The 9 Best Workshops Anywhere in the World

1.Mango’s Miami: Salsa Lessons, Mojitos, Bites & Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 156 reviews · from $79Our pick

You’ll learn beginner bachata and salsa in Mango’s Mojito Room with instructors such as Alisa, Alex, Taylor, Carlos, and Bruno. The evening includes one mojito or mocktail, three appetizers, reserved party seating, live music, tropical shows, and nightclub entry after 10pm for those 21 and older.

“Finding a dance partner was not an issue. Hosts took care of everything. Will do this again with my girlfriend.”

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2.Afro Puerto Rican Folklore Bomba Class and Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $35Best value

Meet at Ocean Park Beach in San Juan for a hands-on Bomba class led by Jose Angel Catala and Charlotte Serrano. You’ll learn the dance’s African-rooted traditions, respond to live drumming, and may wear a petticoat skirt as you dance by the shore. The class welcomes beginners and experienced dancers, with groups capped at 20.

“Bee flexible with your time and patient! I recommend Salsa Tours to give more details about the time and meeting place, it was not clear and knowone met us. A extaner told us where to go for the class.”

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3.Japanese Koto & Shamisen Concert and Koto Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 1 hour - 100 minutes · from $38

In a small old Japanese house, professional musicians introduce the koto and shamisen, perform classical, modern, and original works, then answer questions and guide you through a simple koto piece. Aoi and other instructors may lead the session, with English support, photos, and private or small-group options.

“We liked everything about this concert, it was truly magical and we feeling honoured to have been able to live this experience !”

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4.Cooking Class + Guitar Concert at Chef’s Francesco

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · from $169

Join Francesco Colabella in his Venice home for a private three-hour cooking class with wine, local appetizers, fresh pasta, and traditional Italian recipes. Choose dishes such as lasagna, orecchiette, carbonara, or Bolognese tagliatelle, then listen to Francesco play guitar. The class is offered in Italian, French, English, Spanish, and Chinese.

“This was the best tour/cooking class we did on our trip if 2 weeks! Highly recommend it!”

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5.Cooking Class with Chef Francesco and Live Music in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $168Top rated

Meet Chef Francesco Colabella at Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore on Giudecca for a three-hour private cooking class in his home. Prepare traditional Italian dishes with fresh ingredients, share the meal you make, and finish with Francesco’s acoustic guitar performance. The class runs in English and begins at 2 pm.

“If you are looking for a cooking experience where you feel relaxed, at home and with friends, this is for you. Francesco welcomed us into his exquisite home with one of the best views in Venice! We made truly delicious food an d my daughter is now insisting I buy all the necessary tools and ingredients for when we arrive back home. And to settle our full stomachs, we were treated to glorious live music. An experience we will never forget.”

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6.Gelato Class – Cremeria Opera

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $84

At Cremeria Opera in Lucca, Giulia or Mirko guides your private group through gelato history, ingredients, tasting, and production. You will compare natural gelato with a fake homemade version, help produce one flavor, sample the shop’s range, and receive a diploma. The one-hour class is in English and suits families, couples, and serious dessert fans.

“Julia was informative and engaging. We made our own gelato, and had a taste of every flavor of gelato in the shop! This was a great event.”

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7.Evening Spanish Tapas Cooking Class with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

At Bollitori near Alicante’s Central Market, a local chef and host guide you through tortilla, gazpacho, bacon-wrapped dates, chorizo, pork tosta, and torrija. You eat the full meal, take home the recipes, and finish with live Spanish guitar. Fred may lead the class, with English and Spanish support.

“Lovely activity. It was rather chilly though as the shutters were kept open so if the evening is cool take a jacket. The group was on the large size around 14 people so at times you were stood watching others cook rather than doing it all yourself. Food at the end was tasty, staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.”

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8.Mindelo Cultural: city tour with live music and dance class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3h 30m · from $141

Meet guide Marion at Ouril Hotel for a walking tour of Mindelo’s marina, market hall, Praça Estrela, old town, and the story of Cesária Évora. A live guitarist introduces six Cape Verdean rhythms, then a dance instructor from Noelisa Santos’s school teaches you the steps. Expect sun, walking, music, and good-natured coordination problems.

“Hele leuke informatieve tour met als afsluiting dansles met tekst en uitleg van de herkomst. Eerst een beetje onhandig maar met het geduld van onze dansinstructeur begon het daadwerkelijk nog ergens op te lijken. Heel ongedwongen en toch in de buitenlucht. Echt leuk om te doen.”

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9.Japanaese tradtional Tsugaru Shamisen music lesson in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $77

In Shinjuku, a nationally accredited instructor introduces you to the Tsugaru shamisen, Japan’s powerful three-string instrument. You’ll hear a professional performance, learn how to hold the instrument and bachi pick, practice basic techniques, and play a simple song together. Lessons are beginner-friendly, with English support and private options available.

“We had a great time! We learned a lot about the shamisen and were able to learn a simple song. We also learned some harder techniques. The instructor is very patient and played some amazing pieces.”

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