Top Croatia Classes & Workshops

Discover our Authentic Garden to table Cooking Class. This interactive Experience —is a hands-on culinary exploration led by an experienced host. Learn traditional and simple cooking methods adaptable for home cooking. Learn basic gardening techniques for producing healthy and fresh fruits and vegetables. Explore the rural lifestyle in the small village and learn about Croatian heritage and sustainable development. Dietary Friendly. Vegetarians, Vegans, or Gluten Free are welcome. Let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions. Elevate your Dubrovnik visit with this exceptional culinary journey. Book now to savor the flavors!

The Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and renowned for its dramatic waterfalls, glittering lakes, and lush forested cliffs. This admission ticket offers full access to the park’s hiking trails and boardwalks, so you can explore the natural wonders at your own pace. Also included is a ride on the park’s panoramic view, shuttle buses between the Upper and Lower Lakes, and an electric boat cruise around Kozjak Lake.

This relaxed and interactive workshop is perfect for beginners, couples, friends, and families looking for a fun food activity guided by proffesional pizzaiolo. Discover simple pizza-making techniques with hands and roller, enjoy the creative process and taste your freshly baked pizza, but not only that, you will see how to use one dough for many tasty creations as sandwich, pizza fritta, bread, wrap, calzone.

Discover new recipes and expand your knowledge of Croatian cuisine with this chef-led cooking class in Split. The experience allows you to learn how to make five different dishes, using local ingredients such as fresh fruit and vegetables, spices, and seafood. To ensure you get the most out of the experience, you can eat all the dishes you prepare at the end, with Croatian wine to accompany them.

Go for a more unique evening experience in Zadar by joining this small-group painting party. With no painting skills required, anyone can ignite their own creativity with this fun painting experience where you have total freedom over your own art. Plus, you can sip on unlimited wine while you create your own masterpiece and special souvenir to take home. With all painting equipment supplied, you only have to turn up to the studio in central Zadar.

Those in search of a foodie experience can embark on this journey to discover authentic Istrian olive oil, wine, and local delicacies near Buje. Discover some of the finest olive oil in the region and delve into the process of crafting premium extra virgin olive oil in the tasting room. Immerse yourself in an olive grove tour to learn about different olive tree varieties, Istrian nature, and the oil itself.

Skip the tourist traps and discover a taste of authentic Dubrovnik on a walking tour of the city’s food and drink spots. Be immersed in the atmosphere as you stroll with your local guide and gain cultural insights and personalized tips as you explore. Stop off at four distinct spots to sample specialties including seafood and wine, and benefit from the small-group size for a more intimate experience.

Discover one of Dalmatia's oldest culinary traditions through a hands-on experience. Instead of simply watching, you'll prepare your own traditional bread, shape the dough, and bake it under the peka using the same method local families have passed down for generations. As the bread bakes over hot embers, you'll hear stories about Dalmatian village life, traditional cooking techniques, and the importance of simple, local ingredients. You'll also enjoy a tasting of the famous Zadar Maraschino liqueur before gathering around the table to taste your freshly baked bread with local cheese and extra virgin olive oil. This authentic experience offers a relaxed atmosphere, personal guidance, and a genuine connection to Dalmatian culture that you won't find in a typical cooking class.

Hearts of Zagreb is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Croatia through captivating performances, immersive experiences, and heartfelt interactions. Our mission is to share the joy of Croatian folklore with audiences around the world, weaving together tradition, innovation, and authenticity to create unforgettable moments of cultural connection. Founded in 2016, Hearts of Zagreb has 8 years of experience as ambassadors of Croatian culture. From humble beginnings to becoming a recognized name in the world of folk entertainment, we have remained committed to our core values of authenticity, vibrancy, and inclusivity.

Cook up a Croatian lunch or dinner with a local chef during a cooking class in Split. You’ll start with a tasting of local wine and liqueurs, then create a traditional meal under the eye of an award-winning local chef. Choose from a morning or afternoon option; afternoon classes just include the cooking, but morning classes also include a visit to a fish and vegetable market — although if you prefer, make a request to skip it and head straight to the kitchen.

Dalmatia boasts a unique culinary culture, but knowing where to go for insight into traditional tastes and recipes can be difficult. Take a break from the city with round-trip transfer into the countryside, and attend a cooking class delivered by a local chef. Pick up recipes for typical dishes including peka and ražnjići, then enjoy a sit down meal with your small group to indulge in your homemade feast.

