ISTANBUL · TEA TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 8 istanbul tea tours travellers love most, gathered in one place. Ceremonies, tastings, estate walks and afternoon sittings, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who pours.
Half-day Istanbul tour hitting Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar, with chai or coffee included.
Most Popular“AAA tour! Our guide was KC and his knowledge is superb. He took time to explain our day and made sure explaining the historical value of everything we toured. We felt at ease and comfortable with KC.”
Learn Turkish and Chinese tea methods in Istanbul, taste five global teas, and blend your own tea to take home in 90 minutes.
“Big room with lots of craft happening, very interesting. Zeynap explained the history and making of tea in a very easy to understand way. She has a great knowledge of the subject and passionate in the way she told us about the teas. I would recommend this activity to anyone.”
2-hour Bosphorus night cruise from Galata Bridge with tea and cookies, guided views of palaces, forts, mosques, and 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, with tea and coffee. See Bosphorus Bridge, palaces, and Ortaköy Mosque.
“Excellent service, very client-oriented. I would definitively recommend it.”
Spend an afternoon with Anane, a witty Turkish grandma, learning card games over traditional tea and homemade snacks in a cozy home setting.
“Yesterday was hands down one of the most fun and heartwarming experiences I’ve had in Istanbul! Spending an afternoon with a lively and hilarious Turkish grandma, felt like stepping into a real-life family gathering. We played traditional Turkish card games, and let me tell you - she does not go easy on you! When playing…”
Make your own charm jewelry in Galata with Turkish tea, learn Bazaar techniques, and leave with a wearable piece in about two hours.
“Thanks Zeynep for a lovely jewellery workshop! Now a have a very specıal necklace with meaningful charms 😍”
Learn Turkish and Chinese tea brewing in Istanbul, taste multiple tea styles, and make a take-home blend with an English guide.
“Kamram was a great teacher and showed us all the different types of teas and where to buy. Definitely a great time. Would definitely do again.”
Turkish tea tasting in a Beşiktaş home with Kahvehane-style games, small-group networking, and a YouTube talk format.
“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”
Ceremonies, afternoon sittings, mint pours and estate trails, wherever tea is taken seriously.
