This was a fun activity. Our instructor was very friendly and it was interesting to learn the history of the Turkish coffee and customs. The fortunate telling part is just a fun parlor trick. Definitely worth doing this. I recommend this active to my fellow solo female travelers
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Optional fortune-telling session
- Professional instructor guidance
- Turkish coffee, cezve, and sand-brewing setup
- Choice of sugar level or decaf option
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The experience takes place on the terrace floor of Nomads Cave Hotel, located to the left of Quick China Restaurant. Our staff member at the entrance will welcome you and guide you.
Return
- The experience takes place on the terrace floor of Nomads Cave Hotel, located to the left of Quick China Restaurant. Our staff member at the entrance will welcome you and guide you.
Itinerary
On a rooftop terrace with breathtaking views of Cappadocia's fairy chimneys, learn the traditional art of Turkish coffee — brewed the authentic way, in sand. You'll measure your own coffee, choose your sugar preference, stir it in a cezve (traditional coffee pot), and watch your instructor guide you as you cook it slowly in a bed of hot sand — a technique that's as visual and ritualistic as it is delicious. Once your coffee is ready, sit back and enjoy it while your instructor shares the story and cultural meaning behind Turkish coffee — from hospitality traditions to its role in everyday social life. If you'd like, you can also take part in a fun, optional fortune-telling session, where your coffee grounds are read for symbols and playful interpretations — a lighthearted, social ritual rather than a serious prediction. Decaf coffee is available on request.
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Reviews
This was a fun experience!!! I wish I could remember our guides name . She was blond with glasses. She explained the history of coffee and Turkey. We grind our own beans and prepared our own coffee in sand. She then explained the fortune telling process and proceeded to read our fortunes. It was really fun ! I highly recommend this workshop. In fact I recommend all their workshops. Right before the coffee workshop , we did the mosaic lamp workshop which was also fun and a beautiful souvenir to take back home. They offer a perfume making class that we didn’t have enough time to do but I’d love to take in the future . Fun fact : they offer the same workshops in Antalya and in addition a Kunefe making class that I cannot recommend enough !! Look into it !!
Bee was an amazing host. My best friend and I booked this last minute and we are so glad we did! You have to give this a shot! This was an intimate (fun) history of Turkish coffee and how to make it. We were able to make our own Turkish coffee in the sand and then Bee made us a favorite version of hers which I ended up buying in the store to take home with me along with coffee making items. My favorite part, other than Bee’s wonderful hospitality, was her fortune telling. I believe in fortune and signs. I believe in chance, luck, and good will. I believe in spirituality. I’ve had my fortune told many times and Bee was very spot on with my personality but also at how I tend to go through life. My friend and I were quite shocked at how accurate the things were she was telling us. One thing I loved was Bee being very down to earth but not afraid to tell you the chaotic side of your fortune. A storm started brewing when we arrived and it made for that much more of a cozy vibe. Give this a try!
Erem and Ece were wonderful! My kids and I felt very welcomed and were fully engaged. It was enjoyable to hear the history of turkish coffee, hear stories, chat, and do the hands on process step by step. We checked out the venue on the hotel rooftop earlier in the day while walking around Goreme and discovered the setup also has lamp and perfume making—we scheduled these so that each could do his/her own activity at the same time. It was a great way for all of us to be together and yet do our own thing.
Our coffee expert, Beril, was absolutely amazing! She walked us through the entire coffee-making process and shared some really fun traditional facts about coffee culture in Turkey. The fortune telling at the end was such a fun, memorable touch! I would definitely do this again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting.
This was such a fun experience! My cousin and I had a great time learning more about turkish culture and history. Our tour guide was also so lovely! Thank you AJ! We had an amazing time 🤍
AJ was a great instructor. I did the experience solo and was the only participant, but she sat and had coffee with me and we chatted. She explained Turkish coffee and fortune telling. She took photos and videos for me. I highly recommend.
I had such a wonderful experience learning about the Turkish coffee history and culture. Erin, the host, he was very informative and created such a great ambiance/atmosphere. I also very much enjoyed the fortune telling as well! Highly recommend!
Ece was a great host for this experience. She was warm, friendly and knowledgeable. Her reading of my fortune was the highlight of my stay in Cappadocia. I highly recommend doing this experience but with her specifically!
Yagmur was so friendly! We had a great experience with her teaching us about Turkish coffee and reading our fortunes. Definitely recommend this activity. :)
I would like to thank our Turkish guide to the world of Turkish coffee, the girl with the wonderful name Yagmur (translated from Turkish as rain). She is Turkish by nationality and knows Turkish traditions very well. We brewed delicious coffee together and I learned how to cook and drink it properly. We were also given a gift- a Turk and a cup and saucer made of clay, as well as a guide to fortune-telling on coffee grounds, which was very nice and pleasant! The tour was conducted in English and Yagmur speaks it well, everything was clear and fascinating.
