Istanbul: Soap Making Workshop with a Craftsman in Old City

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ID: GYG1319608-2015466
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Paese: Turkey

Durata: 01:30 ore


Descrizione

Get creative at a soap making workshop in Old City ! Mix delicious scents & colors to craft a custom soap. Choose mouth-watering shapes like a donut, cheesecake, latte, or a hammam soap with loofah.
Take a creative break from sightseeing with a hands-on arts and crafts experience right in the center of Istanbul's Old City, a perfect fun activity as a couple, family and friends.

Located in Sultanahmet, our workshop is perfectly situated just a short walk from the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern.

During this 1.5-hour interactive workshop, you will learn the relaxing art of traditional and modern soap making. You are the designer: start by exploring our wide selection of natural essences and vibrant colors to blend the perfect, personalized scent. All of our materials are strictly 100% vegan, ensuring a high-quality and skin-friendly product.

Make the design completely your own by choosing from an expansive library of fun and culturally inspired molds. You can craft a classic Turkish Bath soap embedded with a natural exfoliating loofah, get playful with a colorful donut shape, mold a realistic-looking Turkish delight, or choose from many more creative options available in the studio.

Throughout the process, our instructors will guide you step-by-step. By the end of the session, your custom creation will be perfectly set. You will leave with one beautiful, handcrafted bar of soap—a highly personal, zero-waste souvenir to remember your time in Istanbul.

Punti salienti

  • Enjoy a 2-hour soap making workshop in the historic heart of Sultanahmet.
  • Craft 1 personalized, 100% vegan soap to take home as a unique souvenir.
  • Customize your creation with your favorite vibrant colors and soothing essences.
  • Choose from variety of molds, including donuts, latte ,hamam loofahs & more
  • Take a creative break just steps from Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace.

Lingue guida

INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI
All soap bases, colors, and essences used are 100% vegan and skin-safe.
The workshop involves handling warm soap bases; children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
Your soap will need a short time to set during the workshop before it is ready to be packaged and taken with you.
By Tram (T1 Line - Highly Recommended): Take the T1 tram line and get off at the Sultanahmet stop. From the tram stop, walk towards the shop is about an 8-minute walk from the station. By Marmaray (Underground Train): If you are coming from the Asian side or distant European neighborhoods, take the Marmaray and exit at Sirkeci Station. From there, you can either take a scenic 15-minute walk up the hill to Sultanahmet, or transfer to the T1 Tram (heading towards Bağcılar) and ride it to the Sultanahmet stop. By Ferry: If arriving by ferry to Eminönü (from Kadıköy or Üsküdar), walk across the square to the Eminönü tram station. Take the T1 Tram heading towards Bağcılar and get off at the Sultanahmet stop. By Taxi / Uber: Please note that the Sultanahmet area has restricted vehicle access and heavy traffic. If you are taking a taxi, ask the driver to drop you off as close to the Sultanahmet Tram Station as possible, and walk the remaining distance to the shop.
INCLUSO
  • 1.5-hour guided arts and crafts soap making workshop
  • All necessary materials (100% vegan soap base, diverse colors, and aromatic essences)
  • All equipments ( stove , knife , heating glasses )
  • Access to a wide variety of molds (hamam loofah, donut, Turkish delight and many more options)
  • Beautifully packaged, handmade bar of soap to take home
  • Step-by-step instruction from a local craftsman
  • Tea & Snacks
NON INCLUSO
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Cancellazioni

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