Istanbul Coffee Tours: Our Top 13

1.Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,308 reviews · 2 hours · from $23Our pick

At Merhaba Pastanesi in Fatih, an English-speaking guide such as Kübra, Mehmet, or Taner introduces Turkish coffee culture, then shows you how to grind beans and brew coffee in a cezve. You will taste several coffees with Turkish delight, try a playful fortune-telling ritual, and take home coffee-making supplies.

“The workshop was conducted in a very professional manner. Our guide had extensive knowledge about coffee and a wonderful ability to talk about it in an engaging way. We learned a great deal during the experience. The coffee was absolutely delicious, and everything took place in a fantastic atmosphere. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Istanbul.”

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2.Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 451 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

In a 500-year-old room in central Istanbul, an English-speaking instructor such as Petek or Fatma explains Turkish coffee culture, guides you through brewing, serves traditional pairings, and reads the grounds for fun. You choose between two coffee blends and leave with a handmade Turkish coffee cup.

“Petek did a great job with the workshop. From the history, to the process, to the fortune telling the journey was fun!”

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3.Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop: Fortune Telling & Gift Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27Top rated

At Highlights in Istanbul Workshops in Beyoğlu, an English-speaking guide such as Esin, Zeynep, Togrul, or Adema leads you through Turkish coffee culture. You grind beans, brew coffee in a copper cezve over sand, taste menengiç coffee, enjoy Turkish delight, and finish with a playful fortune reading and take-home gift set.

“Good fun, informative and very interesting. It was a lovely way to learn how to make Turkish coffee. The tools to do this were all provided and we look forward to making the coffee again at home.”

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4.Istanbul Highlights: Guided Tour with Turkish Tea or Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

This four-hour walking tour covers Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Muhammad, Salih, KC, and Ozge are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing. The $60.49 fee covers guiding and tea or coffee, but attraction tickets cost extra.

“We had a wonderful time on the walking tour and learned so much about the places we visited. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Loved it.”

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5.Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

At Şapçı Han Közde Kahve in Eminönü, you’ll learn to prepare Turkish coffee, taste several styles with tea and Turkish delight, and read coffee grounds for fun. English-speaking instructors including Petek, Aleyna, Benjamin, Fatma, and Mesude lead the two-hour class. Groups are capped at 10, and you take home a coffee cup or small coffee set.

“had an amazing experience during the Turkish coffee workshop with Petek. She guided us through the history and ritual of Turkish coffee with passion, clarity, and a contagious enthusiasm. The workshop was engaging and well-paced, making it easy to appreciate every step of the process. What made the experience truly special was the coffee grounds reading at the end — incredibly accurate, thoughtful, and surprisingly spot on. Petek has a genuine talent and a warm, welcoming energy that makes you feel instantly at ease. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience Turkish coffee beyond just drinking it. this was cultural, personal, and unforgettable.”

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6.Sand Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop in Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · 30 min · from $12Best value

At Villa Sphendone Suites in Sultanahmet, a local host such as Mehmet guides you through brewing Turkish coffee on hot sand. You will learn the coffee’s Ottoman-era traditions, prepare your own cup, drink it in traditional cups, and may wear Turkish clothing for photos. Groups are limited to eight.

“Excellent! Very educational about Turkish culture and coffee. Mehmet is very friendly and went out of his way for extra fortune telling tips. Super worth it.”

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7.Istanbul Sand Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop in Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $15

At Villa Sphendone Suites near the Blue Mosque, you’ll grind and brew Turkish coffee in a traditional cezve over hot sand. Guides such as Mehmet, Beritan, and Talay explain the coffee’s cultural roots, then serve it with Turkish delights and tea. The small group, capped at eight, makes this an easy cultural stop between sights.

“The experience took place in our guide's home which was a short walk from the Blue Mosque. He was engaging and entertaining and made the experience fun for us both. It was a short little workshop but was an enjoyable way to learn about Turkish coffee culture.”

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8.Turkish Coffee on Sand and Fortune-Telling Workshop by Gentlemen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16

Meet Ilker and the Gentlemen near Istiklal Caddesi for a 90-minute Turkish coffee workshop. You’ll smell the beans, prepare coffee on hot sand, taste sweets and sherbet, learn local customs, and receive a personalized fortune reading plus a small departure gift. Scheduling is flexible, and groups are capped at 12.

