Top Istanbul Classes & Workshops

Our experience will begin by meeting in our workshop studio in a heritage building near the Galata Tower. You will have an introductory documentary about Turkish Marbling - Ebru in English and Chinese ( the other language-speakers can also easily understand). After that, the practice of Turkish Marbling - Ebru will begin with the well known Turkish Marbling Artist Tüzin Tiryaki. The fundamental techniques and usage of traditional tools will be shown by the teacher. Each participant will start creating the first pieces on Ebru tray. Towards the end of the workshop, your first Ebru papers will dry. Meanwhile, we will bring you to our terrace for watching the 360-degree view of Istanbul; historical peninsula and Bosphorus. You will enjoy the scene with Turkish coffee and delights. At the end of the workshop, you will be able to take your Ebru works with you, take as many photos and videos as you wish. And you will have a Certificate of Attendance to the Turkish Marbling Art Workshop.

Learn about the UNESCO-listed art form of ‘Ebru’, or Turkish paper marbling, as you take part in this fun 2-hour small-group workshop in Istanbul. Discover the unique techniques that date back to Seljuk and Ottoman times, as you watch a local artist transform color pigments, oily water and paper into a memorizing artwork. With numbers limited to eight, you can make the most of one-to-one tuition as you put your new skills into practice and leave with the ultimate souvenir – a beautiful, self-created piece of art.

I will be teaching you how to look at the camera naturally while being confident with your self-image. Let's have great and a joyful time during our little photography! We will start our photoshoot in the old city around the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet), Hagia Sofia, In between, we will discover some streets, shops, and buildings usually unnoticed by most people. I learned in fashion photography such as how to pose, how to look to the camera and how to interact naturally . You can bring different outfits and change between shoots. I will teach you some things.

I will be teaching you how to look at the camera naturally while being confident with your self-image. Let's have great and a joyful time during our little photography! We will start our photoshoot in the old city around the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet), Hagia Sofia, In between, we will discover some streets, shops, and buildings usually unnoticed by most people. I learned in fashion photography such as how to pose, how to look to the camera and how to interact naturally . You can bring different outfits and change between shoots. I will teach you some things.

You will be in a Pottery shop which can provide you the best options for your house with a great Amount of different type of ceramics .

Ebru art history presentation, presentation of the materials used, presentation of patterns, practical experience in the design of the pattern, basic pattern battal marbling construction together, ebru, wavy marbling, chamomile flower from marbling ebru, tulip, floral, ebru and the completion of the course with the participation certificate. Ebru sanatı tarihçe sunumu, kullanılan malzemelerin tanıtımı, desenlerin yapılışı sunum, desen yapımı pratik deneyime başlamak, temel desen battal ebru yapımı birlikte pratik, taraklı ebru, dalgalı ebru, çiçekli ebrulardan papatya çiçeği ebru, lale yapımı, bol pratik ders sonunda yapılan ebruların sahiplerine teslim töreni ve katılım sertifikası taktimi ile ders bitişi.

Whether tucking into a tasty kebab, feasting on mezes or indulging in sweet baklava – Turkish cuisine is a treat for adventurous foodies. Uncover Istanbul’s culinary secrets on this 3-hour cooking class and learn to cook your traditional dishes under the guidance of an expert chef.

- You will see heart of Istanbul with us - You will take good streets photos at the right places - We will give you all our experience at the street photography - You will be together with locals - You can contact and ask questions to local people - Sometimes we will be far from the tourist places - You can get some special photos of fisherman, some seller ect - We will just make point shoots in short time

Explore Turkey with your taste buds during this private 4-hour cooking class in a friendly Istanbul home. The mother-daughter team of Nuray and Ipek will teach you how to make a variety of Turkish dishes, including içli köfte (stuffed bulgar meatballs), karniyarik (eggplant stuffed with mincemeat and tomatoes) and barbunya pilaki (beans stewed in a tomato and lemon sauce). Help chop vegetables, wrap börek and fry eggplant with Nuray and Ipek and then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor. This private experience will offer a unique glimpse of Turkish culture.

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Capture incredible Istanbul on this private photographer tour: great for budding photographers or those wishing to brush up on their skills. Photograph sensational spots around the city, with the assistance of a documentary photographer working in the area for over 13 years. Wonder down Istiklal Street, enticing side streets and the vibrant area of Kadikoy. See incredible views from Uskudar Pier, Princes’ Islands and more: capturing moments as you go with the assistance of your guide.

This Experience will cleanse your mind and your body. This Experience suits everyone who would like to get out of crowded streets, traffic jams and loud venues.

What could be better than to travel? That's right, revise photos from this trip! Thus, we save the most valuable memories for years. Therefore, if you are going to visit Istanbul I want to offer you my services, and help you to capture those elusive moments that later become so important. I know how to choose the perfect angle, lighting and location, I know this city, I speak several languages ​​( English, French, Russian, Ukrainian) and adore my profession. You can relax, trust a professional and enjoy the city, instead of non-stop taking pictures with your smartphone. Would love to work with couples, love-stories, weddings and family shootings! The photo tour will take 3-4 hours, and within the next week you'll recieve up to 25 retouched photos (optionally all the raw photos too) on e-mail.

