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Barbara_TSeptember 2026 • Viator
My Turkish Delight...
My Turkish Delight workshop was a very lovely event with the sweet mother & son team teaching me how to make the Turkish specialty.
Turkish Delight Workshop / Cooking Class in Little Hagia Sophia
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You’ve explored Istanbul, tasted its flavors, and now you can return home not just with souvenirs, but with a story. 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 travelers, 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 Center.
✦ All tools, ingredients, and protective aprons are provided during the session
✦ A gift of Iznik tiles. Inside is the Turkish delight you made.
✦ Get hands-on with mixing, cooking, and perfecting the ideal texture and flavor
✦ Enjoy complimentary Turkish tea and cofee during the experience
✦ Learn the story of Turkish Delight and its deep cultural roots in Turkish tradition
✦ Taste your fresh creations and compare with classic samples offered by the host
✦ Shape, cut, and powder your Turkish Delight by hand in the traditional way
✦ Use authentic flavors like rose, citrus and mastic to personalize your own delights
✦ Prepare the sweet from scratch using copper pot, wooden spoon and natural ingredients
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 flavor, 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!
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Little Hagia Sophia Mosque, Küçük Ayasofya Camii Sokagi, Fatih İstanbul, Türkiye, TR, 34122
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dawncA6052EDSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor
Incredible experience - don’t miss super authentic and charming
Honestly this was incredible. It took place in a lovely calm walled garden, the storyteller and his mother were incredible hosts and so genuine and warm. The Turkish delight was like nothing I had tasted before and so much better than the commercial stuff you get everywhere in the city! It was a birthday surprise for me and it was just perfect in every way. Absolutely don’t miss this. Thank you both so much!!!
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970mahajSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor
Sweet experience
My daughter and I took this class obviously because we love turkish delight, but we did not expect the package we've got: an amazing historical sight, tea at a historical sight, a story teller with lots of amazing history facts and experiences, and a lovely artisan auntie showing us a step by step how to make this wonderful delight. It was like meeting family members here in Istanbul, captain promised me a soap making workshop for my next visit. I would like to thank the Captain and Abla Miral, ...read more
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504rubinaAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor
Amazing Experience!!!
Had an amazing experience! The Captain told me all about the history of the area and about the making of the traditional Turkish delight. He was very friendly to everyone who walked by. His mother is an amazing artist and extremely friendly and showed how to make the traditional Turkish delight. I would recommend everyone to try this experience. Lovely family to spend time with and learn about the history of Istanbul.
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michelledJ5381CCAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor
Such a great thing to do in Istanbul!
It was amazing! The ‘Captain’ with his mother was so nice and welcoming, we felt really loved :)
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