The 12 Best Workshops & Classes in Poland

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, you’ll learn pierogi dough, fillings, folding tricks, and cooking methods in a class of up to 10 people. Vegetarian and vegan options are available by request. Afterward, eat the dumplings you made and sample Polish liqueurs with your hosts.

“This was great fun for the whole family. Ben did an amazing job teaching how to make pierogi and providing exceptional hospitality, humor and information about the food and traditions surrounding it. He went above and beyond by offering recommendations about things to see and do in town and answered endless questions from the entire group. This was a fun way to spend an evening in Warsaw and a delicious dinner with new people.”

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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 at Krakow’s Grunwald Monument, shop for fresh ingredients at the city’s oldest marketplace, then walk to her apartment for a hands-on pierogi lesson. You’ll make potato, cottage cheese, and caramelized onion dumplings, share Polish snacks, and sample regional alcohol in a class limited to six people.

“This experience was amazing. Olga was so great at her teaching. She was funny and very helpful with other suggestions to do.”

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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 Krakow farmers’ market, then take public transport to a local home. In a group of no more than six, you’ll make dumplings, share Polish snacks and beer, and learn about food, language, and family customs.

“Very personal and homey experience learning how to make pierogies as if I was being taught by a family member. Would recommend for people who enjoy cooking and want to learn some Polish culture.”

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4.Polish Dumplings Cooking Class

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

At Pierogi & More in Warsaw, an English-speaking host such as Daria, Maria, Ben, or Marysia guides you through dough, fillings, and five folding styles. Choose meat, vegetarian, or vegan pierogi, eat your handmade dumplings, taste Polish liqueurs in evening classes, and receive recipes and class photos.

“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 a Krakow restaurant near the city center, local instructors such as Olga, Magda, Maria, and Ania guide you through pierogi dough, savory potato and cheese filling, seasonal fruit filling, shaping, boiling, and tasting. The two-hour class includes food, a beer or wine, and practical tips for cooking at home.

“Magda was fantastic! I highly recommend her class! She was professional and extremely knowledgeable throughout the class.”

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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 his Warsaw home for a 2.5-hour pierogi class with local appetizers, several savory and sweet fillings, Polish drinks, and a rooftop meal overlooking the skyline. Groups are capped at 10, and dietary needs can be discussed when booking.

“This was a really fun class put on by Dominik. He does an excellent job of setting the tone of the experience, teaching the techniques, and getting people involved. I've seen the other large classes posted and labeled as #1. Since I have no experience with them, it's unfair to compare. But our class of six felt very personal and attentive. The ingredients were fresh and good and you can observe how much work he puts into this three hour experience. He also distills his own flavored vodka that guests can purchase at the end (after numerous free samples of course). Plus, at the end his sweet kitty made an…”

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7.Pierogi Home Cooking Class

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

Meet your English-speaking guide near Pod Globusem, visit a Krakow farmers market, then cook three Polish dishes in a local home. You will make pierogi, practice Polish phrases, share snacks and a three-course meal, and drink Polish beer with your host.

“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

At Pierogi & More in Warsaw, Maria and her assistant Kaj lead a December cooking class focused on sauerkraut pierogi and Polish Christmas customs. You will prepare dumplings, taste four festive courses, sample Polish liqueurs, and leave with recipes and class photos.

“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 in central Gdansk, Chef Eliza Wasiewicz leads a private two-hour class in making two kinds of pierogi. You will shape and cook the dumplings, eat them with a local appetizer and rye bread, and enjoy a pint of craft beer plus two regional liqueur shots.

“Eliza was an enthusiastic and gracious hostess. The instructions were clear with good feedback. Eliza was very accommodating with our scheduling misunderstanding ( totally my fault) and were were able to change for the next day. Pierogi making was the #1 thing we wanted to do while in Poland, and we were not disappointed.”

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10.First class Warsaw Airport Transfer (WAW)

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

Book a private transfer from Warsaw Chopin Airport for up to three people. Your chauffeur meets you at arrivals with an iPad sign, helps with luggage, and waits up to one hour after landing. Expect WiFi, water, air conditioning, and useful Warsaw tips during the 30-minute to one-hour ride.

“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 a pendant or bracelet from amber, sterling silver, beads, resin, leather, and other materials. Your instructor, including Kacper on some sessions, shows you the tools, helps shape your design, and adjusts the finished piece to fit.

“10/10 świetna zabawa i od razu ma się fajny, zrobiony własnoręcznie wisiorek na pamiątkę (lub na prezent ;) ) Kawałek trzeba dojechać od centrum Gdańska ale zdecydowanie warto. Do wyboru była zabawa żywicą lub szlifowanie bursztynu.”

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12.Pottery Decorating Ceramic Workshop

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

At Polska Ceramika Bolesławiec, a guide and translator lead you through the story and decorating methods of famous Polish pottery. Paint a clay vessel with traditional stamps and brushes, enjoy coffee or tea, then have your piece fired and glazed for pickup or worldwide shipping.

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