We experienced this together with instructor Yagmur. We had a great time learning about the history of Turkish coffee and Turkish culture. In particular, the story about couples was very surprising 🤭 The souvenirs were also wonderful, and I’m looking forward to making it at home 😊 Thank you so much 😊
Thoroughly enjoyed my Turkish coffee making workshop with Eren, learning the history behind Turkish coffee and the taste changes when having it with Turkish delight, cardamom and cinnamon, I would highly recommend
Amazing tour if you want to learn more about turkish culture and try turkish coffee and see how its made 10/10 would recommend
Zehra was amazing! She taught me so much about Turkish coffee-making and culture. She also offers decaf coffee. I loved the treats and had so much fun listening to her fortune-telling. What an informative and engaging experience—I recommend to everyone!
I joined the turkish coffee experience with my partner today. The session is hosted by Zehra. She made the class interesting and interactive and show us clear instructions step by step. We learn how to make turkish coffee and learnt the history and culture behind it. I would love to come back for more experiences. Highly recommended to anyone visiting:))
Ahmed was the best teacher who taught me so much about the traditional way of 'cooking' Turkish coffee, the local way of using it as unspoken hints, and reading my fortune based on my coffee cup. It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend this. I even went back to buy the cup/saucer set because I couldn't find any similar ones in town.
We had a great experience with Zehra making Turkish coffee and a coffee cup reading. Zehra was very knowledgeable and shared history and culture with us as we learnt the art of how Turkish coffee is made. Would recommend this fun activity
This was so much fun! I wanted a cultural experience to complement all the hiking we’ve been doing in Göreme. The price was extremely reasonable, the location was clean and comfortable, and the class size was small which made for a very personal experience. Zehra was a great teacher! She took the time to explain everything well, even using her phone to translate for people who may not have strong English. (Zehra’s English was great btw!). She also told some fun stories and traditions. We made our coffee of course, and we also got to sample some different additions to modify the flavor like cardamom or cinnamon, which was a really cool surprise! It felt like a fun afternoon with friends. Highly recommend!
Very enjoyable activity, well organised and thoughtful. Ahmed was very knowledgeable and was great to hear about the tradition. Great value!
Akmet was an amazing guide on our coffee journey. We learned about the history of Turkish coffee, the cultural significance, the art of making it and reading fortunes. Such a great experience we can’t recommend it enough!
This is a very relaxing hour and a half to learn about the art of Turkish Coffee. A must for all Coffee lovers traveling to Cappadocia. Ahmed was excellent and a great fortune teller :)
Had a beautiful experience with Zehra today. She explained the history of coffee and the traditions associated with the Turkish people. She took me through the process of making an excellent cup of coffee, and now it’s something I can do on my own. It was a great afternoon sitting with such a lovely person, and I loved the experience and knowledge that she passed on to me. Thank you Zehra ! And thanks for reading my fortune in the coffee grounds- you were amazingly accurate :)
The coffee brewing class was really fun. Zehra shared lots about coffee and Turkish culture throughout the class. We brewed our own coffee and tried it with Turkish delights, cinnamon and cardamom. They were all really delish. Finished the class off with a fortune telling experience. Our guide was really wonderful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this experience. Left with lots of gifts.
This is an amazing experience, Denis taught me a lot of things regarding coffee and the hand crafted way to prepared, it was delicious, also the final is super interesting, don’t miss it if you come to capadoccia.
Zehra gave us a bit of a background explanation about coffee in general and Turkish coffee, including a few stories and the history. You can see she’s very passionate about it. Coffee was delicious and the whole experience making it was so fun. We even did the fortune telling which is not usually our thing but was fun to do!
It was fascinating to know the history of Turkish Coffee! ☕️ Lovely time with awakening taste. Best part is the Fortune telling!!! So don’t miss this out. ~Sharon
This was great for coffee lovers and non-coffee lovers! Ahmet was a great host who shared the interesting history of coffee and its importance in Turkish culture. The shop was beautiful and we had so much fun preparing coffee in the traditional way and the fortune telling was amazing! We did ATVs, balloons and sightseeing but this was our favorite activity in Cappadocia! Thank you Ahmet and family!
Great time! Was prompt, patient and very inviting for the activity. Was a very enjoyable time, something to relax and learn. Could be down with family. Very clean environment and truly the best guide!
This workshop was a highlight of my time spent in Cappadocia. Denise was an incredible host and welcomed us making the experience so much fun. We learned about Turkish hospitality, how to make the perfect cup of Turkish coffee, and about the history of coffee in Turkey and the role in social connection. Denise helped bring it all to life with her stories and experience. The best part was having our fortune read based on the coffee grinds. Denise was spot on with her readings. This workshop was amazing -- thank you Denise for hosting us!
