Georgia, the Caucasus · WORKSHOPS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 craft workshops worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cook khinkali and Imeretian khachapuri in Tbilisi at St. Bunny, with Georgian wine, cheeses, salad, and stories in 2.5 hours.
“5 star experience - the chef was wonderful and the food ended up being delicious! Super fun to cook your own meals. Loved it”
Small-group khinkali and khachapuri cooking class in downtown Tbilisi. Learn dough, shaping, and cheesy pies with wine and recipes.
“Very fun and casual lunch where you get to learn how to make some classic Georgian dishes, and meet new people! Our host / instructor was very kind and patient, and gave us step by step instructions. Highly recommend for a fun afternoon activity!”
Cook Georgian classics with a local family in Tbilisi, Khinkali, Khachapuri and more, plus homemade wine and chacha, recipe included.
“Really enjoyed making traditional Georgian food with Patti and our Chef/Host! Wine and food tasted amazing. Would highly recommend.”
Handmade Kakhetian bread, churchkhela, and wine tastings across Badiauri, Sighnaghi, Bodbe, and Telavi on a small-group day trip.
“The tour guide Giorgi was awful and spoiled the tour by 90%. Hope you'll get a better experience with another guide. The place has its charm.”
Hands-on Georgian cooking at Nana's family home in Tbilisi, with homemade wine, a Supra feast, and recipes for 5 dishes.
“Lovely cooking class with Nana and her daughter :) We were given options with regards to the menu and our choices did not disappoint! Would highly recommend. We even left with some starter spices to re-make the recipes at home, and leftovers in a take-out box. Great so couples or families looking to experience traditional Georgian cooking. Oh, and the wine was fabulous!”
Shop at Dezerter Bazaar with host Tina, cook 2 to 3 Georgian dishes in her Tbilisi home, and enjoy a full meal with drinks.
“When I saw the sentence “likely to sell out” next to this cooking class I knew it was going to be the most memorable cooking class in my life, and it WAS! I’m still getting people asking me about it and telling me that they’d love to try it out after seeing the posts in my social media. We cooked a few of the most authentic dishes in Georgia and they turned out extremely delicious, and the best part is that you can choose what dishes you want to cook, then you go to the market and shop for the ingredients before starting the class. In fact it didn’t feel…”
Private Georgian dance class in Tbilisi: learn two styles with a professional instructor in about 2 hours, $80 per person.
“Wonderful experience. It was great to try something new and deepen our experience by learning a new skill. Our teacher was very skilled in her craft and was very patient and encouraging in her instruction.”
Tbilisi ceramic workshop with hotel pickup, a 1.5-hour session to shape and paint your own piece, then firing and optional shipping.
“Ich kann es nur von Herzen weiterempfehlen. Es hat richtig Spaß gemacht. Sandro, der Töpfermeister ist super und auch Gino alles dafür getan, dass von der Organisation her alles reibungslos verläuft. Vielen Dank für alles.”
Beginner ski and snowboard lessons in Gudauri with Ika. Gear fitting, safety tips, and first turns for a $10 ticket, cash balance.
“It's amazing, We had 2 hr Snowboard session and Ika was very supportive and knowledgeable, he boosted our confidence and taught us many stuff in short time. Thank you and we will meet you again once we are back.”
A small-group Tbilisi cooking class teaching khinkali and Adjarian khachapuri, plus Georgian wine, in about 2 hours.
“This was as my first time booking a cooking class and it was definitely a highlight of my trip to Georgia. Was a perfect evening with friends and our table side chef Grisha. Nothing like enjoying a meal you made, with a glass or two of Georgian wine. I made a request in booking to make Imeruli Khatchapuri and they satisfied my request. Communication was thorough throughout booking and the whole cooking experience. I would do this again in a heartbeat and bring more friends next time!”
Hands-on Batumi khinkali masterclass in Adjara, Georgia. Learn dough and filling from a local cook, with tea, in 90 minutes.
Make silver jewelry in Tbilisi, learning soldering, rolling, cutting, and polishing, then visiting a 19th-century workshop house.
“wonderful experience good practice of hands on awesome results I love it”
Tbilisi ceramic workshop: craft a custom clay piece in a small group, guided in English, then pick up or ship after firing.
“Really fun experience would recommend. Everyone was so lovely ❤️”
Private Mtskheta day trip from Tbilisi with UNESCO sights and a local-family cooking class, plus shared lunch and comfy van pickup.
“Our lovely guide, David, was punctual, friendly, knowledgeable, informative and a safe and careful driver. Uplistsikhe cave village was really interesting - the steep steps and uneven walk over the rock was well worth the effort. We learned a few new things at the Stalin muRead more”
Cook Georgian classics in Dinara’s Saburtalo apartment with hands-on lessons, then eat what you make, plus dessert.
“Last time, I rated here 1, it was because of the bad attitude from Viator's Help Center. If the staff contacted Traveling Spoon with necessary action, the host nor I didn't had to go through this unnecessary things.”
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