Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop & Fortune Reading in Istanbul

4.9 (339 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration1h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesRussian, English, Turkish
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers

Overview

Don’t just drink Turkish coffee — become part of the ritual.

In this hands-on workshop in Istanbul, you’ll grind your own coffee beans with a traditional hand mill, brew Turkish coffee on hot sand in a copper cezve, and learn the cultural meaning behind every step.

Located between Galataport and Galata Tower, this experience brings together taste, storytelling, and local tradition in a warm atelier atmosphere.

You’ll also discover the UNESCO-recognized Turkish coffee tradition, enjoy Turkish delight with your freshly brewed coffee, taste caffeine-free menengic coffee with its unique nutty flavor, and join a fun coffee cup reading ritual after your drink.

Guided in English, Turkish, or Russian, this relaxed cultural experience is perfect for travelers who want more than a simple coffee tasting.

What's included

  • ✦Measuring glass
  • ✦A plentiful supply of high-quality Turkish coffee beans
  • Snacks
  • ✦Your own hand-operated coffee grinder for the perfect grind
  • ✦Wooden coffee stirrer
  • ✦Coffee roasting pan with sand
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • ✦Digital scale
  • ✦Traditional high quality coffee pot

What to expect

Discover one of Türkiye’s most iconic traditions with a hands-on Turkish coffee workshop in Istanbul.

In this experience, you will learn how to prepare authentic Turkish coffee using traditional equipment and the unique hot sand brewing method. Your instructor will guide you step by step through the process, from understanding the finely ground coffee to controlling the heat, creating the perfect foam, and serving it in the traditional way.

As your coffee slowly brews on hot sand, you will also hear the cultural stories behind Turkish coffee, its role in daily life, and why it has been a symbol of hospitality, friendship, and conversation for centuries.

After preparing your own coffee, you will sit down to enjoy it like a local. The experience continues with a fun introduction to Turkish coffee cup reading, a lighthearted cultural tradition based on symbols, imagination, and storytelling.

This workshop is ideal for travelers who want more than just a coffee tasting. It is a relaxed, interactive, and memorable way to experience Turkish culture in Istanbul.

No previous experience is needed. All materials and equipment are provided.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We are located directly across from Bloom Cafe, diagonally opposite Beyrut Cafe, and right next to Tolga Aras Photography. Our venue is a spacious and bright street-level shop.

End point

We are located directly across from Bloom Cafe, diagonally opposite Beyrut Cafe, and right next to Tolga Aras Photography. Our venue is a spacious and bright street-level shop.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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