Audio GuidePelit Chocolate Museum

Step inside the Pelit Chocolate Museum in Istanbul, and you are met with the sweet scent of cocoa in the air and the gentle sound of a flowing chocolate waterfall. This museum, which opened alongside the Pelit Chocolate Factory in the late nineteen-fifties, is not far from the heart of the city but feels like entering another world. Originally, it began as a showcase for the skills of Pelit’s chocolatiers, who have been crafting Turkish chocolates for more than sixty years. Over time, the museum has become a destination all its own, inviting visitors from across the world.

Öznur Deniz

Here, chocolate is more than a treat—it becomes art. The museum holds five themed halls. In the Main Hall, visitors taste real, warm chocolate straight from a cascading waterfall, using small cups to scoop some up before moving on to see grand chocolate sculptures like Noah’s Ark surrounded by animals, all skillfully carved.

Ali

In Istanbul Hall, you will find chocolate versions of the city’s most famous landmarks. Bronze and cream-colored towers stand in tribute to sites such as the Hagia Sophia, the Maiden’s Tower, and the Galata Tower—all crafted with astonishing accuracy.

أنس أبو هلال

The Hall of Greats celebrates world figures, such as Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, and other leaders whose chocolate likenesses add a unique flavor to history.

Fikret Alp Yağmur

Art lovers can stroll through the Arts Hall, where classic artwork and beloved fairytale characters, such as Snow White, are recreated from chocolate. Next, the Hall of Civilizations explores ancient cultures that shaped Turkey, from the Ottoman to the Byzantine empires, telling their stories through edible canvases.

Husam Ismail

Children have their own paradise here, with a bright section filled with fairy tale heroes, swings, and games. Throughout the museum, guests can watch expert chocolatiers mold and paint chocolate figures, bringing the craft closer to every visitor.

The journey ends at a colorful gift shop that resembles a small Egyptian bazaar, offering handcrafted chocolates to take home, and a cozy restaurant with Turkish and Ottoman touches, perfect for relaxing after the tour.