The 8 Best Workshops & Classes in Albania

1.Cooking Classes and Traditional food tasting in Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Learn to cook Albanian classics with Sindi in a small Tirana class, including lunch, wine, raki, dessert, and local food stories.

“It was great to have Sindi’s expert advice when making each dish. It will help us to be successful in cooking the dishes at home. There was a convivial atmosphere and a spirit of generosity over the entire afternoon. It was lovely to meet Sindi and the other participants and to join everyone in conversation.”

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2.Traditional Albanian Cooking Class in Tirana with Raki Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $53

Cook burek, village chicken, and sheqerpare in Tirana with chef Dervis, then share meze, homemade wine, and an Albanian raki tasting.

“I got lucky and had a small class, which meant more chatting and learning about the others in my class, and Dervin, who is an amazing teacher. The food was amazing, and I truly enjoyed the process and care that went into it. I feel accomplished and yet I think anyone could do it. Cooking classes are such a unique way to experience local culture, and this place is set up to focus on just that, with a very professional and clean kitchen. I would for sure return. Tempted to book again tomorrow in fact 😂”

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3.Berat Cooking Class- Traditional Albanian Cooking Class /By Vato

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $41

Cook Tave Kosi, Fërgesë, or byrek in Berat Castle with Nina, then share a home-cooked Albanian meal and wine.

“Sharing family pictures, making the food, learning about their life and culture. Visiting their home and seeing outdoor space with view.”

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4.Savor Albanian Cuisine Cooking Class with Mama Nina Berat Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $48

Cook traditional Albanian dishes with Mama Nina inside Berat Castle, then sit down to a warm local meal with views and a translator.

“We would absolutely do it again. My favorite part was the hosts sharing about their lives, learning about a youth under the communist regime, and all the changes that have occurred in the Berat Castle village over time. This isn't a Cordon Bleu class on special cooking techniques for luxury foods. Instead it's an opportunity to learn how real Albanians cook traditional foods in a home setting. Absolutely recommend.”

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5.Cooking Class in Berat Slow Food Community

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $66

Cook four traditional Berat recipes in a working restaurant kitchen, enjoy lunch and local products, and learn Albanian food in a small private group.

“We just wrapped up a cooking class with Antela at Castle Park hotel and let me tell you, it was a blast!”

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6.Paint and Wine – Authentic Art Workshop in Tirana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Best value

Paint your own Tirana souvenir with patient guidance, Albanian wine, full supplies, and a relaxed 2.5-hour art workshop.

“It has been a very lovely experience, and we were able to take home two hadmade and unconventional souvenirs (a portrait and a tote bag). Albana is a really sweet lady with loads of patience. As an improvement, please accept this constructive feedback: it would be great if you provided a little snack to go with the wine. Also, a short explanation about techniques and colors before starting to paint would really help the beginners Much love and thank you for the time we shared :)”

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7.Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Cook Gjirokaster classics, mountain teas, and dessert in a private two-hour class at the medieval bazaar, then eat what you make.

“Really fun ~1hr cooking class where we learnt a lot about the culture of Gjirokaster and Albania and then ate our delicious meal in the restaurant after. Thank you for the great experience!”

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8.Vegetarian Cooking Class @Teta Marjeta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $56

Cook Gjirokaster specialties in Teta Marjeta’s home, with raki, local stories, an English translator, and a shared vegetarian meal.

“It was a great evening, we really enjoyed the cooking and the friendly environment! Would return at any time!”

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