We loved the experience from beg to end. From understanding more about Turkish coffee, making the coffee, drinking it and then getting our fortune read, it was all so much fun! We highly recommend it!
It was a very interesting and delightful experience! Zehra is kind and shared a lot on kahve but also turkish traditions! The fortune telling was such a special experience! Definitely recommend it!
I recommend Denis. I learned about the Turkish coffee. I enjoyed it :) If you like to learn more about the history, this is a great workshop.
What an amazing experience with Denise! She was lovely from the start and had so much knowledge. We loved our coffee making experience, coffee will never be the same again in a positive ways. We loved our coffee reading at the end and believe it or not it hit the nail on the spot. So intuitive! Loved it! Thank you so much Denise for making this such a great experience for us.
We had an incredible experience at this workshop. Deniz was very lovely and well-informed. We learned a lot about the history of coffee and had a great introduction to traditional Turkish coffee. The pistachio coffee was also delicious!
A surprisingly incredible, educational and fun experience with Denise. She not only took us through the the origins of coffee, but her story telling was otherworldly. It definitely exceeded our expectations and the fortune telling from the coffee grounds blew our minds!! Like, WOW!! What an exquisite and exotic experience for the price. Amazing.
Great workshop! Ahmet is a very knowledgeable teacher in the art of Turkish coffee. I’ll have a good memory from my time in Cappadocia and a new skill to bring home!
Very nice host, lots of information on history of coffee and excellent guidance on how to make a good turkish coffee. The ambient is astonishing with good energy. Fortunate telling is a delight at the end of the workshop. We received a nice gift as well. We highly recommend it!
I joined the Coffee Workshop with my girlfriend. Our tutor-Ahmet is nice and funny. We learned about the history, cooking method and knowledge of coffee. In the workshop, you can make the Turkish Coffee on your own. After tasting the coffee, there is a fortune telling section, which you can make a wish and know more about yourself.😊
It is a nice and unforgettable experience in Cappadocia. It is happy to learn the history and tradition of Turkish coffee.Thank you Ahmet for the Turkish coffee workshop with us. Don’t hesitate to come!
It was a great experience of coffee making and fortune telling. We had limited time because we had a flight to catch but it was well accommodated and we still learned a lot in around an hour.
Enjoyed the Turkish coffee making very much! Zehra was our guide and made the experience of coffee making amazing. Highly recommend.
What a unique experience. The host Ahmet is such a kind man, patient with us and made learning how to make Turkish coffee so fun. Bonus points for his fortune telling interpretation of our coffee. I'll be making Turkish coffee at home in a few weeks using sand from Los Angeles!
If you are a coffee lover this is a great experience for you!! But the address is the Viator website is incorrect just used Google Maps "Highlights in Cappadocia Workshops" just like that.
My partner and I attended this Turkish Coffee and Fortune Reading workshop, and it was a fantastic experience. Since we were the only two participants that day, the session felt very personalized. Our instructor, Zehra, was incredibly knowledgeable and made the class engaging and enjoyable. She walked us through the proper way to prepare Turkish coffee, highlighting common mistakes made in some markets. We learned how roasting times affect the flavor and even got to touch and smell different coffee beans before and after roasting. Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast like me or just looking for a fun activity to do as a couple, this workshop is a great choice. The two-hour duration was perfect—giving us time to learn, make the coffee, and enjoy it. Zehra also shared fascinating cultural insights about Turkish coffee traditions. She also inquired about our coffee-drinking habits back home, making the experience feel authentic and personal. The fortune reading at the end was a fun touch, making the whole experience even more memorable. I highly recommend this workshop!
Ahmet guided us through the coffee making experience yesterday and provided us with an interesting history of coffee and coffee making. He was very knowledgeable and a well equipped story teller. We were lucky enough to be the only people in the class. A great experience, which we highly recommend to all. Thank you Ahmet!!
This was really fun! I'd highly recommend both for coffee lovers and for travellers just looking for a few hours of chill good time. You learn about the history of coffee, smell different varieties, learn the Turkish coffee making process, get your fortune told, and get a gift set to go. Pretty good value! Special shout out to Zehra for being a fun, engaging, and charming teacher.
This was a very nice experience. I had bought Turkish coffee on a previous trip and turns out I was making it wrong! Lol so grateful for the class. The fortune telling was also a nice experience and the gift set a very nice touch!
Esmir was a kind and gracious host. I enjoyed the day and the task of making Turkish coffee. It is at a leisurely pace, don’t book anything else within a 4 hour window so you can enjoy the time. The gift at the end is so nice! Thank you. Fortune telling was pretty accurate! (Edi) I think his name was, was gracious as well. Just know the workshop is in the building with a mosaic lamp making too. Thank you!
Ege was a great person to do this with. It was just me so I liked having my own private experience! History AND coffee.
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