Turkish Delight Workshop / Cooking Class in Little Hagia Sophia
Overview
Rather than buying store-bought sweets, make Turkish delight from scratch in Istanbul’s historic Little Hagia Sophia. This small-group workshop teaches the traditional process, from mixing and cooking in a copper pot to shaping and powdering your lokum by hand. Personalize it with Anatolian aromas , hear the story behind the treat from a local Istanbul master, and take your creations home in an Iznik tile gift bowl. Turkish tea ,Turkish Coffee and cookies are served.
What's Included
- ✦ All tools, ingredients, and protective aprons are provided during the session
- ✦ A gift of Iznik tiles. Inside is the Turkish delight you made.
- ✦ Get hands-on with mixing, cooking, and perfecting the ideal texture and flavor
- ✦ Enjoy complimentary Turkish tea and cofee during the experience
- ✦ Learn the story of Turkish Delight and its deep cultural roots in Turkish tradition
- ✦ Taste your fresh creations and compare with classic samples offered by the host
- ✦ Shape, cut, and powder your Turkish Delight by hand in the traditional way
- ✦ Prepare the sweet from scratch using copper pot, wooden spoon and natural ingredients
Meeting Location
Küçük Ayasofya
Küçük Ayasofya Camii Sokagi No:20, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This workshop takes place in a former monastery in the garden of the historic Little Hagia Sophia, an architectural gem rarely open to interactive experiences. In a setting steeped in centuries of history, you'll make Turkish delight (Lokum) from scratch using authentic techniques. What makes it truly special is the hands-on process, cultural storytelling, local knowledge, 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 the setting. You'll learn many details from a local Istanbul master, from the importance of copper cookware in Turkish cuisine to the subtleties of using wooden spoons. You can create your own recipes using seasonal fruits, nuts, and flower nectar.
There are no limits to the shapes you can create! However, we recommend cube-shaped versions. A fun, enjoyable event full of history and culture!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Activity code: C-192954P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- ✦ All tools, ingredients, and protective aprons are provided during the session.
- ✦ A gift of Iznik tiles. Inside is the Turkish delight you made.
- ✦ Get hands-on with mixing, cooking, and perfecting the ideal texture and flavor.
- ✦ Enjoy complimentary Turkish tea and cofee during the experience.
- ✦ Learn the story of Turkish Delight and its deep cultural roots in Turkish tradition.
- ✦ Taste your fresh creations and compare with classic samples offered by the host.
- ✦ Shape, cut, and powder your Turkish Delight by hand in the traditional way.
- ✦ Prepare the sweet from scratch using copper pot, wooden spoon and natural ingredients.
The minimum age to participate is 5..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Turkish Delight Workshop / Cooking Class in Little Hagia Sophia is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Turkish Delight Workshop / Cooking Class in Little Hagia Sophia will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- ✦ All tools, ingredients, and protective aprons are provided during the session
- ✦ A gift of Iznik tiles. Inside is the Turkish delight you made.
- ✦ Get hands-on with mixing, cooking, and perfecting the ideal texture and flavor
- ✦ Enjoy complimentary Turkish tea and cofee during the experience
- ✦ Learn the story of Turkish Delight and its deep cultural roots in Turkish tradition
- ✦ Taste your fresh creations and compare with classic samples offered by the host
- ✦ Shape, cut, and powder your Turkish Delight by hand in the traditional way
- ✦ Prepare the sweet from scratch using copper pot, wooden spoon and natural ingredients
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
