The 9 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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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”

Check availability →Read our full review

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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”

Check availability →Read our full review

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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.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”

Check availability →Read our full review