The 15 Best Workshops & Classes Worldwide

1.Dubai Evening Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class Al Marmoom Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,500 reviews · from $189Our pick

Spend about six hours exploring Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve by modern transfer and open-air 1980s Mercedes G Class. Expect a short camel caravan, coffee making, Arabic dress, falcon photos, a six-course Bedouin dinner, campfire stories, and telescope stargazing. Guides may include Imran, Mustafa, Muhammad, or Usman.

“Our guide Muhammad was caring and helpful. Seeing the nature preserve, flora and fauna, was awesome. The bbq dinner was incredible - lamb, chicken, Bedouin salads and so many side dishes.”

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2.Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 948 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Chef Forrest Parker leads a 90-minute Charleston history walk from the Pineapple Fountain to a cozy bistro, linking landmarks and Lowcountry food traditions. Then watch him cook three recipes, enjoy a wine-paired lunch, and take the recipes home. Groups are limited to 11.

“Awesome experience, really cool to have the chef cooking and preparing the dishes in front of us and really explaining how we can make the items ourselves. The shrimp and grits was a real treat, I couldn't recommend this highly enough to anyone that loves food and a good time!!!”

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3.Sip History in The Sun Cabana Covered Cocktail Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $97

Meet Spirit Youngblood and Logan Lucky at Charleston’s Frontier Lounge for a two-hour outdoor cocktail class. You’ll hear stories behind classic drinks, enjoy three cocktails and bar snacks, and may get behind the bar to make one yourself. Bring a valid ID and expect a social group of up to 20.

“Great way to spend a time exploring new cocktails and making new friends. Colton was the prefect mixologist host.”

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4.Amsterdam: 3-Course Meal in Historic 1st Class Waiting Rooms

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 292 reviews · from $61

Enjoy a three-course lunch or dinner in Amsterdam Central Station’s former first-class waiting rooms, designed by Pierre Cuypers in 1885. Choose from dishes such as carpaccio, beef tenderloin, duck, salmon, vegetarian curry, and tiramisu while taking in the restored interior and views toward Damrak.

“Excellent service and wonderful meal in a great setting.”

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5.2 Hour Historic Market Food Tour and Hands-On Biscuit Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Spend two hours at Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn Curb Market with a guide such as Nic, Ariel, Glenn, or Kristin. Sample four vendor dishes, learn the market’s story, and make Southern biscuits from scratch. The small group is capped at 12, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available by request.

“We had a wonderful time! Ariel was a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and attended everyone's needs. I would recommend this tour.”

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6.Milan: Fresh Pasta and Tiramisù Class in A Historical Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 195 reviews · from $84

Spend three hours in a historic Milan home making tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisu with a family chef such as Caterina, Federico, Luca, or Francesca. You will cook, eat, sip wine and homemade limoncello, and receive the recipes by email afterward.

“it was amazing, Katarina was super cute and funny, we had great time! amazing class! I recommend it !”

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7.Mojo Workshop Cooking Class in Ancient Canarian Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 127 reviews · 2 hours · from $34Best value

At Casa Carmen in Chirche, Chef Ave guides you through traditional red and green mojo using fresh local ingredients and a mortar and pestle. Erik adds stories about Tenerife’s food and past, followed by a generous tasting of Canarian potatoes, tapas, drinks, and homemade sauces.

“This workshop was absolutely brilliant - lovely hosts, beautiful setting and a really enjoyable workshop. Would 10/10 recommend for anyone thinking of going!”

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8.Rome: Five Shapes of Pasta Cooking Class in Ancient Tavern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $67

In Rome’s late-1800s Antica Osteria Cucina, chefs Emanuele and Angelo teach you to roll pasta by hand and shape ravioli, agnolotti del plin, tortellini, cappelletti, and fettuccine. You’ll eat two pasta dishes with sauces, enjoy cheese and prosecco, and finish with express tiramisu.

“My wife and I spent 8 days in Italy and did several tours and other experiences. This was by far the top of both our list. Emanuel was absolutely amazing. We learned so much and will definitely be making our own pasta once we get home.”

