Top Bulgaria Classes & Workshops

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.

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.

During your experience in Coupage Cheese and Wine Shop you will go through different wine regions in Bulgaria thanks to our big Country Chalkboard map. You will see mostly of the small wineries and farms locations with our recommendation what is best to visit. We know how to make our Bulgarian Wine and Cheese experience a great time for every wine lover!

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.

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.

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.

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.

We are a creative house with a lot of artists working here and the stories you will hear about our poets will be presented by a poet itself. A real story that you will be able to tell after your visit and a philosophical question that will be able to discuss together.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lovers of landscapes will adore this guided group tour of the rocky vistas around Belogradchik town. Travel from Sofia through the Balkan Mountains to Belogradchik, then admire the spectacular rock formations and ancient fortress. Enjoy the stalagmites and stalactites of Venetsa Cave before your guide returns you to your hotel.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting in a cosy ambience. In the middle of the specialty store in Ravda, an Austrian Expert introduces you personally to the world of top Bulgarian wines – expert, charming and with a focus on the highest quality rather than mass-produced wines.

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.

During our photo tour in Sofia we will combine exploring famous places in Sofia and taking photos of them. Then we will move to the hidden small streets where only locals use. I will help you with basic information how to take better photos as composition, exposure time and many other photography techniques from a professional photographer and guide.

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.

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!

What sets this experience apart is its professional approach and realistic scenarios. Guests are guided by experienced instructors and get to experience a side of shooting simulation that goes beyond simple target practice. The combination of technology, movement, reaction, decision-making and friendly competition creates an engaging challenge for both beginners and experienced participants. It is a hands-on experience that is exciting, interactive and genuinely different from typical tourist activities in Sofia.

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.