Istanbul

Turkish Delight Workshop: History, Tasting & Making Experience

5.0(21 reviews)
1h 30minFree cancellation

Description

Experience Turkish Delight in the most authentic way: learn its 250-year-old story, taste three unique varieties, and watch each step of the traditional lokum-making process in a hands-on cultural workshop. Guided by a local expert and completed with a special gift from Istanbul’s oldest confectioner, Hacı Bekir (est. 1777).

Highlights

  • Short term availability
  • Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
  • Cooking Classes
  • Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
  • Small Group
  • Food & Drink
  • New Product

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese, Turco

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

  • 200g boxed Turkish Delight from Hacı Bekir Efendi (est. 1777)
  • Professional cutting and coating
  • Step-by-step lokum-making
  • Guided explanation of lokum history and production
  • Tasting of three types of Turkish Delight
  • Cultural Turkish Delight workshop in Istanbul
  • Local expert host

Not included

  • Personal purchases

Itinerary

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    Discover the story behind Turkish Delight and learn how this

    Discover the story behind Turkish Delight and learn how this iconic sweet has been made for centuries. Enjoy a guided cultural session where you watch each step of the lokum-making process, taste three different varieties, and explore its history from the Ottoman Palace to modern Istanbul. During the workshop you will see how the syrup is prepared, how starch is added, and how traditional lokum is shaped and coated. This is a hands-on learning experience, but the lokum made during the session is not consumed or taken home due to the required resting period. At the end of the experience, you will receive a special gift: a 200-gram box of classic Turkish Delight from Hacı Bekir, Istanbul’s oldest and most famous lokum maker (est. 1777). A perfect cultural activity for beginners, food lovers, and anyone curious about Istanbul’s sweet traditions.

Meeting point

Once you arrive at the location, you will see a place called "KÖZDE KAHVE." Please enter the small street next to it. Walk a bit further and you will find the building entrance. Go upstairs, and at the end of the corridor, you will see Room 109. If you need any help contact us via Whatsapp!

Useful information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Bambino10-19 anni
    40
  • Adulto20-100 anni
    40

Review distribution

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