TIRANA · ALBANIA
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The 10 most popular workshops in Tirana. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Hands-on Tirana cooking class to make Lakror, Tave Kosi and Sheqerpare, with lunch plus wine and raki tasting in a small group.
“We had a lot of fun and the food we cooked together tasted really nice ! :) We would definitely book it again!”
Cook classic Tirana dishes, learn burek and pershesh techniques, and finish with a raki tasting and Sheqerpare dessert for a full 4-hour feast.
“It was the best cookshop i've been in, our chef was helpful and friendly. His way if teaching things made us understand and do way easily. You should totally do that in albania,Tirana.”
A small-group Albanian cooking class in Berat’s castle: pick-up from Tirana area, cook two traditional dishes at Nina’s home, then eat together.
“Sharing family pictures, making the food, learning about their life and culture. Visiting their home and seeing outdoor space with view.”
Hands-on Albanian cooking in Berat Castle with Mama Nina. Small English group, baklava and pies, eat what you make, culture built in.
“Nina and her team created a wonderful ambience and vibe for our cooking class. It was great to be seated with others like a true dinner party. The cooking was fun, the conversations were fantastic, and the food was delicious. Highly recommend to anyone looking to try a different experience in Albania.”
Taste Berati Slow Food cooking in Berat with a guide, lunch, and 4 traditional recipes—served from a working restaurant kitchen.
“Wasn’t was we expected. however had an amazing time. The chef and kitchen had made the experience incredible. The food was fantastic! The kitchen itself is a working Resutrant kitchen which made the experience even cooler. Elma is an incredible operator who is incredibly response to any questions you may have. Would recommend.”
Paint and Wine in Tirana: an English-led art workshop with Albanian wine, all supplies included, and a take-home souvenir.
“Amazing experience. Highly suggested if you are in the area. ArtByFlorida is the instagram of the best artist in the world!”
Hands-on Tirana cooking class with Chef Sokol Prenga. Make pispili and other Albanian favorites, then share a traditional dinner.
“We went with 13 friends on a trip to Albania and got to experience a taste of the traditional Albanian cuisine and all the backstories of how the cuisine came to be! Sokol is an excellent chef and is very knowledgeable about the heritage of all the ingredients and tries to emphasize originality and the…”
Farm-to-table cooking with a local family near Berat in Albania’s cherry country, with wine, raki pairings, preserved fruit, tea, and honey.
“As a solo traveler it was a great to meet others over local foods and wine!”
Cook in a Berat castle home with Nina and Fredi. Hands-on lessons, classic dishes like fërgesë, and a shared meal in 3 hours.
“such an incredible experience centred in an authentic home in the charming town of berat where the family had lived for over 4 generations! nina was an incredible host able to adjust the dish for our vegetarian diet: the dish itself (though we hRead more”
Paint your own reusable tote bag in Tirana with guided steps, water-resistant fabric paint, and a welcome drink, coffee, and soda.
“Had a really lovely evening. Even the less artistic of us left with something good with gentles guidance. My teenage daughter enjoyed it and my other half really enjoyed the wine. I would definitely recommend this activity whilst visiting Tirana for something a little different.”
