Mosaic lamp workshops at a glance
A mosaic lamp workshop is a hands-on class. You arrange small pieces of coloured glass on a lamp, stick them in place and leave with the finished piece. Studios guide you step by step, so you do not need any craft experience.
Not all workshops are in the Grand Bazaar. The two studios compared on this page are in Sultanahmet and Beyoğlu. A class takes 2 hours, so it is easy to combine with a bazaar visit on the same day. Prices are 2026 prices in euros per person.
Our picks: mosaic lamp workshops
Our take: the workshop in the Ottoman inn packs your lamp for the flight and suits most visitors. Take the session by Hagia Sophia for a smaller group, and the workshop near the Blue Mosque if you want a little more time.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Mosaic lamp workshop by Hagia Sophia
- Short film on mosaic art
- Lamp workshop
- All materials
A short film on mosaic art, then the workshop in a group of up to eight.
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Mosaic lamp workshop near the Blue Mosque
- Lamp materials
- Step-by-step instruction
- Tea, coffee and homemade biscuits
You build your own mosaic lamp in two and a half hours. Materials, guidance and drinks are covered.
Check availability →Mosaic lamp workshop in an Ottoman inn
- All materials
- Bag and protective packing
- US adapter
Two hours in a 400-year-old inn, and your lamp is packed for the flight home.
Check availability →Mosaic lamp workshops in Istanbul
Two-hour classes where you make your own lamp, with live prices and availability.
Two studios compared
Prices in 2026. Each row is one studio's own product.
| Studio | Address | Length | Price | Languages | What you take home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultanahmet studio | Ishakpaşa Street No. 6, Sultanahmet | 2 hours | €55 for 1 person | English, French, Japanese, Spanish, Turkish | The finished lamp, packed for travel |
| Beyoğlu studio | Hacımimi, Lüleci Hendek Caddesi 20/A, Beyoğlu | 2 hours | €30 or €35 | English, Turkish, Russian | The finished lamp with base, cover and bulb, packed |
The Beyoğlu class costs €30 to €35, so confirm the amount on the booking page before you pay. For most visitors staying in the old city, the Sultanahmet studio is the easier choice: it sits in the old-city tourist area and offers five languages. If the lowest price and a complete lamp with base and bulb matter most, look at the Beyoğlu class.
What to expect in the class
From the first piece of glass to the packed lamp.
The work
An artist shows you how to place the glass pieces. The price at the Sultanahmet studio includes the instructor, equipment, a work area and aprons. The result is yours to keep.
Groups
The Sultanahmet studio quotes a price on request for groups of 6 or more. Ask the studio about children and minimum age before you book.
Booking
Both studios offer online booking or a reservation request. Check the booking page for free places on your day, payment terms, taxes and cancellation rules before you commit.
Taking the lamp home
Both studios pack the lamp. Before you leave, check how it travels in your luggage, and make sure the plug and voltage suit your country.
Making a lamp or buying one
Two ways to bring a lamp home from Istanbul.
If you prefer to buy, lamps and ceramics are on sale in the Grand Bazaar. Both are fragile, so ask for proper packing. A label such as "antique" or "handmade" is a sales description, not a guarantee, and some pieces are reproductions in an old style.
Our shopping guide covers lamps, ceramics and carpets, and the bargaining page explains how to ask for a fair price. The workshop gives you a fixed price and a piece you made yourself, so it suits visitors who do not want to haggle.
The bazaar is open Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and closed on Sundays. See the opening hours when you plan the workshop around a bazaar visit.
Plan the rest of your trip
Where the workshop fits.
Mosaic lamp workshop in Istanbul: frequently asked questions
How long is a mosaic lamp workshop?
Both studio examples take 2 hours.
How much does a mosaic lamp workshop cost?
The Sultanahmet studio costs €55 for one person in 2026. The Beyoğlu studio costs €30 to €35. Prices differ by studio, so compare before you choose.
Is the workshop in the Grand Bazaar?
No, the two examples are in Sultanahmet and Beyoğlu. Not all mosaic lamp workshops are inside the bazaar.
Do I keep the lamp?
Yes. Both studios let you take the finished lamp home, packed. The Beyoğlu class includes the base, cover and bulb.
Which languages are offered?
The Sultanahmet studio works in English, French, Japanese, Spanish and Turkish. The Beyoğlu studio works in English, Turkish and Russian. Ask the studio whether a German-language class is possible before you book.
Is this site official?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no link to the Grand Bazaar administration, the tradespeople's association, the municipality or any workshop.