TIRANA · ALBANIA
Ranked by traveller popularity
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.
“Sindi was fantastic! The class was fun and the food delicious. Sindi was most welcoming and engaging. I definitely recommend this activity!”
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 a great time. The cooking teacher was interesting snd patient with everyone. We i how to make three delicious dishes”
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.
“The cooking class was a highlight of our trip to Albania. It was very authentic, a lot of fun and a lot of food ☀️🤗 We had an amazing chef 👩🍳and she was really good in including our kids. Our host Nazira was so kind and excellent in making the experience a blast for the…”
Paint and Wine in Tirana: an English-led art workshop with Albanian wine, all supplies included, and a take-home souvenir.
“What a fun time! I don’t know how to draw but Albana was a graceful teacher who helped me make my own masterpiece :)”
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.
“Momma Nina was warm and patient. We had a chance to ask a few questions about Albania and to eat scrumptious food. All of this on the grounds of antiquities. What could be better? I highly recommend this experience. It is genuine and worthwhile ☺️”
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.”
