The World’s 15 Best Heritage Workshops & Classes

1.Dubai Evening Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class Al Marmoom Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,500 reviews · from $189Our pick

Spend about six hours exploring Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve by modern transfer vehicle and open-air 1980s Mercedes G Class. You will ride camels, watch Arabic coffee being made, dress in Emirati clothing, pose with a falcon, eat a six-course Bedouin dinner, hear desert stories, and stargaze through a telescope. Guides such as Imran, Mustafa, and Usman are named in guest feedback.

“A great experience, driving on the dunes at sunset, seeing gazelles. The camel ride and the fabulous dinner and shows are memorable! Lots pf fun not to be missed. Our driver Usman was great!!”

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2.Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 948 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Chef Forrest Parker leads a 90-minute Charleston walk focused on food, culture, architecture, and the people who shaped Lowcountry cooking. The tour ends at Bistro Au Vin with a cooking demonstration, three-course lunch, wine pairings, and recipes for your kitchen. Groups are limited to 11 people.

“Great historical info and fabulous food!! Would highly recommend for all visitors. Chef was very entertaining!”

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3.Sip History in The Sun Cabana Covered Cocktail Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $97

At Charleston’s Frontier Lounge, Spirit Youngblood and Logan Lucky lead a two-hour outdoor cocktail class with three drinks, basic bar snacks, and hands-on bar work. You’ll learn cocktail history, watch two drinks being made, then step behind the bar to prepare one yourself. Bring a valid ID and expect a social group of up to 20.

“This was so much fun. The host was very informative and we learned about the history of cocktails. The bartender mixed the first 3 cocktails & then we were given the chance to get behind the bar & mix our final drink. Would highly recommend it.”

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4.3-Course Meal in Historic 1st Class Waiting Rooms

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 292 reviews · from $61

Enjoy a three-course lunch or dinner inside Amsterdam Central Station’s former first-class waiting rooms. You’ll dine beneath Pierre Cuypers’ restored 19th-century design, choose from meat, fish, vegetarian, and dessert options, and finish back at the restaurant after about 2.5 hours.

“service a little bit slow but was nice as you had a break between courses. Very good value for money food was really nice and not small portions which is what you normally get on a set course.”

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5.2 Hour Historic Market Food Tour and Hands-On Biscuit Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Spend two hours at Atlanta’s historic Sweet Auburn Curb Market, tasting dishes from four vendors and learning about the city’s food culture. Guides such as Ariel, Nic, Glenn, and Kristen lead the market walk and hands-on biscuit class. You’ll leave with a recipe card, fresh biscuits, and a full lunch.

“We had ab absolute great time. We learned a lot about the city and the history. I've lived in Atlanta since 1999 and I'm sad to say I've never visited the market l, however, after today I will be making the visit frequently. Kristin was amazing. She did an awesome job. One bit of advice is to bring cash for tips”

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6.Milan: Fresh Pasta and Tiramisù Class in A Historical Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 195 reviews · from $84

Spend three hours in a historic Milan home making tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisù with instructors such as Caterina, Federico, Luca, or Francesca. You will cook from scratch, eat what you make, sip wine and homemade limoncello, and receive the recipes by email.

“This was our second pasta and tiramisu class in Italy and we had a terrific time. The ravioli was incredible! Lucas was a great lead chef for our group. We got to participate in most of the prep and pasta making, which was fun. There was a good amount of food to eat, too, so we were not hungry after. The only addition I would make is more wine!”

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7.Crafting Heritage Batik Painting Workshops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $29

At Five Art Studio near Ubud, you’ll sketch a design, trace it with hot wax, and add colorful dye under the guidance of Balinese artists such as Dika and Agong. The three-hour class takes place in a family compound, with tea, coffee, snacks, water, and all art materials included. Your finished batik becomes a personal Bali souvenir.

“People who are there to show you what to do were fantastic. Love the end product. Will rebook next year.”

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8.Mojo Workshop Cooking Class in Ancient Canarian Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 127 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Join Chef Ave and Erik at Casa Carmen in Chirche for a two-hour, small-group workshop on traditional Canarian mojo sauces. You will grind fresh ingredients with a mortar and pestle, hear stories about Tenerife, and share a generous tasting of mojos, papas arrugadas, tapas, wine, beer, and lemonade.