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9.Syracuse: Traditional Cooking Class & Ancient Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · from $134

Meet Chef Ettore at Piazza Pancali and walk through Ortigia’s market, tasting local produce while choosing ingredients for lunch. Then cook seafood, pasta, meat, or other Sicilian dishes in a small group of up to eight. The menu can be shaped around your tastes.

“This was an excellent cooking class! Ettore is an expert. He previously was the pasta chef at a 2 star Michelin restaurant and is now back in his hometown sharing his love of cooking Italian cuisine. He took us around the market and knew every vendor and chef there. He picked the menu based off of our interests and what looked the best that day. While other classes seemed to only offer pizza and arancini, we made a strawberry salad, two homemade pastas (one pistachio pesto and the other seafood), and tuna steaks. He served us wine and limoncello. I learned so much about Italian cooking and had a great…”

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10.Sip History In a Secret Speakeasy Cocktail Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $97

Meet Tommy Alchemy’s certified alchemists downtown, across from Marion Square, for a two-hour cocktail class. You’ll learn drink history and bar basics, make cocktails with hands-on guidance, enjoy three drinks and snacks, and finish with practical shaking and straining skills.

“Sky was an amazing bartender. So knowledgeable and the cocktails were tasty. I learned so much about how to create a great cocktail.”

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11.Rome: Ancient Mosaic Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $106

In Rome’s Monti neighborhood, Alex, Julia, Hope, or another Studio Cassio artist guides you through Roman mosaic history, marble cutting, texture, and composition. You’ll work with local stone in a small group and take home a framed 7-by-5-inch mosaic packed in a sturdy box.

“It gave us a true appreciation for this art, after seeing so many mosaics at the Vatican. Our instructors were wonderful, knowledgeable and so personable!”

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12.Charleston: Sip History Cocktail Making Class w Drinks Incl.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $97

Spend two hours at Charleston’s Frontier Lounge learning Prohibition history and cocktail craft with Tommy, James, or Jack. You’ll enjoy three drinks, snacks, bar tools, and a final cocktail you make yourself. Non-alcoholic options are available, and the class is wheelchair accessible.

“this was a blast! highly recommend. James and Jack were outstanding guides, we had the best time and the cocktails were delicious!”

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13.Cooking Class in a Historic Home in the Heart of Brindisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · from $90

Cook handmade orecchiette, a starter, main course, and dessert in a family home in Brindisi’s old town. An English-speaking daughter leads the lesson with her mother or aunt, using organic farm produce, then serves the meal with local wine and family stories.

“Such a beautiful story and experience, would definitely recommend if you’re in brindisi, perfect way to spend the evening.”

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14.Sicilian cooking class in the historic baglio Florio Adamo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $94

Join Liliana and Vito at the former Florio factory for a 3.5-hour Sicilian cooking class. Prepare caponata, arancine, handmade Perciasacchi pasta, almond pesto, bruschetta and ricotta cassatelle, then eat with Adamo wines. Hotel pickup may be arranged separately.

“This family-run farm & winery is a hidden gem. We had an amazing time on the cooking course with Vito. It was great fun and the recipes were incredible- some of the best food we’ve eaten in Sicily! We made 2x appetisers, pasta and dessert, with enough leftovers for dinner too! Amazing tour & hospitality from Liliana, who also let us sample the local wine & olive oil. Can’t recommend enough!”

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15.Bolognese Cooking Class with Margherita in the Historic Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend about three hours with Margherita in Bologna, beginning with an optional Quadrilatero market walk before making fresh pasta in her home. You will prepare dough, shape pasta, cook a sauce, then sit down to a meal with wine, dessert, and traditional music. Private groups and dietary requests are welcome.

“Wonderful cooking experience. Margherita is knowledgeable and engaging and very welcoming. A genuine pleasure, thank you, I learned a lot and felt very humbled to be welcomed in to her home. A brilliant experience and will take away great lessons and tips. Would highly recommend”

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