The 12 Workshops & Classes in Poland We Would Book

1.Warsaw’s No 1 cooking class-Polish dumplings with liqueur tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 576 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77Our pick

At Pierogi & More in Warsaw, an English-speaking instructor guides you through pierogi dough, fillings, folding, boiling, and tasting. The two-hour class serves meat, vegetarian, or vegan dumplings, followed by Polish liqueurs. Groups are capped at 10, and instructors including Daria, Ben, Patrycya, Nina, and Zuzia have led sessions.

“This was a great time. The instructor was an excellent teacher and the dumplings tasted great. I even got some leftovers. A must do fun experience!”

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2.Pierogi Cooking Class with Market Shopping and Local Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83

Meet Olga near Krakow’s Grunwald Monument, shop for ingredients at the city’s oldest marketplace, then walk to her apartment for a hands-on pierogi lesson. You’ll make dough, prepare potato and cottage-cheese filling, shape and cook the dumplings, and eat them with Polish snacks and regional alcohol. Sunday sessions skip the market visit.

“The most amazing experience with cooking class. Olga was welcoming and friendly. The pierogies cooking class was so much fun with great atmosphere. We would do it again.”

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3.Krakow Pierogi Cooking Class with Market Visit & Home-Cooked Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 212 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Meet your English-speaking guide at Długa 1, shop for pierogi ingredients at a local farmers market, then take public transport to a Polish home for a hands-on cooking lesson. Guides such as Kasia, Alicja, Agata, and Tomasz teach the recipe, language, and food customs before serving your meal with beer, tea, coffee, snacks, and dessert.

“This was a very fun and authentic experience. It started in the market where all ingredients were purchased. The host (Kasia) taught the people in the group how to say the words in Polish so they could order the necessary food at the market. The actual cooking was done in Kasia's home (had to take a taxi to her house which was included in the price of the tour). She provided snacks/drinks. The pierogis tasted amazing and recipe was emailed to the group. My family of 4 all agreed this was a highlight of our week in Poland!”

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4.Polish Dumplings Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $75

At Pierogi & More on Stawki Street, an English-speaking host such as Maria, Daria, Ben, or Marysia guides you through dough, fillings, and five folding styles. Choose meat, vegetarian, or vegan pierogi, then eat a generous shared meal, receive recipes by email, and sample Polish liqueurs in evening sessions.

“Amazing experience☺️🥟highly recommended if you will be in Warsaw”

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5.Pierogi Cooking Class: Mastering the Art of Polish Dumplings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

At Delicious Poland near Krakow’s city center, you’ll make pierogi from scratch with local instructors such as Olga, Magda, Maria, or Ania. Prepare dough, savory potato and twaróg filling, and seasonal fruit pierogi, then boil and eat your work with a beer or wine. The class lasts about two hours and welcomes beginners.

“Absolutely amazing time learning how to make pierogis. Maria was so kind and friendly. She tailored her instructions based on your needs. The pierogi turned out fantastic and I truly enjoyed myself.”

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6.Pierogi Class and Liquor Tasting with View on Warsaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Join Dominik Metelski in Warsaw for a small-group pierogi class in his home. Learn dough and several savory and sweet fillings, taste Polish appetizers and homemade infused liquors, then eat your creations on a rooftop terrace overlooking the city. The class is in English, limited to 10 people, and dietary needs can be discussed in advance.

“This was a great experience and we look forward to trying the recipes at home. The liquor tasting added to the experience.”

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7.Pierogi Home Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $108

Spend four hours with an English-speaking local cook, shopping at a Krakow market before preparing three Polish dishes at home. You will make pierogi, practice useful Polish phrases, sample snacks such as oscypek and kabanos, and sit down to a homemade meal with Polish beer. Small groups are limited to six people.

“Extra bonus learning a few Polish phrases and trying them out in the market when we bought fresh ingredients for our pierogis. Nice blend of culture and learning a new recipe.”

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8.Flavours of Polish Christmas: 4 course dinner + cooking class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $120

Join Maria Oskroba at Pierogi & More in Warsaw for a December-only Polish Christmas evening. You will shape sauerkraut pierogi, taste beetroot soup with mushroom dumplings, enjoy a four-course dinner, hear about wafer-breaking and extra place settings, and take home recipes.

“This was a last-minute thing for me as I didn’t know what else to do in Warsaw on Christmas Day after spending the afternoon in the Old Town. I was pleasantly surprised by the family vibes Maria and her son created during class. In the end, all participants sat together and enjoyed a nice Xmas meal and sang carols. Highly recommend!”

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9.PIEROGI classes with Masterchef

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $115

At Pan Papuga on Długa Street, chef Eliza and her team guide you through two kinds of Polish pierogi. You will shape and cook the dumplings, enjoy an appetizer with rye bread, drink a pint of Gdansk craft beer, and taste a regional liqueur with its story and recipes. The private class lasts about two hours.

“The taxi drive assigned to our group of 3 could not find the address. We missed our class. Location was difficult to find . We are out $324 . What a waste . Would like a refund from June 11.”

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10.First class Warsaw Airport Transfer (WAW)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)

You get a private transfer from Warsaw Chopin Airport for up to three people, with a driver holding your name or company logo on an iPad. Martin, Szymon, Paweł, and other English-speaking chauffeurs have been praised for careful driving, clean luxury cars, luggage help, and useful Warsaw tips.

“I booked an airport transfer to central Warsaw, and everything went perfectly from start to finish. The journey was smooth and comfortable, and Szymon, my driver, was exceptionally welcoming and professional. He greeted me warmly at the airport, helped with my luggage, and made sure I felt at ease throughout the ride. His driving was safe and steady, and he even shared some interesting tips about Warsaw along the way. I highly recommend Szymon’s service — truly 5 stars from me!”

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11.Jewelry Making Workshop with Amber

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $139

Spend two creative hours in Gdansk making an amber pendant, necklace, or bracelet with an English- or Polish-speaking instructor. Choose from amber, sterling silver, beads, leather, resin, dried flowers, and stones. Kacper has guided some sessions, offering calm help and local tips while you create a wearable souvenir.

“I liked the place and the chance to see tools used to process amber. I appreciate that I could do many things on my own but also ask for help whenever needed. The instructor was excellent – his attitude, knowledge, and support were 10/10.”

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12.Pottery Decorating Ceramic Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 4 reviews · 1h 30m · from $62Best value

At Polska Ceramika Bolesławiec, your guide and translator lead a 90-minute workshop on the famous Polish pottery style. Learn to use Bolesławiec stamps, paints, brushes, and simple composition techniques, then decorate your own ceramic vessel. Coffee, tea, glazing, and firing are included, though the finished piece takes up to 21 days.

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