Top South West Ireland Classes & Workshops

Create custom cocktails on this distillery tour and masterclass led by the founder and head mixologist of Cork’s Rebel City Distillery. Many distillery visits focus only on production without teaching visitors how to properly enjoy the spirits they're tasting. On this small-group experience, master shaking and stirring methods to create two bespoke drinks using spirits crafted on-site.

Explore the world of whiskey at the distillery where it’s produced with a hands-on experience at the Cork Midleton Distillery. Choose a behind-the-scenes tour of the distillery interiors, a premium whiskey tasting, or even a cocktail masterclass for a deep dive into the history and production of Irish whiskey. Learn about what makes this whiskey so special, taste and mix, and even shop in the distillery store.

Explore traditional flavors during an Irish gastronomy experience in Kinsale. Learn about local honey and the fermentation process to turn honey into mead. Hear stories about mead over centuries of Irish history and sample a variety of meads and cocktails during a guided tasting. Experience another side of Kinsale’s culinary history with a visit to a meadery.

Take a creative break in County Cork with a craft lesson at Europe’s only toy soldier factory. After your instructors guide you through the process of making a miniature model of your choice, enjoy a walk through the factory’s miniature model exhibitions, including historical dioramas and Lord of the Rings characters.

During this workshop on the Dingle Peninsula, we investigate and explore our camera settings at a series of wonderful scenic locations on the western edge of the Dingle Peninsula, that are specially chosen to demonstrate various aspects of photography. As you become confident and more creative using aperture and shutter speed settings, we’ll discuss using different types of lenses and mastering automatic and manual focusing. Towards the end of the session, we’ll discuss and experiment with filters, low light and long exposure photography towards the evening.

Step into our welcoming chocolate factory in Ireland's scenic Hidden Heartlands for an immersive, hands-on chocolate making adventure. Guided by expert chocolatiers, you'll create two bespoke 100g chocolate bars, choosing from milk, dark, or white chocolate bases and a dazzling selection of 30 premium toppings—think nuts, dried fruit, caramel, even rose petals! Experience the magic of working with chocolatier tools as you pour, mold, and customize your sweet masterpieces. Once set, wrap your bars in eco-friendly packaging—ready to take home or gift to someone special. This friendly small-group workshop finishes with a decadent Ultimate Hot Chocolate (choose from eight flavours!) and a tasting of two luxurious chocolates from our artisan selection. The perfect memory for chocolate lovers, friends, and couples seeking a fun, authentic Irish treat in a relaxed setting.

Killarney National Park is home to many sweeping vistas—covering lakes, forests, and mountain peaks. Save yourself the guesswork of finding the best angles and viewpoints by joining a private guide on a walk that covers plenty of scenic photo ops. While using your own camera or smartphone, get professional photography tips and shoot snaps to last a lifetime.

Learn Irish dance from an actual Irish musician at this group dance party in Dublin. This is an opportunity to learn the steps while listening to a live Irish fiddle. In addition practicing the moves, hear stories about Irish culture and tradition from your guide. You may even make a few new friends in the process, too.