While having an essential sight seeing of Istanbul and visiting the landsmarks of the city, you will be getting cooking lessons, enjoying the historical Peninsula by the water wit folkloric dances and spending an exotic day out.

Enjoy a private and authentic homecooked meal with your host Cigdem. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Çiğdem is a lively host who loves to experiment in the kitchen. Relying on the freshest seasonal produce, she whips up healthy, home-style meals and rarely makes the same thing twice. A creative at heart, when she's not cooking in the kitchen Çiğdem loves learning new handicrafts which you will see displayed in her beautifully decorated apartment. A culture lover, Çiğdem delights in sharing stories of Turkish history, art, cooking and modern day Istanbul with her guests.

Put down your phone for 2 hours and let me capture your best moment in Istanbul. After this two hours you will not need to take any photo with your phone and enjoy the rest of your trip to Istanbul.

Every culture has it's social rituals. Find out all about how locals in Turkey spend their time together with their friends. So bring your friends along and like the Turkish, let's toast to good health and learn how to make the most delicious Meze! Get insights into Turkish culture from a local. Have something particular in mind? Give Aysegul a shout and she can make this experience fully customizable. Here are some highlights of this experience: Find out how the locals live in Istanbul! Connect with a local over this ancient tradition! Surprise others with your new recipes! Make delicious snacks from local recipes Perfect to do with your friends! Our host Aseygul cannot wait to have you in this experience!

We will cook together some meals from Turkish cuisine in my kitchen. Some of the meals we will prepare in the terrace in a traditional setting. I will tell you about the history of each meal and how to prepare it. You will be the chef! Once everything is ready, we will set up the table and enjoy the feast! We will cook the following: -Tarhana soup -Turkish börek -Şerbet (Traditional Ottoman Drink) I will provide you with all the ingredients list to take with you when you leave. I will also serve you famous Turkish desert baklava and Turkish meze in the table.

No need to stand in line at the bakery. Turkish bread is not only delicious, but its creation is also a fun activity for the whole family! In this private baking workshop, you will dive into the world of Turkish cuisine and learn to make freshly baked bread from pastry chef Aysegul. Online and from your kitchen. So, roll up our sleeves and start making your bread by following some simple steps. Aysegul will be right there with you, teaching you step by step. Once your delicious creation is ready, it's time for the best part: eating it! The ingredients for the cooking class are: - 2 cups water - 1/4 cup oil - 1/2 cup white sugar - 1/2 tsp salt - 2 tsp instant yeast/active yeast/fresh yeast - 3-4 cups of whole purpose flour - 1 cup sesame seeds/ black cumin seeds /sunflower seeds Equipments: - Oven - Baking paper Have any dietary restrictions? Give Aysegul a shout, and she can make this experience fully customizable. Ready to become a baker?

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class and homecooked meal with your host Berhan. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. The cuisine you will learn to cook is from the Aegean coast and the Black Sea. This is because Berhan’s father is from the Black Sea area, while her mother is from the Aegean Coast, so Berhan grew up learning to cook local Turkish dishes from both these regions, as well as Anatolian cuisine. Berhan learned to cook from her mother and her grandmother and has been cooking since she was 10 years old. She uses only fresh and organic ingredients, like the olive oil she uses that comes from her olive garden on the Aegean Coast. Turkish cuisine is about vegetables, fish, meat, rice and Turkish meze (like tapas) all cooked in pure olive oil or butter, and Berhan delights in meeting new people and sharing Turkish dishes like these with travelers from around the world.

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class and homecooked meal with your host Berhan. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. The cuisine you will learn to cook is from the Aegean coast and the Black Sea. This is because Berhan’s father is from the Black Sea area, while her mother is from the Aegean Coast, so Berhan grew up learning to cook local Turkish dishes from both these regions, as well as Anatolian cuisine. Berhan learned to cook from her mother and her grandmother and has been cooking since she was 10 years old. She uses only fresh and organic ingredients, like the olive oil she uses that comes from her olive garden on the Aegean Coast. Turkish cuisine is about vegetables, fish, meat, rice and Turkish meze (like tapas) all cooked in pure olive oil or butter, and Berhan delights in meeting new people and sharing Turkish dishes like these with travelers from around the world.

Get an insider’s introduction to Turkish cuisine during this hands-on cooking workshop in a local’s home. Learn how to recreate authentic dishes from stuffed eggplant to crispy borek, passed down from family recipes. This private tour includes a sit-down meal paired, prepared by you, with wine.

We can imagine you might be falling into a boring routine. Why not change this and try something new! Make your coffee different than you’re used to - Turkish style. Connect with local chef Aysegul and ask her about Istanbul, being a chef or anything else. When you finished your coffee she will even give you a personal reading from the left over coffee grounds! Intrigued? Book this experience now! If there is anything specific you want to learn from Aysegul or simply want to talk about, you can send her a message with your requests and she will get back to you with a personalised offer.