Top Bulgaria Classes & Workshops

Partake in a Sofia experience that most tourists miss out on, and get better acquainted with the famous Bulgarian rose. From rose picking to its smell to its taste in things such as chocolate, honey, and tea, there’s plenty to uncover about this versatile flower. Learn about it all with the help of a local guide in this small-group experience.

Immerse yourself in one of Bulgaria’s signature sights at the Rila Monastery on this convenient day trip from Sofia. Delve into the history of the medieval landmark and its fresco-coated church, with plenty of free time to explore on your own. There's also time to include a visit to Boyana Church, with its pre-Renaissance frescoes, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Immerse yourself in Bulgarian traditions and history during a private cultural workshop. This experience is ideal for travelers who want to go beyond brief tourist guidebook overviews. Begin with a conversation about Shopluka region's customs and history. Next, learn a traditional Bulgarian folk dance and get decked out in traditional Bulgarian dress. Note: Avoid wearing high heel shoes for comfort and safety.

Pull on your dancing shoes and hot-foot to the floor on this group dance class in Sliven. Suitable for all levels, this modern studio experience offers a fun way to move and exercise during the week. Choose your pace and join others in this popular dance training that blends fitness and rhythm in a welcoming setting.

Enjoy high qualitative ski lessons with our professional ski instructor. These Lessons may be used to maximise your potential by tailoring the program to your own specific needs and goals. Benefit immediately from personalised suggestions giving you greater confidence and the ability to get down more tough terrain.

This experience is a passion project started by two law graduates turned professional guides and wine enthusiasts, Yoan and Ivelin (that’s us in the photo). Join us as we dive deep into Bulgarian history and culture through its drinks. This isn’t just a tasting. It’s an invitation into a warm, cozy atmosphere where history comes alive. On this 2-hour journey into Bulgarian culture, you’ll explore over 3,000 years of wine and rakia-making traditions. A local host will guide you through five local wine varieties and the Balkans’ most iconic drink - rakia - perfectly paired with traditional bites. Experience Bulgaria in a glass through its traditional drinks. This experience means a great deal to us, as the history of wine and spirits is our personal passion. We’re truly excited to share it with you.

The mountains are one of Bulgaria’s great joys—especially for hikers—but can be hard to reach independently. Tailor-made for lovers of both walking and history, this action-packed day features a hike around the beautiful Seven Rila Lakes and a tour of the Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Opt for self-guided tour, book an audio guide, or explore with a live guide: All packages exclude entrance fees and chairlift tickets.

Discover insider secrets for how to cook authentic Bulgarian cuisine during a hands-on culinary class in Sofia. This private workshop is a perfect way to immerse yourself in the local culture while gaining valuable culinary skills. Head to a private kitchen of a friendly local chef, where you’ll prepare a traditional 3-course meal. Throughout the experience, you’ll enjoy one-on-one attention as you learn new techniques and recipes.

Delve into the world of Bulgarian wine and sample vintages that are hard to find outside the country with this private wine tasting in the heart of Varna. Learn about the country’s wine-making areas and grapes from your sommelier host as you sip four or six different local wines and snack on Bulgarian appetizers and small bites.

Taste an unforgettable selection of Bulgarian wines with appetizers. We have sorted the best of the best so that you can say "Yes, I tasted true Bulgarian wine". Taste a selection of 4 Bulgarian wines and enjoy a platter of delicacies. Bulgaria is a popular wine destination and this trip takes you on a "road-trip" to the best regional wines. Come and try this absolute favorite experience in Burgas.

Discover Sofia through the lens of a working film director. Join Martin — award-winning filmmaker, published photographer, and daily street shooter — for an intimate photography walk through the city's most alive and least-photographed streets. We start at the iconic Hotel Balkan on Sveta Nedelya Square and move through the Area of Tolerance — one of Europe's most quietly remarkable urban spaces, where a Mosque, a Synagogue, and a Cathedral stand within metres of each other. From there we enter the Women's Market (Zhenski Pazar), Sofia's oldest open-air market founded in 1878, teeming with vendors, characters, and the kind of light that turns an ordinary frame into something cinematic. We hunt the raw backstreets surrounding the market, and finish with a shared edit over coffee — included. This is not a sightseeing tour. It's a street photography walk led by someone who shoots these streets every single day. You'll leave with real images, a sharper eye, and a genuine feel for Sofia.

