Top 5 Turkish Coffee Experiences

1.Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,308 reviews · 2 hours · from $23Our pick

In a small Istanbul group, learn Turkish coffee history, grind premium beans, brew with a cezve, taste three coffees with Turkish delight, and try cup fortune telling. Guides including Kübra, Mehmet, and Taner lead the English and Turkish sessions. You leave with coffee, a traditional mug, and a cezve.

“This workshop was excellent. Fun and informative! And the guide who picked us up on the European side and delivered us to the Asian side was on time and efficient. We were a big group, and he handled us perfectly. Such a great way to spend a couple/few hours!”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Sand-Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 745 reviews · 30 min · from $12Best value

At the Owl Cave hotel reception in Göreme, you learn to brew Turkish coffee in a copper cezve over hot sand. Guides such as Ugur, Kubi, Ozan, and Aslı explain coffee customs, help you prepare your cup, and may add Turkish tea, sweets, traditional vests, hats, or a coffee-ground fortune reading. Groups are limited to eight.

“The workshop was amazing, thank you very much Ugur for great atmosphere and sharing the secret of cooking Turkish coffee. It’s a must go when you go to Gureme and want to spend splendid time and learn something new 😊”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 451 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

In a 500-year-old room near central Istanbul, an English-speaking instructor such as Petek or Fatma guides you through Turkish coffee history, brewing, dessert pairings, and coffee-ground fortune telling. You choose from two blends, make your own coffee, and take home a handmade cup. The two-hour class costs $20 per person.

“Petek was amazing, really friendly and accommodating and we really enjoyed the workshop :)”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop: Fortune Telling & Gift Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27Top rated

At Highlights in Türkiye Workshops in Beyoğlu, you’ll choose beans, grind them by hand, and brew Turkish coffee in a copper cezve over hot sand. Guides such as Esin, Zeynep, Togrul, and Adema explain the UNESCO-listed tradition, serve tea and Turkish delight, and read your coffee grounds before you leave with a small gift set.

“Esin was great! Very knowledgeable, Funny and personable. The group was great, a mix of different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. The fortune telling was interesting and spot on! Highly Recommend!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Istanbul Highlights: Guided Tour with Turkish Tea or Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Walk Istanbul’s Old City with an English-speaking guide such as Muhammed, Salih, or KC. Visit Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar, with tea or Turkish coffee included. Expect a small group of up to 15, extra entrance fees, and plenty of walking.

“Book this tour! More than worth the price. Salih was incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of Turkish history and the sights he guided us to. Skipping the lines was great, and Salih made sure we saw them in the most efficient order to avoid the crowds. We stopped for a drink and ended at the bazaar for a speedy walkthrough and more great info.”

Check availability →Read our full review