Top Antigua Cooking Classes

The Pacaya horseback riding tour was amazing and had beautiful views. Our guide, Guy, was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience so much fun. The horses were well cared for, and we felt safe the entire time. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Antigua

Fun, informative, and tasty experience in Antigua! The chocolate maker was fun and engaging with the whole audience. Making the chocolate was also fun! You can stay after and read more about the history of chocolate on their posters throughout the building.

This was such a good time! This was my last day in Antigua and this was such a great way to spend it. We learned about some history, culture and then cooking. It was only 3 of us in the class and I think that added to everything. If you are on the fence about this, DO IT. You won’t be disappointed. And Dario was just a pleasure to to have as a guide.

I went into this cooking class expecting to learn specific recipes (a teaspoon of this, a half cup of that), but what I actually took away was far more valuable. I learned how much Guatemalans value food and meals as deeply shared experiences. In that sense, it was one of the most insightful and memorable lessons of our entire vacation.There were 12 of us “students,” and the chef was brilliant connecting with each of us. With his warm personality, humor, and perfectly timed pours of wine, he turned the evening into a lively, festive gathering. We all became his sous chefs around a large, beautifully arranged prep table filled with ingredients for an appetizer, soup, entrée, and dessert. Everyone pitched in with prep tasks—mine included chopping vegetables and then making the fresh tortilla dough. (Somehow the chef sensed I’d been experimenting passionately with pizza dough at home for months—talk about a magical touch!)The real highlight was the group dynamic. Complete strangers quickly felt like old friends. We laughed, talked nonstop, and connected in a way that only happens when people are cooking, eating, and sharing wine together.The evening was pure joy from start to finish. I may not have walked away with new technical cooking skills, but I gained a genuine appreciation for the Guatemalan approach to food as something communal and celebratory. Easily the most entertaining and heartfelt 4 hours we spent on any excursion. Highly recommended!

We had a wonderful time and ate great food! It was really nice exploring some nearby towns to get a true taste of local cuisine. Our tour guide Nelly was fantastic and made the experience unforgettable. She was super knowledgeable about the food and was even able to tell the group about some Guatemalan history. Highly recommend!

I was extremely satisfied with my experience. We booked a private shuttle for 3 people from Antigua to Guatemala City. The car was clean, spacious and had AC which was much appreciated. The driver was very friendly and helpful, and arrived on time for our scheduled booking. I would highly recommend booking this service.

This was a great tour that took us to smaller towns outside of Antigua. We visited family-run businesses, including a chocolate factory, coffee plantation and textile weaving business; and a village market where we tried local foods. Riding the ATVs added an element of fun to the cultural excursion. Highly recommend!

Participating in the chocolate making experience in Guatemala was both incredibly fun and educational. From the moment we started, I was engaged in every step of the process, from learning about the cacao beans to actually making chocolate. I discovered so many fascinating things about how chocolate is produced, including the traditional methods used in Guatemala and how cacao has played an important role in the country’s history and culture for centuries. The hands on activity allowed me to experiment with flavors and textures, making the learning process interactive and memorable. Overall, it was a delightful experience that combined history, culture, and creativity in a unique and enjoyable way.