Top Croatia Classes & Workshops

Immerse yourself in the wild scenery of Istria’s Motovun Forest—and discover Croatia’s truffle-hunting traditions first-hand—on this one-of-a-kind, small-group tour. Pick a start time that works best for you, meet your guide in the village of Paladini, and head out accompanied by truffle dogs in search of the valuable mushrooms. After your hunting experience, return to enjoy a 3-course meal—plus drinks—prepared with a generous quantity of local truffles.

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.

Step into the fascinating world of glass art with a hands-on workshop in the picturesque hilltop town of Motovun, Croatia. Guided by experienced artisans, you'll have the opportunity to learn creative glassmaking techniques and craft your own unique pieces from start to finish. This immersive experience offers a rare chance to move beyond traditional sightseeing and actively participate in a local artistic tradition. Unlike typical souvenir shopping, you'll create 2 to 5 one-of-a-kind glass artworks to take home as personalized keepsakes from your travels. Set against the stunning backdrop of Motovun's historic charm and scenic landscapes, this workshop combines creativity, culture, and craftsmanship in a memorable experience that is perfect for individuals, couples, families, and anyone looking to bring home a truly unique piece of Croatia.

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.

Do something few foodies in Istria ever get to, and follow the coveted truffle from the ground to your plate with this small-group truffle-hunting and tasting experience. Accompany the sniffer dogs trained to root out the truffles, and then head into a local family kitchen to use these fresh ingredients to make a meal with your hosts, as you learn all about the history of these mushrooms.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the world of natural beauty at a natural cosmetics workshop in Rovinj, where you'll learn to craft your own skincare products using authentic Istrian olive oil. Guided by a certified phytoaromatherapist, create your own body cream and soothing lavender balm tailored to your preferences. With a variety of local essential oils at your fingertips, experiment with scents like lavender, lemon and rosemary to personalize your creations. Leave with two unique handmade souvenirs that showcase the essence of Istria and the skills you’ve acquired during this hands-on experience.

Step into a warm Slavonian kitchen and slow down with us. In this intimate workshop, you won’t just cook — you’ll connect. Using seasonal fruit from our own family garden, you’ll learn how to make traditional Slavonian jam and fruit syrup the old-fashioned way: no rush, no shortcuts, no preservatives. What makes this experience truly special is the feeling of making something real — from raw, imperfect fruit to a finished jar with your name on it. Whether it's sweet plum jam, fragrant quince syrup, or even savory tomato “jam,” everything reflects the rhythm of the season and the taste of home. Perfect for food lovers, slow travelers & DIY enthusiasts. Includes sweet & savory options – jam, syrup, or even tomato “jam”. This isn’t a cooking class — it’s a story in a jar, and you're part of it.

Immerse yourself in the art of soap-making in a tranquil garden setting in Dubrovnik during this hands-on workshop, perfect for beginners and crafting enthusiasts. Learn the traditional cold process method from an experienced soapmaker, using natural, high-quality ingredients to create unique, handcrafted soap. With small group sizes and all materials provided, you'll enjoy a relaxed, inspiring experience and leave with your beautiful creation as a fragrant, one-of-a-kind souvenir.

These pirogi don’t come from a restaurant — they come from memory. In this hands-on workshop in Slavonia, you’ll make a dish rarely found on menus, but deeply rooted in local tradition. The recipe comes from my late grandmother, made just as she did — by feel, not by measurements. From kneading the dough to folding each piece, every step follows her rhythm and care. We use humble but meaningful ingredients: flour, eggs, potatoes, onions... seasonal, simple, and nourishing. All ingredients are sourced locally — many straight from the garden. But tradition doesn’t mean boring. We always add a small modern twist — especially to the sweet version. One day it might be served with homemade ice cream, another with fresh fruit from our orchard or a touch of edible flowers. You’ll get your hands messy, your belly full, and your heart warm. This experience blends the old and the new — and every time, it’s deliciously different. This is the heritage — and you’re invited into the kitchen.