Avoid the restrictions of a group excursion and discover the historic capital at your own pace on an audio-guided tour of Sofia, with commentary available in multiple languages. Be immersed in the city’s atmosphere as you stroll between top attractions, and take advantage of the self-led nature of the tour to depart at a time that suits you.

Reaching the Seven Rila Lakes by public transport typically involves two buses, a shuttle and most of your day. Take the pain out of transportation—while maintaining total independence—with this cost-effective shared transfer. Visit both these beautiful glacial lakes and the Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with ample time for hiking.

Very rare air cooking class showing you everything on traditional Bulgarian meals. Learn to cook like a pro and astonish you family or friends and relatives.

IMPORTANT: Entrance in the monastery is only allowed with covered shoulders and covered knees. So please make sure you have appropriate clothes. Often called the 8th wonder of the world, the Seven Rila lakes are legendary for their beauty and awesomeness. They are one of the most visited natural sites of Bulgaria. We combine them with a visit to the Rila Monastery. The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. The tour starts at 08:00 and finishes around 19:00. The driver will pick you up, will take you to the Monastery and will show you around. After that he will take you to the lift to the 7 Rila Lakes, you will be able to go up to the lakes, the driver will stay down and wait for you there. When you come back, he will pick you from the lift and bring you back to Sofia.

Forget planning routes, researching sites, and boning up on history. See all Sofia’s key attractions and learn the stories behind them too on this great-value small-group walking tour: perfect for history buffs. Sights include the ruins of the Roman-era east gate, the 4th-century Rotunda of St. George, the Byzantine St. Sofia Basilica, the Ivan Vazov National Theater, and the Cathedral Saint Alexander Nevsky.

This day tour of Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa from Sophia saves you the headache of renting a car and navigating Bulgaria’s roads on your own. Your transportation and itinerary are taken care of, and you'll discover the highlights of both cities. Discover the influences of the Romans, Thracians, and Byzantines as you walk through Plovdiv, and see the homes of some of Koprivshtitsa's most famous residents.

Envision yourself gliding effortlessly down the slopes, carving perfect turns in the powdery snow, and relishing the exhilaration of conquering every challenge the mountain throws your way. With expert guidance from a former national ski racer, now passionate ski instructor, you can transform your skiing dreams into reality.

Taste an unforgettable selection of Bulgarian wines with appetizers. We have sorted the best of the best so that you can say "Yes, I tasted true Bulgarian wine". Come and try this absolute favorite experience in Sofia.

Our top artist is showing you hands-on how to paint bottles or clocks, you learn it and paint one for you. Truly fantastic activity developing your skills and taking the best out of it for your own painted bottle or clock.

Art knitting is a traditional Bulgarian craft, including knitting of one and five hooks, lace point, frevole and brussels lace. The master will tell you the story of this art and will show the basic knitting techniques and as a result you will make a souvenir! Color embroidery-in its early period, the art of embroidery developed on the rich heritage of Slavic embroidery. Artistic woodcarving-processing, cutting and shaping wood with an applied and decorative purpose by using various tools. Plastene-in the past, there was an old Bulgarian craft, which produced fabrics of woven textiles. Probably this is the oldest technique for making textiles. Weaving-besides the dexterity and the creative instinct of the Bulgarian people, in its weaving art are intertwined borrowings from other ethnicities and nations, imported from historical contacts,invasions,trade exchanges. Immerse yourself in the charm of the past and return hundreds of years back in time!

"Discover Bulgaria with dance" is the only workshop that gives tourists the opportunity to explore the culture of Bulgaria in the art of dance. You will learn a folklore dance. Our instructors will give you interesting trivial information and insights on the customs of the region. You will get to take photos in a traditional dance costume(garb).

Escape the hassle of planning and enjoy a seamless full-day adventure from Sofia to Bulgaria’s cultural gem, Plovdiv. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle and explore one of Europe’s oldest cities without worrying about transport, navigation, or tickets. Choose to explore only Plovdiv, either with a guided walking tour or a comprehensive audio guide, or upgrade to include a visit to the National Revival town of Koprivshtitsa.