4 Workshops in Croatia Worth the Day

1.Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $290.36Our pick

Dubrovnik countryside farm cooking class with garden picking, hands-on bread and pasta, and a 4-course Dalmatian meal plus homemade wine.

“A MUST go experience. The owner/host greeted us on the bridge to her house with such amazing hospitality and it didn’t end until she hugged us goodbye. We cooked with 6 other people, from two different lovely families, which only increased our enjoyment of this wonderful evening. The food was absolutely delicious. It was so much fun picking the vegetables in her garden and meeting all of her animals on her farm. Loved learning the history of her family and the region and even seeing how her husband cooked the delicious meat in the open fire “under the pot”. The sweet ending of desserts, some that we made, really ended…”

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2.Split Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $211.72

Morning markets, hands-on Croatian cooking, and a full lunch with wine in Split. Chef-led, small groups, and you’ll leave with recipes.

“Drago was such an amazing host and teacher. My favorite part of the trip was picking our ingredients in the market for our meal. I really enjoyed learning the dishes and having all around fun in the kitchen laughing and cooking. He really represents this school well and I have a new love for Croatian people.”

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3.Culinary Experience – Cooking Class & Walking Tour Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $336.41

Small-group Split cooking class and markets walk with a local guide, 3-course Dalmatian lunch, tastings, and hotel-kitchen fun.

“What a wonderful experience! My friend and I spent the day with our fantastic guide in Split. He was a local and incredibly knowledgeable, sharing insights into the city’s history and the Croatian people. As we explored the city, we made several stops at shops to indulge in sweets, pastries, and local honey. The second part of the tour was a culinary experience at a lovely 5-star hotel kitchen, where we worked with a very handsome head chef. We cooked and enjoyed a delicious lunch that we had helped prepare. This well-paced experience was filled with history, tasty local cuisine, and a wonderful guide who exuded passion and pride for…”

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4.Waves & Watercolors: A Seaside Painting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66.01Best value

Watercolor workshop at Pula’s Lighthouse Beach, Cape Verudica. Small group of 6, all supplies provided, taught by Renata.

“I’m very happy I did this! I decided the morning session and did not regret it! Renata that holds the workshop is really talented, wonderful and kind person. I really recommend this!”

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