The 13 Workshops & Classes in Slovenia That Earn Their Price

1.Ljubljana Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71Our pick

2-hour SUP lesson in Ljubljana, gear included. Paddle the Ljubljanica past Ljubljana Castle, Triple Bridge, and Dragon Bridge.

“They cancelled on me yesterday because they didn’t have enough people sign up and haven’t given a refund as of yet. They ignore my messages asking for a refund and when I contacted viatour they said they can’t refund until they hear from the tour company. Viator is a disgrace and I will never use them again”

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2.Private Mediterranean Fish Cooking Workshop with Irena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $199

Private Mediterranean fish cooking workshop with Irena in Portorož, visit Piran and the Salina park, cook seabass and raw seafood, eat seaside.

“We had a wonderful experience at this master class about fish and the farm. We learned so many new and fascinating facts — it was both educational and inspiring. Everything was beautifully arranged, very tasty, and presented with genuine hospitality. The atmosphere felt warm, kind, and truly home-like. What impressed us most were the many unique insights, as our host - Irena is a real professional who shared her knowledge with passion. Highly recommended!”

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3.Traditional Slovenian štrukelj Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Make traditional Ljubljana štrukelj with Luka in a small 3-hour class, plus local wine liquor, Slovenia tips, and leftovers to take home.

“We loved our time with Jan, he's very passionate and knowledgeable. Would recommend!”

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4.sLOVEnian Strukelj Traditional Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Make Ljubljana’s famous strukelj in a 3-hour class with Luka. Small group, tastings, and a digital recipe included.

“Our Štrukli class with Luka was a fantastic experience that we thoroughly enjoyed. Luka’s expertise and clear instructions made the process of preparing this traditional Slovenian dish both fun and accessible, even for beginners. The hands-on aspect of the class, combined with Luka’s friendly and encouraging teaching style, made it a truly engaging experience. Sharing the class with other travelers added to the enjoyment, as we bonded over learning a new skill and savoring the delicious results together. We left with a deeper appreciation for the local cuisine and wonderful memories of the entire experience.”

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5.Everyday Yoga Class, Soča (Bovec)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $18Best value

75-minute outdoor yoga in Soča, Bovec, in English with Petra, plus mountain and Soča river views for all levels.

“My wife & I attended an evening Yoga class. It was really a pleasure. We did Yoga outside with a great view of the mountains. The surrounding is really special and great. Petra was a great teacher. She adapted her program to our different Yoga levels. It was really nice & we can definitely recommand Yoga in this surrounding, as this is unbelievable!”

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6.One Day Ski Touring Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $366

One-day ski touring workshop in Bled, Slovenia. Learn climbs, turns, avalanche rescue, and snowpack stability with a small group.

“I had an amazing time! The tour was fantastic, the guide was excellent, and everything went perfectly. I’ll happily recommend you to everyone!”

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7.Belokranjska Pogača Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Learn Belokranjska Pogača in a 2-hour cooking class in Slovenia. Shape dough, bake your bread, and enjoy local stories.

“Riktigt roligt att göra, överträffade mina förväntningar och fantastisk värd.”

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8.Interactive Workshop with Experienced Weaver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1h 15m · from $88

Handweaving in Ljubljana with Mojca Tomšič. In 75 minutes you learn on a loom and take home a wool purse souvenir.

“very interesting moment, my first time in front of a loom ! I really had a great time.”

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9.3 DAY KAYAK CLASSES on the Soča river

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $277

3-day whitewater kayaking classes on Slovenia’s Soča River from Bovec, with small groups, full gear, snacks, and steady skill-building.

“We had three very good and fun days in the river Soča.”

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11.Open Wheel Pottery Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 1 hour · from $87

Join Eva Peterson Lenassito for a 1-hour open-wheel pottery workshop at Ljubljana Ethnographic Museum and make your own ceramic cup for $87.

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12.Private Goldsmithery & Jewelry Workshop and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 1h 15m · from $434

Private Ljubljana workshop with master silversmith Christoph Steidl. Tour, silver demo, and guided making of your own silver piece for up to 5.

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13.Private Pottery Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $175

Learn pottery basics with an English-speaking sculptor in Ljubljana, throw a cup on the wheel, and take your handmade souvenir home.

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