Albania · WORKSHOPS
The 15 best craft workshops you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Cook Tave Kosi and Lakror in Tirana, sip homemade wine and raki with Sindi, then eat a full Albanian feast for $41.
“We LOVED this class! Sindi is a total legend and provided such an amazing experience for us. It was incredible value for money, and the food we made was super yummy. A must-do if you’re visiting Tirana!”
Hands-on Albanian cooking in Tirana, small group up to 10, make Lakror and Tave Kosi, plus lunch, wine, raki.
“This cooking class was truly one of the highlights of my trip to Tirana! Sindi is not only an incredibly knowledgeable host, but also warm, welcoming, and full of heart. From the moment you arrive, you're immersed in Albanian culture—learning traditional recipes, hearing local stories, and preparing an absolute feast together. Every dish was delicious, and the experience left me with a happy stomach and an even fuller heart. If you're in Tirana, don’t miss this—it's an easy 1,000,000/10. I recommend it to absolutely everyone!”
Cook classic Albanian dishes in Tirana with a local chef, enjoy unlimited wine plus guided rakia tastings, and eat a feast in 4 hours.
“You absolutely must add this to your itinerary. Not only is it a lovely introduction to Albanian cuisine, but it’s fun, social, and very informative. Run by a local family, the Albanian hospitality and friendliness really comes through — absolutely LOVED this experience and can’t say enough good things about it!!”
Traditional Albanian cooking class in Tirana. Learn börek, pershesh chicken, sheqerpare, plus raki tasting and meze in about 4 hours.
“This cooking class was a highlight of my group’s trip to Albania. Dervis, our chef, was friendly, knowledgeable, interactive, accommodating, and truly made us feel welcomed. The cooking class was filled with great conversation with Dervis and all class participants, the recipes resulted in delicious traditional Albanian food, and the memories will last us a lifetime! We did the cooking class on our first night in Tirana and we learned so much about Albanian food and the beautiful culture that set us up for the rest of our trip. We want to thank Dervis again so much for hosting such a beautiful night! Highly recommend this cooking class!!”
Cook Albanian classics in Berat’s castle kitchen with Nina, then eat your lunch or dinner with a glass of wine.
“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, a small-group dinner-party vibe, English translation, and classic dishes for about $48.
“This was the most memorable of my time in Albania. First off, we were cooking in a castle called Berat (I think). There’s a small village of people who live there so it was very welcoming. The kitchen was outdoors which was also very nice. The weather was very windy during this time but did not effect our cooking experience. There was a translator present as our main chef did not speak much English but she was very nice & thorough. Coming from a chef, this experience has elevated my palate!! We made some baked egg plants covered with a tomato’s sauce mixture (vegan friendly) - we made pork meatballs…”
Cook four Berati traditional recipes in a working Slow Food kitchen in Berat, with lunch and driver/guide, in English.
“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.”
Four hours of hands-on Tirana cooking, from Tave Kosi to Lakror, with homemade wine and raki in a small group.
“An amazing cooking class — fun, hands-on, and full of flavor! The chef explains everything with passion, and you really learn while enjoying yourself. The wine makes the whole experience even more special. It’s not just a class, it’s an extraordinary moment that I would recommend to everyone.”
Paint and Wine in Tirana lets you create a personal artwork with supplies and a first glass of Albanian wine included, in English.
“What a fun time! I don’t know how to draw but Albana was a graceful teacher who helped me make my own masterpiece :)”
Cook Byrek and Tave Kosi in Tirana, learn an Albanian dessert, then taste raki and homemade wine in a 4-hour cooking lesson.
“Absolutely perfect! She is amazing has a lot of patience with kids! We had so much fun”
Vegetarian cooking in Gjirokastër with Marjeta, learn Qifqi and Hasude, then eat a full meal with seasonal salad and local wine raki.
“It was honetsly a lovely experience. The woman and host explaining everything was very sweet and kind. The translator was good at english en very talkative(gezellig). The food was deñicious and typically albanian as was explained. After cooking we ate the food we were able to sit as long as we wanted and have some conversation. Overal a very nice experience and fun activitity.”
Make your own carved wooden souvenir in Gjirokaster, with history, raki or wine, and step-by-step help from Master Nurce.
“This class was so fun! The first part was a history lesson in the wood craftsmanship of Gjirokaster, which was extremely interesting. It makes me want to return once restoration efforts are further along! Victor is incredibly knowledgeable and was very helpful with guiding us on how to use the tools”
Cook Albanian classics in Tirana with Sokol Prenga, from pispili spinach pie to flan, plus wine and stories in an English class.
“Amazing journey through Albanian cuisine over the centuries. With a group of 13 friends and we left the building in a group of 20 friends. Unforgettable experience with the best host and chef Sokol and of course the rest of his team. What a hospitality! Rustique and pure foods, amazing flavours, history, love and great storys. A must visit when you are in Tirana! Thanks guys!”
Pottery and wine workshop in Tirana: guided wheel throwing, handbuilding, and wine tasting in 2 hours. Take-home depends on firing time.
“Het ontvangst was fijn en we hebben echt geleerd om te pottenbakken. De mensen waren heel erg vriendelijk en de sfeer was erg goed en leuk!”
A private 2-hour cooking class in Gjirokastër. Learn qifqi, OSA with lamb, and Hasude, plus mountain spices, then eat your meal.
“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!”
