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Turkish Delight Making Workshop Experience / Little Hagia Sophia

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$49.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

You’ve explored Istanbul, tasted its flavors, and now you're returning home not just with souvenirs — but with a story. In this workshop, held in the enchanting surroundings of Little Hagia Sophia, you’ll learn how to make authentic Turkish Delight, a centuries-old treat that you can now create with your own signature twist.

Perfect for families, couples, and curious travelers — you’ll leave with sweet memories, a handmade box of your own delights, and a skill you can share forever.

Step into the cozy interior of Little Hagia Sophia and learn how to make Turkish Delight (lokum) from scratch using traditional ingredients and techniques. You’ll work alongside a local host as you mix, cook, and shape the sweets by hand. While your lokum sets, enjoy Turkish tea and learn about the cultural history of this iconic treat. At the end of the session, you’ll taste your creation and take home a box of your handmade delights. No experience needed—just bring your sweet tooth and curiosity!
Turkish Delight Making Workshop Experience / Little Hagia Sophia
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • ✦ Take home a box filled with the delights you’ve made as a delicious souvenir
  • ✦ Prepare the sweet from scratch using copper pot, wooden spoon and natural ingredients
  • ✦ Use authentic flavors like rose, citrus and mastic to personalize your own delights
  • ✦ This is a brand new workshop — surprise gifts await our first guests!
  • ✦ Shape, cut, and powder your Turkish Delight by hand in the traditional way
  • ✦ Taste your fresh creations and compare with classic samples offered by the host
  • ✦ Shop from a variety of artisanal Turkish Delights available at the venue
  • ✦ Learn the story of Turkish Delight and its deep cultural roots in Turkish tradition
  • ✦ Enjoy complimentary Turkish tea and cofee during the experience
  • ✦ Get hands-on with mixing, cooking, and perfecting the ideal texture and flavor
  • ✦ All tools, ingredients, and protective aprons are provided during the session

Unlike typical cooking classes, this workshop takes place inside the historic Little Hagia Sophia—an architectural gem rarely open to interactive experiences. You’ll make Turkish Delight from scratch using authentic techniques in a space steeped in centuries of history. What makes it truly special is the hands-on process paired with cultural storytelling, local insights, and the chance to create sweets just as they were made generations ago. Guests leave not only with delicious handmade lokum, but also with an unforgettable memory rooted in flavor, tradition, and place.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Turkish Delight Making Workshop Experience / Little Hagia Sophia

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    $49.00
    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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