recommend for a fun afternoon about a 15 minute walk from the Blue Mosque area.
Thanks again and hope to see you soon 🌷
syfera2026,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hi, thank you! We really had a great time with you today and enjoyed the studio very much. Thank you for the warm and pleasant reception.
Master class on locum
jahanah2026,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This workshop was one of the most vivid experiences of our journey. Lina is a true professional and a very hospitable hostess. She turned the lucum-making process into an exciting journey into Turkish history. We really liked that the class was as practical as possible. Lina explained every nuance so easily that even the newcomers were perfect. The atmosphere in the studio was very warm and friendly. A special thank you for tasting authentic sweets – this helped us develop a taste for a real quality product. If you're looking for a unique cultural experience that combines learning and pleasure, be sure to sign up with Lina. It was educational, delicious and very heartwarming!
Sweetest host and lots of fun
ARWilson2015,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing Turkish delight making experience. Lina is an excellent teacher that guided us through the process of making our own Lokum with lots of knowledge and wonderful humour. Lots of laughs, and lots of fun. At the end we received a lovely gift to take home. A highlight of our Istanbul holiday. Definately a must if you visit Istanbul.
It was a wonderful experience in terms of Turkish culture.
Coastal61885356787,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful experience to get to know Turkish culture. We had a lot of fun and prepared delicious Turkish sweets. I can only recommend it to anyone. I will definitely try a Turkish coffee at the first opportunity.
Turkish Delight workshop
237mariiak,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great experience of making sweets. Lina is excellent teacher with perfect english 👍 Now I now how to do Turkish Delight at home 🤤
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