The 15 Best Workshops & Classes in the World

1.Private Surf Lesson for Two Near Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Meet Rivers to the Sea near Lahaina for a 90-minute lesson built for two people. You’ll practice on land, then work with an instructor such as Sharky, Tanner, Eric, or Kane in the water. Boards, reef shoes, and SPF-50 rash guards are included.

“My two daughters(ages 11,14) took a lesson from instructor Sharky today. It was their first time surfing so we chose to do the small 2 person lesson. The girls got all of his attention unlike some of the bigger group lessons going on around us. The winds have been up so the waves were bigger than expected and my youngest was scared about getting too far out and the size of the waves. Sharky took great care of them and prioritized their safety. They had a great time and both got up on their first attempt. Highly recommend this tour and Sharky.”

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2.Viennese Waltz Beginner Workshop for Couples

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 144 reviews · 50 min · from $57

Meet Dance Master Aga Bohun at a Viennese ballroom for a 50-minute beginner class in English. You’ll learn basic steps, posture, rhythm, and simple partner movement while enjoying music and stories about Vienna’s famous dance tradition. Smart casual clothing is fine.

“If your visiting Vienna, you have one change to learn the Viennese Waltz at a school where professionals teach and in one hour they do succeed in teaching you how to do the waltz and even the the unteachable danced their little hearts out! It was fun, special and something to never forget. Waltzing the Viennese waltz on the rhythm of Johann Strauss Blue Danube is still as is uplifting to our spirit as it was many years ago for the people of Vienna after losing the Austro-Prussian War.”

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3.Private Dinner Cooking Class with Benny in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $97

Spend about five hours with Benny and Nan, starting at a local market with food tastings, then cook five Thai dishes at their home. You will make curry paste, soup, noodles, curry, and dessert, using garden produce and taking home a full-color recipe book.

“We had the best day with Benny and Nan. I loved that we got picked up in one of the local red trucks for a ride to the market. Benny showed us all around the market and got us local treats to try in addition to our grocery list for the class. Read more”

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4.Private couple Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $94

Spend about two hours learning or refining your surfing at Fañabé Beach with a licensed Surf Life Tenerife instructor. Your private couple’s lesson includes boards, equipment, hotel pickup in Costa Adeje, and focused coaching for your level. Angela is praised for her patient, capable teaching.

“Angela was exceptional. Patient and capable. Would definitely recommend!! The whole staff in the ocean was great. Wish had had more time.”

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5.Evening Cooking Class with Romantic Dinner in Ubud

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $45

Spend about five hours with Lesung Bali, meeting chef and host Ron, visiting a Balinese home and farm, harvesting spices, and cooking dishes such as banana-leaf steamed fish and chicken meatball soup before a candlelit dinner.

“Overall excellent experience, delicious food and great instructor and we appreciated the extra effort that was put in to teach us a little about Balinese way of life. Definitely recommend.”

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6.PRIVATE Surf lesson for Beginners Couple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $34Best value

Meet Ama Surf School at 6:30 am for a private beginner lesson in Weligama. You’ll learn surf safety on land, practice pop-ups and balance, then use soft boards to catch waves. Couples at different levels can train together, with instructors such as Rati, Santa, Seneth, and Sammy.

“Extremely professional. We went 2 days in a row and our instructor, Sammy who has been teaching for 15 years was very careful at the theoretical part. The lesson started with a bit of theory and exercices for pop off then we went in the water. In the water he paid very goRead more”

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7.Private Surf Class for two at Matosinhos Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47

You and one companion get a private 1.5-hour surf lesson at Matosinhos Beach near Porto. Your instructor explains the basics, helps you gear up, and stays with you in the water. English, Spanish, and Portuguese instruction is available, with equipment, insurance, and licenses included.

“Abbiamo apprezzato molto la possibilità di fare una lezione privata per due in quanto, essendo principianti, siamo stati seguiti alla perfezione e questo ci ha consentito di surfare in sicurezza ma soprattutto di divertirci tantissimo! L’istruttore Miguel è stato super! Molto paziente, chiaro nelle spiegazioni e molto attento alla tecnica. Try guys!”

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8.The Indian Wedding Tour : Dance, Textile, Workshops all inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $54

Spend about 4.5 hours in Shahpur Jat with a private guide such as Tanu, Esha, or Nupam. Browse wedding fashion, jewelry, shoes, and skincare, try Bollywood dance and Indian embroidery, eat snacks or lunch, and walk to Tohfewala Gumbad.

