The 15 Best Workshops in Bulgaria

1.Private Ski Lesson in Bulgaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $132Our pick

Private 2-hour ski lesson in Borovets for up to three people. English coach tailors drills to your level, with no lift or gear included.

“It was the first time we were skiing. And we were absolutely lucky to get Phil as our instructor. He is amazing! He understood strengths and weaknesses of each of us and taught us accordingly. He was patient and supportive while also challenging us to achieve beyond our own expectations. He encouraged us and made us laugh to always keep the energy high. A great experience and thank you Phil!”

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2.Bulgarian Food tasting, cullinary-historical tour, Cooking class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $138

Cook classic Bulgarian dishes in Sofia with a market stroll, a hands-on class tailored to you, and a full tasting meal with Mariela.

“I had a wonderful day with Mariela and we cooked and shared a delicious meal ! I highly recommend :)”

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3.Bulgaria:Borovets,Private Ski and Snowboard lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

Private 2-hour ski or snowboard lesson in Borovets with a licensed instructor. Confidence-building coaching for beginners from $82.

“Excellent skiing lesson and Tsetso was awesome. Such a fabulous instructor and gave us the confidence to ski on our own”

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4.Private Ski and Snowboard lessons in Bansko Bulgaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $162

Private ski and snowboard lessons in Bansko with English-speaking instructors, tight 2-hour coaching blocks, and progress-focused practice near Pirin NP.

“We have just returned from Bansko with our 9 and 5 year old and booked with Twin Ski school and communication was excellent and easy through what’s app! We booked 2 hour session for 6 days fo both boys and they absolutely loved it! Teddy, their instructor was excellent with them and they couldn’t wait for their lessons everyday! They hadn’t really been skiing before and by the second day they were skiing on the ski road and their confidence and skills were improving with each session!! When we return we will definitely be booking with Twin Ski School again! Thank you Teddy! Gareth, Ffion, Alffi and Tomi.”

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5.Private lessons in Bansko with former national ski racers.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $122

Private Bansko ski lessons with former national racers. Level-based coaching, Pirin National Park access, and options for kids and groups.

“Cool Ski are the best! The equipment was new and comfortable, nothing was too much trouble for the kind and friendly staff who all spoke perfect English. I tried on a variety of boots and helmets until I found the perfect fit for ski that also matched my outfit - perfect for lovely photos! The shop opens early and closes at 6pm so there was plenty of time to return and collect the equipment that was clean and dry every day. The shop location, opposite the gondola, was just perfect!”

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7.Transfer from the Sofia Airport to your hotel in Sofia by VIP Mercedes V class

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $69

Skip Sofia taxi hassles with a private Mercedes V-Class airport to hotel transfer, for up to 6 passengers, with quick booking and comfort.

“Pessimi non si sono presentati all'aeroporto. Hanno sbagliato appuntamento dicendo che dovevamo incontrarci in albergo per andare in aereoport”

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8.Private lessons in Bansko with former national ski racer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $189

Private 2-hour ski lessons in Bansko with a former Bulgarian national ski racer, $189.36 per person, tailored by level near Pirin National Park.

“We both had a great experience with both Vasil and Asen. As a beginner skier, I appreciated Assan's patience and clear instructions, which helped me progress so quickly. He knew just when to challenge me and when to offer gentle encouragement. Thanks to him, I gained enough confidence to tackle blue and some easier red runs on my own after only 2 lessons!”

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9.Banitsa Pastry Class with a Local with Bulgarian Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1h 30m · from $58

Small-group banitsa class in a Sofia home, with a city walk, mountain views, Bulgarian wine, and homemade pastry to take away.

“Very nice and kind people, highly recommend the workshop! One great experience that everyone should go through and feel :)”

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10.Picking Roses Workshop & Extracting Rose Oil in the Rose Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Pick roses in Bulgaria’s Rose Valley, dress in folk tradition, taste rose treats, and learn how rose oil and soap are made.

“Really great activity with so much local flavor. Absolutely fantastic experience which I totally recommend. Suitable of everyone. Excellent staff and guides on the spot. I'm very pleased.”

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11.Private-(group) ski or snowboard lessons in Borovets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $194

Private ski or snowboard coaching in Borovets for up to 3 or larger groups, 2 hours, licensed English or Russian teacher, equipment extra.

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12.Private snowboard lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $92

Private snowboard lessons in Borovets, Bulgaria, 2-hour coaching with a pro guide for up to 3 riders, tailored pacing, lift pass extra.

“As a family we have used the services of Hunters ski school each yearly skiing holiday over the last 3 years.”

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13.Ski & snowboard private lessons in Borovets

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 1 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Private English ski or snowboard lesson in Borovets (2 hours). Ski tuition included, but equipment and lift pass cost extra.

“It was very hard for us since it was our first experience. For us it was very difficult and being quite a large group, it was not easy to cope with the others”

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14.Rose Workshop & Leavening of Authentic Yoghurt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119

Harvest-season Rose Valley rose jam and live authentic yogurt-making, tastings including banitsa, plus Karlovo Old Town from Plovdiv.

“I was there 2 weeks ago and booked this tour as a hands-on experience on rose jam making and authentic yoghurt in a Bulgarian house. I'm very delighted to understand part of the Bulgarian culture. Thanks a lot to the guide and the whole organization!”

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15.Visit our glass blowing workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 1 day · from $10Best value

Watch molten glass become ornaments in a Beloslav workshop with daily demos and a 250-year technique, guided in English or Russian.

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