The 15 Workshops & Classes Around the World That Earn Their Ticket Price

1.Mango’s Miami: Salsa Lessons, Mojitos, Bites & Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 156 reviews · from $79Our pick

Spend an evening in Mango’s Miami learning beginner bachata and salsa with instructors such as Alisa, Alex, Taylor, Bruno, and Carlos. Your $79 ticket includes a table, mojito or mocktail, three appetizers, lessons, live entertainment, and nightclub entry after 10pm.

“Bruno was amazing! He was very patient, encourage people to have a good time and enjoy the moment rather than getting anxious about not knowing the basics for salsa and bachata. Overall very positive environment, got free mojitos and appetizers and made new friends! We will definitely do it again! Also my husband thinks that he is a pro! Thanks Bruno for giving him the confidence!!! Xo”

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2.Mozart Kugel Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 129 reviews · 1h 30m · from $82

At Chocolate Museum Vienna, an English-speaking chocolatier guides you through hazelnut, pistachio, marzipan, and chocolate layers. You make 24 Mozart Kugels, choose milk, white, or dark chocolate, wrap them in foil, and prepare Maria Antonietta’s orange hot chocolate.

“Zelma was lovely very knowledgeable and informative. Great activity.”

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3.Salzburg: Mozart Chocolate Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 59 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

In Salzburg, an English- or German-speaking instructor guides you through making Mozartkugeln from scratch. You will shape, coat, and package 10 chocolates, then take home the recipe, apron, and finished sweets. The workshop suits couples, families, and anyone wanting a hands-on evening activity.

“Had a great time making these chocolates from scratch, ended up looking very professional with all the fancy packaging provided. Great activity for all ages when you have a spare night in Salzburg”

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4.Afro Puerto Rican Folklore Bomba Class and Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $35

Join Jose Angel Catala and Charlotte Serrano for a welcoming Bomba lesson beside Ocean Park Beach in San Juan. Learn the African-rooted dance, follow live drumming, try traditional skirts, and hear the story behind the music. The class suits beginners and experienced dancers alike.

“The instructor was very entertaining and knowledgeable and she made the experience so fun, we worked up a sweat so be prepared, the vibes were top-tier!”

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5.Kyoto: Japanese Koto & Shamisen Concert and Koto Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 1 hour - 100 minutes · from $38

In a cozy old house near Saiin Station, you’ll hear Aoi and other professional musicians play koto and shamisen, learn how Japanese music is written, ask questions, and try the koto yourself. The private or small-group session lasts 60 to 100 minutes and suits complete beginners.

“Very captivating experience.. was a bitnof a struggle to find the small house in the residential area but it was very well worth it, especially as someone who is trying to collect traditional instruments.. learnt a lot, saw a lot, and played a lot.. thank you to kyoko san especially who made the lesson more interesting by letting me try some of my own ideas along the way (and her own performances were superb as well) will definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a cultural, instrumental experience.. (theres even an option to just take a performance-only course for those who are looking for a cheaper alternative so…”

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6.Venice: Cooking Class + Guitar Concert at Chef’s Francesco

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · from $169

Spend three hours in Venice with Francesco Colabella, a chef from Puglia, cooking traditional dishes in his home kitchen. Make recipes such as fresh pasta, lasagna, or orecchiette, enjoy local bites and wine, then listen to a live guitar performance in a private small-group setting.

“I can not recommend Francesco enough. I made a booking for 2 adults and 1 child for pasta and simple tomato sauce cooking and it was amazing. Francesco catered the class to suit my son which really got him involved. We arrived to beautiful Italian nibbles and he instantly made you feel like you had come to see a Friend in an intimate experience. The food was the best spaghetti i have ever eaten. The guitar playing was exceptional and he helped my son learn a few chords too. Its a must if visting venice and Francesco helps with water taxi info so its very easy to find him. One…”

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7.Original Sound of Music Tour & Edelweiss Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 6 hours · from $170

Spend the morning visiting Sound of Music filming sites with guides such as Connor, David, or Ferdinand, then walk 10 minutes to a 1.5-hour Edelweiss cooking class. Make apple strudel, taste goulash soup, and prepare Salzburger Nockerl or winter Vanillekipferl.

“Amazing!! A definite for any Sound of Music fans, the sites are beautiful, and the cooking class afterwards was delicious (and so easy!) 🤩 Only downside was going during winter when the Mirabell gardens aren’t all accessible (where ‘Do Re Mi was filmed).”

