Turkish Delight Workshop / Istanbul Little Hagia Sophia
Overview
You’ve explored Istanbul, tasted its flavors, and now you're returning home not just with souvenirs — but with a story. 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 travelers — you’ll leave with sweet memories, a handmade box of your own delights, and a skill you can share forever.
Step into the cozy interior of Little Hagia Sophia and learn how to make Turkish Delight (lokum) from scratch using traditional ingredients and techniques. You’ll work alongside a local host as you mix, cook, and shape the sweets by hand. While your lokum sets, enjoy Turkish tea and learn about the cultural history of this iconic treat. At the end of the session, you’ll taste your creation and take home a box of your handmade delights. No experience needed—just bring your sweet tooth and curiosity!
What's Included
- ✦ All tools, ingredients, and protective aprons are provided during the session
- ✦ 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
- ✦ Shop from a variety of artisanal Turkish Delights available at the venue
- ✦ 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
- ✦ This is a brand new workshop — surprise gifts await our first guests!
- ✦ 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
- ✦ Take home a box filled with the delights you’ve made as a delicious souvenir
Meeting Location
Küçük Ayasofya
Küçük Ayasofya Camii Sokagi, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Unlike typical cooking classes, this workshop takes place inside the historic Little Hagia Sophia—an architectural gem rarely open to interactive experiences. You’ll make Turkish Delight from scratch using authentic techniques in a space steeped in centuries of history. What makes it truly special is the hands-on process paired with cultural storytelling, local insights, 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 place.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-192954P9
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 4 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- ✦ All tools, ingredients, and protective aprons are provided during the session.
- ✦ 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.
- ✦ Shop from a variety of artisanal Turkish Delights available at the venue.
- ✦ 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.
- ✦ This is a brand new workshop — surprise gifts await our first guests!.
- ✦ 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.
- ✦ Take home a box filled with the delights you’ve made as a delicious souvenir.
The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Turkish Delight Workshop / Istanbul Little Hagia Sophia is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Turkish Delight Workshop / Istanbul Little Hagia Sophia will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- ✦ All tools, ingredients, and protective aprons are provided during the session
- ✦ 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
- ✦ Shop from a variety of artisanal Turkish Delights available at the venue
- ✦ 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
- ✦ This is a brand new workshop — surprise gifts await our first guests!
- ✦ 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
- ✦ Take home a box filled with the delights you’ve made as a delicious souvenir
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
