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Turkish Delight Workshop in Istanbul - Make Your Own Lokum

By Little Hagia Sophia
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was Rp1.028.580 and current price is Rp668.577 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
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Overview

You’ve explored Istanbul, tasted its flavours, and now you're returning home not just with souvenirs — but with a storey. In this workshop, held in the enchanting surroundings of Little Hagia Sophia, you’ll learn how to make authentic Turkish Delight, a centuries-old treat that you can now create with your own signature twist.

Perfect for families, couples, and curious travellers — you’ll leave with refined memories and a tradition to carry forward.
At Istanbul’s Oldest Monastery, located within a history-filled garden, you learn how to make Turkish delight. Instead of Turkish delight purchased from a store and presented as handmade, you take home the Turkish delight you have learned to make with your own hands, presented in a traditional ceramic (iznik tiles ) container.
Accompanied by a local storyteller, you experience the stories that accompany this tradition.
You can also meet other artists at The Little Hagia Sophia Cultural 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 in Istanbul - Make Your Own Lokum
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 14:30
Price details
Rp1.028.580
Rp668.577 x 1 AdultRp668.577
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The previous price was Rp1.028.580 and current price is Rp668.577
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What's included, what's not

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    ✦ All tools, ingredients, and protective aprons are provided during the session
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    ✦ Get hands-on with mixing, cooking, and perfecting the ideal texture and flavour
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    ✦ Enjoy complimentary Turkish tea and cofee during the experience
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    ✦ Learn the storey of Turkish Delight and its deep cultural roots in Turkish tradition
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    ✦ Shop from a variety of artisanal Turkish Delights available at the venue
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    ✦ Taste your fresh creations and compare with classic samples offered by the host
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    ✦ Shape, cut, and powder your Turkish Delight by hand in the traditional way
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    ✦ This is a brand new workshop — surprise gifts await our first guests!
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    ✦ Use authentic flavours like rose, citrus and mastic to personalise your own delights
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    ✦ Prepare the sweet from scratch using copper pot, wooden spoon and natural ingredients
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    ✦ Take home a box filled with the delights you’ve made as a delicious souvenir

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

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

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