ISTANBUL · TEA TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 8 istanbul tea tours worth booking. A short list of the ones travellers come home raving about, with prices, run times and who runs them.
4-hour Istanbul Old City guided tour: Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar, with Turkish tea or coffee.
Most Popular“So good. Friendly and knowledgeable guide Yasin new his stuff and made already impressive sites even more so. Highly recommend”
Istanbul tea workshop: taste 5 global teas using Turkish double teapot and Chinese gaiwan methods, then blend your own take-home tea.
“This activity was wonderful! Togrul and Melek were knowledgeable, welcoming, and had great recommendations for sights to see in Istanbul! If you are a tea lover like me, this is a must do activity!”
A 2-hour guided Bosphorus night cruise in Istanbul with tea and cookies, passing Ottoman palaces, fortresses, and glowing bridges.
“It was a very nice tour. The tour team was very friendly, and the guides were knowledgeable about the places we saw. The refreshments were delicious, and I was satisfied. I would like to join other tours.”
Private Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul for up to 6: 2 hours on the water, tea and coffee, palaces and mosque views.
“What a great way to celebrate a birthday. I couldn't have imagined it any better. Thank you!”
Play Turkish card games with a witty 93–95-year-old grandma, sip traditional tea, and laugh in a cozy Istanbul home for $18.
“Had such a lovely time! The atmosphere was super cozy, and it really felt like stepping into a local home. The grandma was so sweet, and her daughter and grandson made sure we all felt welcome and knew how to play the game. There were even some delicious homemade biscuits and snacks—way more than I…”
Make personalized charm jewelry in Galata with Turkish tea. Hands-on workshop, small group, and English guidance for $28.80.
“Thanks Zeynep for a lovely jewellery workshop! Now a have a very specıal necklace with meaningful charms 😍”
Learn Turkish tea brewing and Chinese tea tasting in Istanbul. Compare five tea styles, taste snacks, and make your own blend to take home.
“Togrul was a wonderful instructor. He did an awesome job explaining the different types of tea and the processes to make them. I also appreciated him taking the time to answer all of my questions about tea and Turkey in general. 10/10 workshops!”
Home-style Kahvehane tea tasting in Istanbul with host Bawer, small-group networking, and interactive games for real local conversations.
“Bawer war ein ganz toller Gastgeber. Wir haben ein besonderes Erlebnis erleben dürfen. Uns kam es vor, als wären wir bei Freunden zu Hause. Bawer empfing uns und brachte uns mit weiteren interessanten Menschen zusammen. Der AbebRead more”