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8.Sound of Music Tour with Edelweiss Cooking Class in Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $174Top rated

Follow Salzburg’s Sound of Music filming sites with a live guide, sing along on the bus, visit Mondsee Basilica, then make apple strudel and enjoy goulash at the Edelweiss Cooking Class. Guides such as Jose, Kylie, Simon, and Johann have been praised for adding warmth and humor.

“Wonderful tour . Our tour guide was terrific . We enjoyed the stories, anecdotes and sites visited. We also loved the edelweiss cooking school. Johann was wonderful and we had fun, learned to cook two familiar desserts and enjoyed a nice sit down meal. Very well organized. Highly recommended”

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9.Kyoto: Japanese Koto Musical Instrument Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 1h 30m · from $32Best value

At Gojo Paradiso beside Kyoto’s Takase River, an English- and Japanese-speaking instructor introduces you to the koto, Japan’s elegant 13-string instrument. You’ll hear a live performance, learn Sakura Sakura, and try more songs if time allows. The class welcomes beginners, limits attendance to 10, and includes the instrument and materials.

“That was an amazing experience, felt great and love the koto sounds. Natsuko was also great❣️ definitely recommended🌟”

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10.Cooking Class with Chef Francesco and Live Music in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $168

Join Chef Francesco Colabella in his Venetian home on Giudecca for a private, hands-on Italian cooking class in English. Prepare family recipes with fresh ingredients, share the meal, and finish with his live acoustic guitar performance.

“If you are looking for a cooking experience where you feel relaxed, at home and with friends, this is for you. Francesco welcomed us into his exquisite home with one of the best views in Venice! We made truly delicious food an d my daughter is now insisting I buy all the necessary tools and ingredients for when we arrive back home. And to settle our full stomachs, we were treated to glorious live music. An experience we will never forget.”

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11.Mozart Kugel Workshop in Chocolate Museum Vienna “BO-YO”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

At BO-YO Chocolate Museum, chocolatiers such as Selma and Jaanyna guide you through making 24 Mozartkugel with hazelnut, pistachio, marzipan, and your choice of chocolate. You will also prepare Maria Antonietta’s orange hot chocolate with traditional tools.

“One of the best experiences in Vienna! The chocolatiers were great teachers. Made for a fun afternoon. Got to leave with your own Mozart balls!”

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12.Gelato Class – Cremeria Opera

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $84

At Cremeria Opera in Lucca, Giulia or Mirko leads a one-hour English class on gelato history, ingredients, and technique. You will taste the shop’s flavors, help produce one batch, compare authentic and imitation homemade gelato, and receive a diploma.

“Great experience! Being taken into the real Gelato production of Italy. We organized for our daughters 9 birthday and she been given option to help the owner with some small handling 😉 Great tasting, explaining and doing”

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13.Icelandic Cooking Class in Downtown Reykjavik with Musical Hosts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $314

Spend about four hours with Iris and Nonni, an Icelandic couple who welcome you into their Reykjavik home kitchen. Help shop for local ingredients, prepare two seasonal dishes, and sit down with drinks. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available with advance notice.

“My adult sons and I participated in this cooking experience. We had a wonderful time - shopping locally, helping with the food prep, and then enjoying a great and diverse meal. Iris was a perfect hostess. She even purchased fermented shark for us to try. That was an experience. Iris provided a very relaxed as well as educational experience for us. I would definitely recommend!”

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14.Alicante:Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Meet at Bollitori near Alicante’s Central Market for a hands-on Spanish cooking class led in English or Spanish. Prepare tortilla, gazpacho, chorizo, bacon-wrapped dates, pork tosta, and torrija, then eat your meal with a drink and live guitar. Recipes go home with you.

“Lovely activity. It was rather chilly though as the shutters were kept open so if the evening is cool take a jacket. The group was on the large size around 14 people so at times you were stood watching others cook rather than doing it all yourself. Food at the end was tasty, staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.”

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15.Mindelo Cultural: city tour with live music and dance class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3h 30m · from $141

Meet your guide at Ouril Hotel Mindelo for a walking tour of the marina, old town, market hall, and Cesária Évora sites. Marion leads the city walk, then a musician and dance instructor introduce you to six Cape Verdean rhythms in an easygoing outdoor class.

“A nicely paced walk with our guide to view nearby historic sites and architectural influences. included meeting with a guitarist who demonstrated Cabo Verdian rhythms while a dancer instructed us on how they dance to each. interactive and fun. if you like to dance take this tour!”

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