“Nupam was so fun!!!! I loved the dance lesson. I wish we could’ve tried on the wedding guest outfits instead of just looking at them.”

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9.Couples’ Silver Jewelry Workshop with Local Artisans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3.5 hours

Spend 3.5 hours with Lisbon metalsmiths Márcia and Rodrigo, shaping a silver ring or earrings in their cozy atelier. You’ll learn each step, create a piece tied to your story, and leave with photos, videos, snacks, and a handmade keepsake.

“We recently attended a couples ring-making workshop in Portugal with Marcia and Rodrigo, and it was truly unforgettable! They guided us with patience and expertise, making the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. What made this experience even more special was the personal connection we built. We spent time learning about Marcia and Rodrigo—their passion for their craft and their incredible knowledge really shone through. They also took the time to get to know us, which made the workshop feel warm and personal. They even encouraged us to make each other’s rings, adding a deeply meaningful touch for us both. We really love how they turned out and are even considering…”

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10.Romantic Mizuhiki Knot and Omikuji Washi Charm Workshop Ueno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Spend one hour making a personalized mizuhiki knot and omikuji washi charm in a small English- or Japanese-language class. Choose your colors and paper, create a gift box, and work with an instructor such as Kaho. The shop cat may even appear for a photo.

“fantastic!!! she was great and helped us the craft was fun and we picked out more to do at home.”

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11.Bodrum Cooking Class with Local Couple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Join Bodrum couple Can and Gaye for a four-hour home cooking experience in Yahşi. At 10am, prepare Turkish breakfast; at 5pm, cook dinner with fava, eggplant, rice, grilled dishes, wine or rakı, tea, and conversation. Pickup is available for $20.

“Friendly, amiable and welcoming couple. Lovely home with great views. We were taught to cook many local organic dishes which produced a great meal which we got to enjoy with our great hosts.”

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12.Reflexology Couples Workshop in Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $75

Meet holistic healer Pantelis Petrakis at Agigma Massage & Therapies in Rethymno for a relaxed, three-hour reflexology workshop. You’ll learn basic and advanced techniques, practice with a partner, and take home a manual. English is offered, with Greek available if needed.

“Very pleased with the first session! I saw immediate results from the master pants! I thank him so much! We continue dynamicallyAuto-translated”

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13.Cooking Class Sunset Dinner and Tour in Paros Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend about three hours at a traditional farm 1.5 km outside Parikia, collecting garden produce, preparing a Greek meal, and eating at sunset with homemade drinks, Parian wine, and Greek music. The host leads the shared cooking session in English, with vegan and vegetarian menus available by request.

“Although we had a little bit of difficulty finding the property, we did ultimately have fun with a fun group of people. The owner is very energetic and seems to enjoy what she does and wants you to be happy!”

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14.packages cooking class and romantic dinner in a local home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Start at 5 pm with a ride north of Ubud through rice fields and forest. At a traditional Balinese home, Gus and the cooking team introduce family life, guide you through an offering and six-course cooking session, then serve your meal in a candlelit garden setting. Hotel pickup covers the Ubud area.

“Un’esperienza autentica e indimenticabile! Questa sera abbiamo partecipato a una cooking class dedicata ai piatti tipici indonesiani ed è stata una delle esperienze più belle del nostro viaggio. Lo chef è stato incredibilmente disponibile, gentile e simpatico, capace di metterci subito a nostro agio. Non solo ci ha guidato passo dopo passo nella preparazione dei piatti, ma ci ha anche spiegato con chiarezza tutti i trucchi e i passaggi fondamentali per poterli rifare a casa. È stato molto più di una semplice lezione di cucina: è stato un vero viaggio nel cuore della cultura balinese, attraverso sapori, profumi e storie locali. Consigliatissima a chi vuole vivere un momento autentico e…”

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15.Proposal and Genuine Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $472

Rocco and Carla welcome you into their Praiano-area home for a four-hour cooking class built around garden herbs, family recipes, wine, and a sea-view proposal. They arrange flowers, atmosphere, and a photographer, while you choose the moment to ask the big question.

“We had so much fun at our cooking class with Carla and Rocco. We had an unexpected interruption before the class as our husbands were stuck in Positano. They were so kind as to wait for them, and then as Carla taught the class to my sistRead more”

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