“Loved the entire experience!! Great hosts, beautiful home and amazing mojo!! Also the village is so quaint and beautiful. Got to enjoy learning a lot about history & food!! 10 out of 10!!!”

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9.Five Shapes of Pasta Cooking Class in Ancient Tavern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $67

Join chefs Emanuele and Angelo in Rome’s late-1800s Osteria Cucina for a hands-on class limited to 10 people. Roll pasta by hand, shape ravioli, tortellini, agnolotti del plin, cappelletti, and fettuccine, then eat your work with two sauces, prosecco, wine, cheese, and express tiramisu.

“This was a great experience, and something more hands on than sight seeing. Emmanuel was inclusive and engaging, and made everyone feel comfortable. I went with my mum and we learnt a lot, highly recommend!”

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10.Morning Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class & Al Marmoom Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $134

You’ll travel from Dubai, Sharjah, or Ajman to Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve in a vintage 1980s Mercedes G Class. Expect a camel ride, Arabic coffee, traditional clothing, falcon photos, wildlife sightings, and a Bedouin breakfast. Guide Abdul has been praised for clear explanations and careful service.

“We got to witness Leptien’s Spiny-tailed lizard feeding as well as watch an entire heard of Arabian Gazelle race across the desert!”

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11.Syracuse: Traditional Cooking Class & Ancient Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · from $134

Meet Chef Ettore at Piazza Pancali and walk through Ortigia’s Ancient Market, tasting and choosing fresh ingredients with his guidance. Then cook Sicilian dishes in a small group of up to eight and eat what you make. Menus can reflect your preferences, with seafood, fresh pasta, tuna, pistachio pesto, and local sweets among the possible dishes.

“Cooking with Ettore was an amazing experience. Etorre is extremly nice and has good english. He took us to the local market where we bought some fish and ingredients. Then we went to his kitchen and prepared pasta with seafood, fried mullet fish and eggplants with tomatoes and cheese. For desert we made some conolies and also had some briush with ricota. Everything was tasty.”

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12.Sip History In a Secret Speakeasy Cocktail Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $97

Meet across from Marion Square for a two-hour cocktail class with Tommy Alchemy and Sip History Certified Alchemists. You’ll learn cocktail history, practice bar techniques such as shaking and straining, make drinks yourself, and enjoy three cocktails, snacks, and water. Afternoon and evening sessions are available for groups of up to 12.

“My husband and I were in town for just one day and wanted to do something fun. After a quick Google search for local activities, I came across the “Sip History Speakeasy” — and I was instantly intrigued. Although the original venue was under construction and the event had to be moved, any worries I had quickly disappeared once we arrived. Jack was fantastic! He not only shared the fascinating history behind classic cocktails but also explained how and why each was created. We absolutely recommend this experience!”

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13.Ancient Mosaic Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $106

At Studio Cassio near the Colosseum, Alex, Julia, Hope, Ellie, and fellow mosaic artists guide you through Roman mosaic history, marble cutting, texture, and composition. In 2.5 hours, you create a framed 7-by-5-inch piece from local stone, then pack it in a sturdy box for the journey home.

“My daughter and I had a fantastic experience at the mosaic workshop in Studio Cassio. The staff was both very friendly and accommodating, and also very professional in their knowledge on mosaics, their craftsmanship and their teaching. I would highly recommend this workshop for couples or other parents with teenagers.”

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14.Sip History Cocktail Making Class w Drinks Incl.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $97

Join Alchemix in Charleston for a two-hour Prohibition-themed cocktail class with Tommy, or possibly James and Jack, as instructors. You’ll enter through Frontier Lounge, head to the covered outdoor bar, sample three cocktails, learn mixology and history, enjoy snacks, then make a drink of your own. ID is required and the class is for ages 21 and older.

“this was a blast! highly recommend. James and Jack were outstanding guides, we had the best time and the cocktails were delicious!”

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15.Cooking Class in a Historic Home in the Heart of Brindisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · from $90

In Brindisi’s old town, an English-speaking daughter and her mother or aunt teach you to make orecchiette, a starter, main course, and dessert. You’ll cook with farm-grown ingredients, then sit down for local wine, family stories, and a full homemade meal in a historic family home.

“Such a beautiful story and experience, would definitely recommend if you’re in brindisi, perfect way to spend the evening.”

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