15 Drinking Tours to Book First

1.Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $79Our pick

Make sushi, ramen broth, and enjoy a sake pairing in a small Tokyo class with expert guidance, cultural stories, and a relaxed three-hour meal.

“Taking the "Ramen Cooking Tokyo" class was truly unforgettable. I’d struggled before to learn sushi at home with YouTube videos, always ending up frustrated and confused, but this class changed that completely. From the start, Sato Read more”

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2.Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 241 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

Review of Kyoto’s three-hour izakaya cooking class, with hands-on recipes, local food culture, English instruction, price, and practical tips.

“Really great class! Would fully recommend if you are staying in Kyoto. The teachers took the time to explain the fundamentals of japanese cooking and we definitley feel ready to apply the things we learnt once we get home.”

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3.Izakaya Style Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $71

Learn dashi, sauces, and six Japanese home dishes in a hands-on Kyoto izakaya class with dinner, recipes, and English instruction.

“This experience far exceeded our expectations! The food was delicious, and we were taught how to make 6 different and unique dishes. The staff was on point and would clean or deliver ingredients without us realizing it. We had a lot of fun! I would do another class next time I visit Japan.”

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4.Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Taste more than 10 Japanese sakes, make Osaka-style takoyaki, and learn sake basics with expert host Momo near Namba.

“This experience was an absolute highlight of my trip. I joined a sake tasting and takoyaki-making session led by Momo, and it exceeded all expectations. I was lucky to have a one-on-one session, and Momo made it both educational and fun. She walked me through the different types of sake, their flavor profiles, and how to properly taste and appreciate them. Her passion and expertise were truly impressive — I learned so much I didn’t know before! She taught me how to make homemade takoyaki step by step, patiently guiding me until I got the hang of it. I left feeling inspired, happy, and full (in the best way). If…”

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5.Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Learn ramen, chashu, and nigiri sushi in a small Tokyo class with sake tasting, cultural tips, recipes, and a meal you make yourself.

“Fun and caring team who really connected with my family. We had a wonderful experience, learned about the Japanese culture, and ate some delicious food! A perfect activity for a first-time family visit to Tokyo.”

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6.Small-group Immersive Basque Cooking Class in Bilbao with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181

Cook classic Basque dishes with Chef Mikel in a small Bilbao class with wine, cider, recipes, and a meal included.

“Wow! What a fantastic experience. Chef Mikel was all things--fun, a great teacher of cooking techniques, a thoughtful host, a great storyteller, and (as you would hope!) prepared a wonderful meal with us. I would highly recommend him and a visit to Gastronomia Bilbao. You won't be disappointed!”

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7.Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · from $112

Learn sushi, miso soup, and Japanese home cooking in Tokyo, shop with a local guide, and taste four sakes in a small group.

“Tiger was great! It was so much fun and we learned lots about the Japanese culture and cuisine. You need to do this class if you are visiting Tokyo!”

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8.Cooking Class with a Chef at the Ftelos Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · from $113

Learn to cook four Cycladic dishes at Ftelos Brewery in Santorini, then enjoy your meal with craft beer in a stylish brewery setting.

“This was the best experience and I recommend everyone do this activity if you're in the area!!! Aboustiely amazing food and for the price- it was perfect!”

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9.Cooking Class & Sake Tasting with Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Cook Osaka classics, shop at a local supermarket, and taste sake in a friendly four-hour class priced at $90 per person.

“Chie was such an amazing guide and chef. She is so knowledgeable about Japanese history and products and made the cooking class really easy and fun! She took such good care of us and we had the best time. I’d highly recommend taking her class as it’s a wonderful mix of fun cooking, drinking and history. She took great care of us and we will definitely take another one of her classes or tours when we return to Japan.”

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10.Maggie Beer’s Farm: Cooking Demonstration with Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 2h 30m · from $102

Review of Maggie Beer’s Farm cooking demo, Barossa lunch, wine or gin tasting, value, timing, accessibility, and booking tips.

“Wonderful products, great service and the staff couldn’t do enough to provide a marvellous experience. Not only were the team knowledgeable and displayed their talents, but they were also enthusiastic about sharing it all with us.”

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11.Okonomiyaki Cooking Class with Beer or Soft Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 1 hour · from $51

Learn to make Osaka-style okonomiyaki in a small English-speaking class, then eat your creation with Japanese beer or a soft drink.

“We really enjoyed the experience, it was an intimate environment and the food was lovely! Would highly recommend!”

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12.Authentic Japanese Cooking Experience at Izakaya restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · from $139

Cook yakitori, onigiri, and dashi-maki tamago in a small Kyoto izakaya class with an English-speaking instructor and meal included.

“My husband and I had such a wonderful time! We were the only ones there which was a pleasant experience as we had more one on one time! This experience will definitely be a highlight for us and we are excited to recreate these recipes at home!”

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13.Mirissa: Cooking Class with Beer and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $45Best value

Cook Sri Lankan curry in Kotapola with a professional chef, spices, beer, and a full meal during this relaxed 3.5-hour class.

“We thought it was a little expensive for what you get. Food was okay and beer was missing unfortunately. Sweet woman who teaches you how to cook curry’s. H”

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14.Maggie Beer’s Farm Hands-on Cooking School and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3h 30m · from $155

Cook seasonal Barossa dishes at Maggie Beer's Farm, then share a long-table lunch in this intimate, hands-on South Australian experience.

“It was a fabulous event / time well spent and delicious lunch served with wines . My husband and I enjoyed learning and listening and cooking together snd sharing a long lunch with new friends. Linda, hand picked Maggie Beer chef, shared Maggie’s cooking philosophy and Elle Beer looked after us too. 5 stars!”

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15.San Diego: 2-Hour Pasta Cooking Class at a Local Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

Make fresh fettuccine, spicy marinara, and new kitchen skills in a relaxed two-hour San Diego brewery class.

“Thank you for your fantastic review and for rating the "San Diego: 2-Hour Pasta Cooking Class at a Local Brewery" 10/10! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the experience. We sincerely hope to welcome you back to one of our future classes. If you captured any photos or videos during your class, we would love for you to share them on Instagram and TikTok and tag us using our handle @classpopeven”

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