6 Heritage Workshops Worth Flying For

1.Dubai Evening Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class Al Marmoom Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,500 reviews · from $189Our pick

Spend about six hours exploring Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve in an open-air 1980s Mercedes-Benz G Class. You will ride with a guide such as Imran, Mustafa, Usman, Muhammad, or Waqar, then join a camel caravan, watch coffee being made, dress in Arabic clothing, meet a falcon, eat a six-course Bedouin dinner, and stargaze beside the camp.

“Traveled with my wife and my parents the experience was very good. Mustafa was a very good tour guide, and provided us options during the trip. Mustafa was quiet, but provided inside on any knowledge of the area. The tour itself is very long and nice. It was definitely worth the money. The tour itself provided various options and allowed each one of us to experience something different.”

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2.Undiscovered Charleston: Half Day Food, Wine & History Tour with Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 948 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Chef Forrest Parker leads a 90-minute Charleston walk linking local food to the city’s past, from the Pineapple Fountain to Rainbow Row. Then watch him prepare three Lowcountry recipes at Bistro Au Vin, enjoy a wine-paired lunch, and take home the recipes. Small groups, a 9 a.m. start, and advance allergy notice make planning easy.

“Fabulous way to spend the morning! Chef Forrest was full of knowledge and humor throughout our walk around the French Quarter. He shared culinary history as well, which was incredibly interesting. The food he cooked afterwards for us was absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try the recipe at home but there’s no way it will be as good.”

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3.Amsterdam: 3-Course Meal in Historic 1st Class Waiting Rooms

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 292 reviews · from $61

Enjoy a three-course lunch or dinner inside Amsterdam Central Station’s former first-class waiting rooms. You’ll dine beneath Pierre Cuypers’ restored 1885 architecture, choose from several starters, mains, and desserts, and look toward the old city and Damrak. The private-group booking lasts about 2.5 hours and costs $61 per person, excluding drinks.

“Signage in the station. I was in a wheelchair and finding a route to the restaurant was a nightmare. When we eventually found the place we were faced with “ticket barriers” and no information about how to o get through them. The QR Codes were also ignored. Very confusing. BUT THE FOOD ITSELF WAS SUPERB. As was the wonderful service.”

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4.Crafting Heritage Batik Painting Workshops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $29Best value

Spend about three hours at Five Arts Studio near Ubud learning batik with a master artist and friendly tutors. Sketch a design, trace it in hot wax, add colorful dyes, and take home your finished fabric art. You can work independently or ask for close guidance. Tea, coffee, snacks, and water are included.

“Kind people that show you how to do the painting. It is more difficult than as expected and requests a lot of patience ! The result is really good and nice memory from Bali! I like it !”

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5.Charleston: Sip History Cocktail Making Class w Drinks Incl.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $97

Spend two hours at Charleston’s Frontier Lounge learning Prohibition-era cocktail history and basic mixology. Tommy leads the experience, while James and Jack have also received praise for their hosting. You’ll sample three cocktails, enjoy snacks, use bar tools, and make one drink yourself. Non-alcoholic options are available.

“James did an awesome job. Now I actually feel like I can make a good drink. I would do it again.”

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6.Cooking Class in a Historic Home in the Heart of Brindisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · from $90

In Brindisi’s old town, an English-speaking daughter guides you through handmade orecchiette, a starter, main course, and dessert in her family’s historic home. Her mother or aunt joins the class, using organic farm produce. After cooking, sit down for wine, food, and family stories. The port is a 10-minute walk away.

“Wonderful, welcoming host. She shared back round of family history in Brindisi. 4th generation working the farm, city store/restaurant. Delicious meal, plenty of variety, well seasoned. Food served was a treat to eyes, palate, and taste. Definitely recommend visiting. Anita - Whitehouse Station, NJ”

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