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Little Hagia Sophia/Istanbul’s Oldest Historic Building&Workshops

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$30
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Everyone visits Hagia Sophia, but only a select few discerning travelers know about Little Hagia Sophia.
This extraordinary place receives widespread praise in all online searches.
Now it's your turn... Come, be our guest...
During this session, you will have the opportunity to explore different experiences such as Turkish Delight Making, Aromatherapy – Silk Road Mysticism in Little Hagia Sophia, Traditional Iznik Tile Making, and Mother-of-Pearl Art workshops. These workshops reflect Istanbul's deep-rooted craft traditions and living heritage. You will interact not with a guide, but with a local person living in Istanbul who offers honest insights into the city, its culture, and craft traditions. Private or personalized workshops can also be arranged upon request.
This experience is presented by Captain Bugra, who has over 20 years of front desk experience in Istanbul's best boutique hotels.
Little Hagia Sophia/Istanbul’s Oldest Historic Building&Workshops
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  • ★ How to make Turkish Coffee ?
  • ★★ Complimentary tastings from Turkish cuisine such as börek, helva, Turkish delight, and more.
  • ★ Everything about Istanbul
  • ★★ You can learn how authentic Turkish tea is brewed and enjoy it free of charge.
  • ★ Relaxed, friendly, and conversational experience
  • ★ Traditional Turkish snacks
  • ★★ Get introduced to the art center’s other workshops and meet the artists in person.
  • ★★ History, culture, geography, and fascinating stories you won’t find in guidebooks.
  • ★★ You can learn how traditional Turkish coffee is prepared and enjoy a complimentary tasting.
  • ★ Discover other workshops in Little Hagia Sophia Art Centre
  • ★ How to make Turkish Tea ?

Meeting point
The meeting point is inside the garden of Little Hagia Sophia. Please enter through the garden entrance of Little Hagia Sophia and walk towards our unique arts and crafts center. Follow the “WORKSHOPS” sign, where we will be waiting to welcome you.
Return details
The meeting point is inside the garden of Little Hagia Sophia. Please enter through the garden entrance of Little Hagia Sophia and walk towards our unique arts and crafts center. Follow the “WORKSHOPS” sign, where we will be waiting to welcome you.

Welcome to Istanbul.

Merhaba is "Welcome" in Turkish.
You've settled into your hotel and have a few days ahead of you, but many important questions about the city may still remain unanswered. This experience offers practical help you'll need from your very first day in Istanbul, in a relaxed and conversational setting. You can also meet the arts and artists of the Little Hagia Sophia.

The event is hosted by Captain Bugra, a hotel industry professional with years of reception experience who has personally managed over 300,000 guest check-ins.

In this session, you can learn with great pleasure about the oracle stones dating back to the Pagan Roman period and their traces in Istanbul, Istanbul's unique water rituals, sacred fountains and their historical meanings, the city's energy points and spiritual focal points, as well as Sufism, dervishes and their influence on Istanbul. Stories about Eastern mysticism and symbolism, which have aroused great interest among visitors, are also discussed during the session. Daily life in Istanbul, cultural nuances, and common mistakes visitors make...
After this experience, you can return home as an Istanbulite. (Güle güle meanning is Goodbye )

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Little Hagia Sophia/Istanbul’s Oldest Historic Building&Workshops

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    $30
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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