Go on an adventure and jump into our time machine. Look 200 years into the past . Experience the spirit of old Dalmatia through the challenges & magic of island life: - Discover the magic of an authentic ancient Hvar household. - Experience the uniqueness of ancient island life from long forgotten times. - Learn old crafts - Learn the skills necessary to manage the four basic elements of fire, water, earth, and air. - Find about the "eco-aware, zero waste, and nothing gets thrown away“ philosophy – essential for the resourceful and above all creative life of the islanders - Taste authentic traditional delicacies Don't miss out on this exclusive, unique & delicious experience - Visit us in the heart of Hvar island!

Stand Up Paddling and Yoga have a lot in common, including both mental clarity and exercise for the entire body. SUP YOGA is a unique experience of yoga lessons on a paddle board over the crystal clear sea. Being on the water adds new challenges that only benefit you and your practice. The water and SUP BOARDS (mobile yoga mat) allows a deeper challenge of finding our balance, focus and truly connecting to your breath. Imagine nature being your studio and the board your mats. There is absolutely no need for prior experience of Yoga or Stand up Paddle. We welcome all levels, from beginners to pros, aiming to provide a unique experience of Yoga.

This intimate experience gives visitors a genuine look into Croatian family life. Join your host Ana, a marine scientist who teaches conservation and biomimicry, for a meal in her Preko home. Take a small motorboat out to harvest your own shellfish, then prepare a traditional Croatian meal in Ana’s kitchen. You’ll also have time for a morning coffee, snack and swim before the class.

Allow yourself the luxury of a slow and peaceful journey into the past with Dry Stone Wall Workshop with Ana. Discover and see the stone from a different perspective, experience the beauty of UNESCO protected building technique through the eyes of a local in this boutique experience that will help you understand the soul of Dalmatia. Build with your own hands, be a Dalmatian stone master for a day.

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.

What sets us apart is the unique and immersive culinary experience offered at Poje, a family field located in the heart of the UNESCO-protected Stari Grad Plain on the island of Hvar. Follow our Instagram profile poje.hvar to get a sense of our vibe! What distinguishes our offering is the idyllic and historic location (Poje Field), authentic and traditional cuisine (homemade aperitifs and local wines, Hvar platter, traditional main courses, dessert featuring our own extra virgin olive oil from family groves), homemade and home-grown ingredients (extra virgin olive oil, limoncello, brandy, and other local produce), personalized and intimate setting (shared table experience & great company), sensory adventure (taste and scenery amidst olives, grapevine and lavender).

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.

Pastry Class is a full experience great for all levels and lovers of desserts and they are designed to give you an authentic taste of Croatian sweet cuisine. Your class will include a fruit and vegetable market tour where we will buy our ingredients from the local producers. Back in the kitchen, we start the cooking process by tasting local wines and liqueurs and then switching on the tunes while our award-winning pastry chef helps you to prepare the amazing desserts. All of our chef instructors have worked in some of the best restaurants and pastry shops in Croatia as well as in Europe so as to give you the most professional cooking / baking / pastry experience. You will be learning from some of the best pastry experts in Croatia! At the end of your class you will enjoy the meal that you have worked to prepare. Food and wines are included in the price.  Enjoy!

If you ever wanted to see all the steps of creating a ceramic piece, get to know materials used in creating it and feel the clay on the pottery wheel and experience a pot being created in your own hands ... then this is the experience for you! In a real working atmosphere with all materials and equipment at hand you will work along with a mentor on the pottery wheel step by step. You will also try out handbuilding technics which is interesting as well. Maybe after this workshop you will decide to continue at home and make pottery a relaxing hobby!

Sample some regional wine and learn more about the family-run Pervino winery in Novigrad with this guided wine-tasting. Reach the winery by your own means and, you can enjoy our wine tasting where you’ll learn about their wines, spirits, and olive oil. Adults can try a selection of wines from and enjoy snacks like cheese, olives, and prosciutto while children play in the nearby garden.

You get a chance to learn new sport and it might become something you (and your family) might start do play once you return back home.