With the help of our host, you will prepare all the dishes. Our host will guide you and help you with everything as well as tell you all the stories about Blato and island of Korčula. You will be included in every step of the process and get to ask as many questions as you have. You will learn all about local cuisine, tips and tricks about it and how to prepare it at your home.

Enjoy a beautiful sunset stretching over the mountains to the Adriatic sea on this wine tasting tour. Develop your understanding of wine production and land preservation while breathing in the fresh mountain air. Hike through the vineyard to discover traditional land cultivation methods. Led by a wine expert and vineyard owner, sample the locally produced products including walnut liquer, olive oil, and craft wine.

Step inside one of Croatia's smallest award-winning craft distilleries, hidden in the heart of Zagreb's historic Upper Town. Meet the passionate team behind the spirits, discover how each bottle is handcrafted in small batches, and enjoy an authentic tasting experience far from the usual tourist attractions.

Step into the world of traditional Dalmatian cooking and discover how makaruni pasta has been made for over 300 years. Meet Baba, share a welcome drink, and get to know each other while she introduces the story and recipe behind this traditional pasta, passed down through generations. Watch as Baba shows you the dough recipe, explains the ratios, and kneads the dough in front of you. Once the dough is ready, cut it and learn how to roll makaruni the traditional way on a wooden stick. After rolling your own pasta, relax while the chef prepares the makaruni you made and enjoy tasting the dish created by your own hands. Celebrate authentic Dalmatian food, tradition, and a recipe that has been passed down through generations for over 300 years.

Enjoy a night out in Split painting and sipping Croatian wine. Meet your host and small group, then get set up with all the supplies you need for a successful take-home piece of art. Sip wine and soft drinks and enjoy your night out, walking away with a frame-worthy piece.

Unleash your inner daredevil by soaring above Croatia’s River Cetina canyon on a zipline adventure from Omis. Prebook to guarantee your place so you can relish the prospect to the full, and enjoy it to the max with no research or planning needed. Don your harness, train on practice cables, and swoop down eight ziplines, flying over the river and forests at up to 492 feet (150 meters) high.

With the help of the third generation of Prodan family members, you will discover behind the scenes of the fascinating truffle world and this precious ingredient as one of the most expensive food in the world . Accompanied by the truffle dogs, first we will go to look for truffles which we will need to cook a delicious truffle meal. After variety of truffle starters, ladies from the family will show you how to make the best traditional scrambled eggs with freshly found truffles. You will be able to see all the ingredients and preparation from start to finish, by finding out little secrets of creating this memorable dish. Every single meal will have truffles, even the salad! You will discover the traditional truffle dishes of Istria prepared with the freshest ingredients, all while learning about truffle history and observing breathtaking views on the old town of Buzet. All meals can be adapted to vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, and gluten free diets, with prior notice.

Discover the stunning landscape of Plitvice Lakes National Park, without the crowds, on this day trip from Split or Trogir that gets you there before the crowds arrive. Follow your expert guide along scenic walking trails to the heart of the park and hop in a boat for a ride to the picture-perfect Lower Lakes (Donja Jezera).

Ready for a unique and memorable adventure? Join us in the hunt for one of the most expensive ingridients in the world- black truffle. Explore the untouched forest while watching our muzzles in action, accompanied by licenced truffle hunter who will tell you all secrets and fun facts about this istrian treasure. Getting hungry? Don't worry! Enjoy the cold platter with truffle products by Karlić family and afterwards join us in preparing your dish with truffles you found in the forest. Don't miss the opportunity! Book this unique tour and surround yourself with nature, animals and scent of a homemade meals.

Immerse yourself in the true flavors of Split with a wine tasting that's 100% Dalmatian. From the robust reds of the coast to the crisp whites of the islands, we'll explore the wines that locals know and love, connecting you directly to our region's rich winemaking tradition.

Discover the spellbinding natural phenomenon of the Blue Cave on a full-day excursion by speedboat from Split or Trogir. Take a boat over the waters of the Adriatic Sea to the Blue Cave, a coastal wonder famed the aquamarine light within. Marvel at the spectral display of sunlight and then head to the charming seaside village of Komiza for a sightseeing tour before swimming in Stiniva Cove and Budikovac Island. Conclude your tour with some relaxed free time in the quaint coastal town of Hvar before returning to Split.

Olive oil is one of Croatia’s key local products, and traveling around you will see countless olive groves covering the countryside. Learn about the history of olive oil making in Croatia, from the Roman times when oils made here were highly prized, to the modern day, and taste different types of local olive oils to see the difference in taste and quality.