9 Workshops & Classes in Bulgaria to Build a Day Around

1.Private Ski Lesson in Bulgaria

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

Meet your English-speaking instructor in Borovets for about two hours of private coaching tailored to your level. Instructors such as Phil, Neil, Lexi, Yuri, and Alexei have helped beginners, families, and skiers needing extra support. Equipment and lift passes cost extra.

“It was a lovely experience! Highly recommended! Ivan the store manager was really kind to give our group a private instructor over just a call- helping us with all our doubts as first timers! Phil the ski instructor was so patient and fun to learn from! Great ski lessons- fun to talk to- really funny and supportive- helped us learn so much in such little time. The people at the ski depot were also very kind and helpful- helping us and joking around the whole time! Overall a lovely experience- 10/10 recommended. The best ski service in Borovets hands down!”

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

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

Spend about six hours with Mariela cooking three Bulgarian dishes tailored to your tastes and skill level. Shop at Sofia’s Women’s Market when conditions allow, learn Balkan food traditions, then sit down to a generous lunch or dinner in a private kitchen.

“Mariela was so generous with her time, experiences, history of Sofia and friendship. Of course the cooking was superb, delicious and left us wanting more.”

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3.Borovets,Private Ski and Snowboard lessons

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

Meet your instructor at the Front Ice Angel restaurant or the six-person chairlift for a private two-hour lesson in Borovets. English, Bulgarian, and Russian instruction is available. Niko, Tsetso, and Tsvetomir have helped beginners build skills and confidence, but you must bring or rent your own equipment and buy a lift pass if needed.

“Tsvetomir is one of the best teachers we’ve ever had the pleasure to learn from! He didn’t only teach us the basics but boosted our confidence by sharing best practices and the psychology of overcoming our fears. Just in 2 days we’ve managed to ski on the roads! Thank you so much for the great attitude and teaching style!”

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4.Private Ski and Snowboard lessons in Bansko Bulgaria

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

Meet your private instructor at Banderishka Meadow for a focused two-hour lesson in Pirin National Park. Twins Ski School matches coaching to your level, from first turns to red runs, with instructors including Martin, Donny, Chris, Teddy, Nikolaus, and Tsetso.

“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

Take a private two-hour ski lesson in Bansko with former national racers such as Denis, Dani, Teddy, or Rady. Start on gentle blue runs or progress to red and black terrain, carving, powder, short turns, or the fun park. Children aged four and up learn in a playful practice area.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews

Book a private airport ride from Sofia International Airport to your Sofia hotel in a Mercedes V Class. The 30-minute transfer covers up to six people for $69.46 per group, with generous luggage space, a personal chauffeur, and possible cathedral views on the way.

“A tour in this ropey , yet , ahem , characterful car was enhanced by a very pleasant and flexible tour and tour guide .”

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7.Private lessons in Bansko with former national ski racer

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

Meet at Banderishka Meadow in Pirin National Park for a private two-hour ski lesson in English. Your instructor adapts the session to your level, from safe falls and snowplow turns to carving, black runs, powder, or fun-park jumps. Equipment and the ski pass cost extra.

“Helpful, professional and friendly staff with great manners and every day, me and my friend were welcomed with a warm & big smile; very good equipment condition and the location is very near to the Gondola.”

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8.Banitsa Pastry Class with a Local with Bulgarian Wine

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

Meet your English-speaking host at James Bourchier Metro Station, then walk to a top-floor Sofia home with Mount Vitosha views. Learn to make banitsa with filo, eggs, cheese, and yogurt, sample Bulgarian wine and lukanka, and eat your pastry warm or take it home.

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

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

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

Start in Karlovo at 9:00 for a private, English-language rose workshop in Bulgaria’s Rose Valley. Pick roses in folk dress during the season, taste rose sweet and liqueur, learn oil and water extraction, and watch soap making at a rose factory.

“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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