4 Guided Cooking Classes to Book First

1.Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Tour and Sushi Making with Pro Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 775 reviews · from $104Our pick

Start at Tsukiji Honganji Temple, walk through Tsukiji’s outer and wholesale areas with a local guide, then learn five nigiri styles and one roll from a professional sushi chef. Expect about four hours, stairs, a group setting, and no guaranteed accommodation for dietary restrictions.

“Korean was our tourguide, friendly and spoke English well. Started with a visit to the Buddhist temple, then to the market. We stopped at different food vendors and Ko offered good info on the different types of food. Then visited a shrine. I personally found being with group limiting as there are so many different things to sample, the group is limiting. The sushi lesson was informative and fun. Picked up some good info and enjoyed it. Bring your own water to drink as they only provide cold green tea, which is good, but I would have had water too.”

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2.Budapest Cooking Class & Market Tour with Local Guide & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 553 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Meet guides such as Kinga, Ben, or Mesi at Central Market Hall, taste pickles, salami, cheese, and pálinka, then walk to a cozy Budapest-style kitchen. You’ll prepare a traditional dish, often chicken paprikash with dumplings, and eat together with wine.

“We learned to make what turned out to be our very favorite dish on our entire trip! It was a fun and informative day spent with our cooking teacher, Dominic. We'll definitely be making it at home!”

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3.Buenos Aires: Empanadas and Alfajores Guided Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 486 reviews · 3 hours · from $37Best value

Join a small group of up to eight at Paseo Colón 1355 in San Telmo. Hosts including Thomas and Sophia guide you through empanada dough, savory fillings, the classic repulgue, cornstarch alfajores with dulce de leche, and the ritual of preparing mate. The three-hour class ends with a generous shared meal.

“Thomas was a wonderful teacher we had a lot of fun learning about the local foods and cooking the empanadas and Alfajores. I’d definitely recommend this experience.”

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4.2 Hour Florence Pizza and Gelato Small Group Guided Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Join Chef Ginevra, Elena, or Georgio at Florence Food Studio for a hands-on class making pizza dough, sauce, and two gelato flavors. The English-language session lasts about 2.5 hours, serves up to 12 people, and ends with lunch or dinner at the table.

“Georgio couldn’t have been more welcoming! My family said this has been their most favorite part of the trip! This is a must do while in Florence. Making beautiful and delicious memories.”

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