Tirana Cooking Classes and Food Tasting: Dive Into Traditional Albanian Cuisine

Immerse yourself in the flavors of traditional Albanian cuisine with Tirana Cooking Classes and Food Tasting. Learn to cook authentic dishes, indulge in local delicacies, and discover the rich culinary heritage of Albania.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rruga Siri Kodra 88 - Discover how to make “Tave Kosi,” a delectable and unique Albanian dish. Join our Cooking Class in Tirana to explore more about Albanian cuisine. An interesting fact is that it was also known as the “Independence Dish” because it was a favorite of Ismail Qemali, the first Albanian Prime Minister after the 1912 Independence. For the best flavor, it is recommended to enjoy it warm in its own bowl. This dish can be easily prepared year-round due to its readily available ingredients.

The dish is simple to make and can be prepared with either lamb or veal, although traditional recipes typically use lamb.

What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Access to kitchen utilities and cooking ingredients
  • Delicious lunch included
  • Tasty snacks throughout the tour
  • Exclusive homemade wine and raki tasting
  • Unlimited tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Avaliable souvenirs to buy
Meal Options
  • “Lakror” - Different from the other pies, Lakror it is prepared in just 2 Layers where the fill-in sits in the middle.
  • Tave Kosi - Learn how to prepare one of the most Authentic Albanian Dishes, called also the Dish of the Independence.
  • Sheqerpare - Very tasty Cristy biscuits known as “Sugar Coins”
Additional Information

This tour is designed to immerse you in authentic Albanian hospitality, distinct local cuisine, and intriguing local traditions, ensuring your experience remains unique and memorable.

With this local experience, you will learn to prepare two traditional Albanian meals and a dessert. As you tour, you’ll get to sample a variety of traditional appetizers and drinks, all blended with intriguing local tales and gossip.

We meticulously plan every detail and choose each ingredient to ensure your holidays are unforgettable.

Located in the heart of Tirana, you can find us easily. We’re ever-ready, with our doors wide open and sleeves rolled up, eager to greet you and make you feel right at home! .

Location
Go as Local
Rruga Siri Kodra
Go as Local Location at 13:00
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Christoph_g
Aug 20, 2024
Great experience ! - We had a lot of fun and the food we cooked together tasted really nice ! :) We would definitely book it again!
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Finn
Aug 11, 2024
Enjoy Albanian delicacies under fig trees - Sindi is not only a very good cook who explains in detail the dishes, their ingredients and also the history of Albanian cuisine. She is also a super nice, charming and funny hostess! In the location near the new bazaar everything was very well prepared, the kitchen very clean and tidy and the idyllic courtyard with cozy benches in the shade of fig tree ideal for the home-cooked 3-course meal. Thanks for the great experience, Sindi!
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U6477dschaseb
Aug 10, 2024
A must do in Tirana - Possibly my favorite thing I did while in Tirana. The class was so fun and very involved. The classes are a small group and so it feels very personal. The homemade wine is really amazing and the food you will cook is just incredible. I'm so excited to return home and recreate these dishes!
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Mandyr5266ze
Aug 7, 2024
Amazing workshop with great ambiance - Sindi was an amazing host and a great cook! She taught us 3 Albanian dishes and we enjoyed some of her family's home made wine (which was equally amazing!!). I would greatly recommend this workshop! If you have some time in Tirana, do not skip this workshop :)!
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Joshuapaas
Aug 7, 2024
Great afternoon with great food - Great experience with Sindi! Lovely food, great atmosphere and lovely homemade wine + raki. Must do when you are in Tirana!
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Tyler_r
Aug 4, 2024
Great experience - Sindi is a fantastic teacher. It was a great class, and the food and wine were fantastic. Well worth it if you are in Tirana.
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Malikab7198gm
Jul 28, 2024
Great experience! - I had an amazing time learning about the Albanian cuisine , Sindi is a great chef and she taught us a lot about the food & culture . I definitely recommend it for solo travelers.
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Jon_i
Jul 28, 2024
Excellent all round - Sindi is a great host and a great teacher. It was a really enjoyable experience from start to finish and the food was lovely.
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3oleksandrd
Jul 28, 2024
10/10 - It was amazing. Delicious food, interesting cooking, incredible host! It wasn’t complicated and touched several aspects of Albanian cuisine.
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Amie_d
Jul 25, 2024
10/10 cooking experience - Sindi was amazing! Had the best afternoon learning to make different dishes. Sindi was fun, patient, and very accommodating of different ages and dietary requirements. Would highly recommend.
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