“Lovely time and talk with the Young Gentleman :) They are very open to ideas, friendly and happy to share about their country and culture. The fortune-telling part was interesting (my favourite) and the coffee and sweets were good and original, thank you!”

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9.Turkish Coffee Brewing on Sand + Gift Set

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · 1h 30m · from $33

In a bright atelier between Galataport and Galata Tower, you hand-grind beans, brew Turkish and menengiç coffee on heated sand, learn about UNESCO-listed coffee culture, and join a traditional fortune-reading ritual. English, Turkish, and Russian-speaking guides lead the 90-minute workshop. Your gift set includes a cezve, cup, coffee, and booklet.

“Esin was the absolute best, we had so much fun! Her personality is perfect for this workshop. She taught us the history, helped us grind the coffee beans, heat the coffee in the sand, and then read our coffee grounds after. Highly recommend.”

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10.Turkish Coffee Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $239

Meet your guide near the German Fountain or arrange pickup from a central European-side hotel. Walk through Eminönü and the spice bazaar, taste coffee in old cafés, see Ottoman coffee storage areas, visit Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi and Hacı Bekir, then make Turkish coffee on a sand stove and receive a certificate.

“DO NOT MISS THIS TOUR!!! My husband and I went on this tour last week with Ms. Sanem. We had a blast as we learned about the history of Turkish Coffee and processes. As we were led through various cafes, we learned about the importance of Turkish Coffee presentation. We bypassed a huge line and did a tour of the Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi shop where we saw how they grind the coffee. We also went to the best sweets shop to make sure that we had the perfect Turkish Delights for our coffee. Last we made our own coffee and were presented with certificates. This was the most unique experience…”

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11.Guided Shopping Trip with Turkish Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 4 hours

Meet your English-speaking guide in Sultanahmet for a private shopping walk through the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar. You will visit ceramic, jewelry, and carpet shops, taste Turkish coffee and delight, and learn how to compare local goods. Guides such as Eylem, Ayhan, Taha, and Perihan tailor the route to your interests.

“Eylem was my guide for this tour and let me tell you she is AMAZING. First of all she customizes things for you. I personally wanted to see bags, and Turkish lamps and she delivered! She took me to the best stores in all of the bazaar with the highest quality goods. As a side, when you’re shopping almost every store I went to sat me down offered me tea and coffees and little snacks, it felt very VIP. I managed to snag a couple of very high quality bags and lamps because of her. She also treats you like a celebrity. She took a ton of photos of me…”

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12.Afternoon Bosphorus Boat and Bus Tour with cable car from Pierre Loti Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 25 reviews · from $35

You’ll cross Istanbul by boat, bus, and cable car in about three hours. The Bosphorus cruise passes Dolmabahce Palace, Maiden’s Tower, Ottoman villas, and modern apartments. A guide such as Amal may add useful local context, while Pierre Loti Tepesi brings a fine Golden Horn view. Pickup is offered from central Istanbul hotels, but timing and meeting points can change.

“We enjoyed the tour very much. Our guide Amal was very nice and told us a lot about all the sceneries. Great value for money. Meeting point was good. Bused were already there. Everything was good on time. Thank you for the nice experience. Pierre Loti was very nice. Just wish we had a little more free time there to enjoy the view more.”

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13.Turkish Coffee Trail

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $472

Spend about four hours tracing Istanbul’s coffee culture with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to six. Visit a coffee museum, historic cafés, Eminönü bazaars, Ottoman-era storage buildings, and Kurukahvedji Inn. You’ll learn to brew Turkish coffee, taste several cups, and receive hotel transport if staying centrally.

“I had a great time on this coffee tour of Istanbul. My guide, Tuncer, was fantastic. He not only explained the history of coffee in Istanbul, but also he was a great conversationalist. We easily passed the time talking about Turkish culture, art, and history. Of course, he guided me towards three great coffee shops in the city, and he showed me a few places to buy fresh-roasted coffee beans for use at home, yet it was his kind, friendly, professional nature that was the real highlight. I would highly recommend this adventure in Istanbul.”

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