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GrandTour793414October 2026 • TripAdvisor
Great experience!
The kindness and enthusiasm of our hosts made our turkish delight class most memorable! We highly recommend!
Turkish Delight Workshop / Cooking Class in Little Hagia Sophia
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Rather than buying store-bought sweets, make Turkish delight from scratch in Istanbul’s historic Little Hagia Sophia. This small-group workshop teaches the traditional process, from mixing and cooking in a copper pot to shaping and powdering your lokum by hand. Personalize it with Anatolian aromas , hear the story behind the treat from a local Istanbul master, and take your creations home in an Iznik tile gift bowl. Turkish tea ,Turkish Coffee and cookies are served.
✦ 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
✦ 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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Jill_HOctober 2026 • Viator
Bugra the instructor was...
Bugra the instructor was fun, I enjoyed the history lesson on both himself and the Turkish Delight. The location was in an what I call an artists quarter, his neighbor Sarah teaches book binding. I recommend this class and you get delicious take aways.
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879marinefOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor
À ne surtout pas manquer !
J’ai passé un moment extraordinaire avec un accueil chaleureux et très humain loin des attractions touristiques, entre le partage d’une culture et l’histoire dans un lieu magique, un petit coin de paradis. Je recommande avec le plus grand plaisir cette expérience. Vous repartirez émerveillés.
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A929DCpamelamOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor
Wonderful experience
What a wonderful time we had as a family. I would highly recommend booking this experience, it’s worth so much more than the cost. The Captain and his mom were courteous, so friendly and went above and beyond. We were thrilled with learning about their family history, and the Captain even showed us into the smaller Mosque next door. My kids loved this and will be a lasting memory for them.
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rodney_bOctober 2026 • Viator
Great tour by a great couple
It was hilarious every one should go who likes Turkish Delight. It's 95% sugar, but made your own taste so good We also had a guided tour of Hagar Sophia Mosque included. Defiantly worth the money
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