Top 13 Workshops Around the World

1.Chocolate Workshop in Chocolate Museum w/ Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,802 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55Our pick

At Vienna’s Chocolate Museum, a chocolatier guides you through tastings, chocolate tempering, three decorated bars, and an Aztec-style hot chocolate. English and German sessions suit adults and children, with museum entry, snacks, take-home chocolate, and a signed BO-YO certificate included.

“we didnt really know what to expect however it was absolutely fabulous. our host Jan̈a was brilliant and guided us through the whole experience. we made 3 chocolate bars each with a choice of dark, milk, pink and white chocolate. we got to pick our toppings and away we went! it finished with making our own version of a hot chocolate, which was delicious. would recommend this experience!!”

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2.Chocolate Museum Visit with Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,474 reviews · 2h 30m · from $53

At Choco-Story Brussels, a chocolatier shows you how to pipe, shape, and decorate chocolate. Make bars, lollies, and freehand designs with toppings, then tour the museum with an audio guide, tastings, and a praline demonstration. The small workshop group is limited to 10 people.

“highly recommended experience, if you want to share unique moments this activity is perfect. we had a lot of fun and Mario our teacher was fabulous and very nice. he was also very ironic, he joked and explained very well. My parents do not speak English but Mario made himself understood very well with gestures and expressions, much appreciated by the Italians. highly recommended”

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3.Chocolate Making Workshop and Chocolate Museum Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 395 reviews · 1 hour · from $53

At Choco-Story Bruges, you spend an hour making lollipops, mendiants, and decorated chocolate shapes with a chocolatier, then explore the museum at your own pace. Three melted chocolates, toppings, stencils, tastings, and an 11-language audio guide are included.

“Absolutely brilliant experience and we took away so much chocolate”

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4.1.5-Hour Chocolate Museum Visit with Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 387 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28Best value

At Choco-Story Prague, a professional chocolatier such as Paulina, Martina, or Michael guides you through cocoa’s journey from Aztec and Maya customs to Belgian pralines. Explore the compact museum at your own pace, taste several chocolates, then decorate your own bars to take home.

“it was very fun not so much the museum, but the workshop was very cool (thank you Paolina!) and the chocolate very yummy”

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5.Samurai Ninja Museum Asakusa: Samurai Sword Lesson & Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 306 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Dress in hakama, armor, and a helmet, then learn a short katana routine with an English-speaking instructor such as Ryo or Koki. Your two-hour visit also includes a samurai and ninja museum tour, photo time, and shuriken practice. Children under six cannot enter.

“From the moment we stepped in, we were transported into the world of the samurai. The 2-hour experience flew by, filled with excitement, hands-on learning, and immersive storytelling. It wasn’t just a lesson—it was a journey back in time. You don’t just watch—you become a samurai. Holding a real sword, learning precise movements, and performing a traditional sword dance at the end made us feel like true warriors. It was thrilling, empowering, and something we’ll never forget. The guides were incredibly friendly and patient, making sure everyone, from adults to young kids, felt comfortable and engaged. They took their time answering questions and guiding us through each step with care…”

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6.Savannah: Cocktail Class at American Prohibition Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · 2 hours · from $87

At Congress Street Up, the 1920s-style bar inside Savannah’s American Prohibition Museum, you’ll learn cocktail history and technique from bartenders such as Leah, Eric, or Val. Make two full drinks with your choice of liquor, sample three classics, and use period-style bar tools in this two-hour English-language class.

“The instructor was well versed in her subject and entertaining.”

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7.Choco Art Museum Ticket with Chocolate Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 71 reviews · 2 months · from $36

Visit Choco Art Museum Prague, two minutes from Old Town Square, then join an English-language chocolate workshop. See Prague landmarks recreated in chocolate, learn about Aztec and Maya traditions, decorate your own chocolate, and take home what you make. The workshop lasts 30 to 45 minutes.

“It is not a Workshop to "make" chocolate... it was a workshop to pour chocolate in small shapes. I expected a cooking class. The museum is very small but good looking. Could be at a better price though.”

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8.Uffizi Gallery Master Class Skip-the-Line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $121Top rated

Meet your English-speaking art guide at Door 1 of Florence’s Uffizi Gallery for a 2.5-hour master class on Renaissance art, the Medici, and works by Botticelli, Leonardo, and Giotto. Groups are limited to nine, with an audio guide added for larger groups.

“Gianna was a wonderful tour guide who put her heart and soul into making our experience of learning about the art something we will always cherish! I can’t say enough about her knowledge and insight into the art as well as how kind she was.”

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9.9/11 Museum Workshop: 100 Images and Artifacts “Hands-On”

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 1h 30m · from $36

In Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, explore 100 photographs and artifacts from the nine-month Ground Zero recovery. Use a BOSE headset to hear stories connected to Gary Marlon Suson’s images, watch a 12-minute film, and handle selected objects with staff approval. Audio is available in four languages.

“Bella esperienza, i racconti ti fanno immergere in quello che ha vissuto il fotografo in quel momento.”

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10.Itajime Shibori Scarf Class at Kyoto Shibori Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $42

At the Kyoto Shibori Museum, an English- or Japanese-speaking instructor guides you through making a two-color Itajime shibori scarf. Your cloth dries while you explore the museum and shop. The small class welcomes up to eight people and lasts about one hour.

“Absolutely loved this experience and beautiful art form. The people and process were lovely and it is something you could do more than once as you piece you take home is unique.. will definitely be back again x”

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11.Longreach: Qantas Founders Museum First Class Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 day · from $119

Spend a full day at the Qantas Founders Museum with self-guided exhibits, a 90-minute aircraft tour, and a one-hour Boeing 747 cockpit and wing walk. Guides such as Ryan, Mark, John, and Sarah bring the aircraft and Qantas story to life. Closed-toe shoes are required.

“For me rhe tour guide was the best part, the knowledge that guy has in his head is amazing.”

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12.Castelsardo: Basket-Making Workshop and Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Walk Castelsardo’s medieval center with a live guide, visit Doria Castle and the Museum of Mediterranean Interweaving, then learn basic Sardinian basket weaving and take home your own small cestini. Tours run in English, Italian, French, or Spanish, with Tonia among the praised guides.

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13.Family-Friendly Sword Lesson at Samurai Ninja Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

Spend two hours at Kyoto’s Samurai Ninja Museum with an English-speaking instructor such as Ken, Nobu, Raito, or Jukia. Wear hakama, armor, and a helmet, learn two katana movement sequences, try ninja weapons, and pose for photos. Children under three cannot enter.

“The teacher was really good and in a small class it was really fun. I can recomend Raito as an experienced teacher”

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