The 8 Workshops & Classes in Bulgaria That Earn Their Price

1.Private Ski Lesson in Bulgaria

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

Meet your instructor at Apart Hotel Flora Residence for a two-hour private lesson in Borovets. You can book for up to three people, learn at your own pace, and ask for coaching suited to your ability. Instructors have included Phil, Neil, Lexi, Yuri, and Alexei, with especially strong support for first-timers and skiers needing extra patience.

“I would like to give a huge shout out to Neil Burton of Hunters Ski School. Not only is he a fantastic instructor but a true gentleman. He showed great patience with our Autistic son Toby, he got him on skis and moving and gave him a sense of accomplishment. I can’t thank Neil enough for that and also helping me find my ski legs for the first time in 20 years. He was great craic, both my wife Nadine and my daughter Zoe improved with their skiing my daughter particularly gained huge self confidence. Shout out to Lexi for the beer and laughs (hope Pepe is alright when you…”

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2.Ski and Snowboard lessons- Borovets ski resort

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $33Best value

Meet your licensed instructor at Hotel Rila in Borovets for a private ski or snowboard lesson lasting about two hours. Tsetso, Cico, Tsvetomir, and Tsveto have taught beginners, children, advanced skiers, snowboarders, and Telemark skiers. Lessons cover safety, stopping, turning, lifts, carving, and steep-slope control.

“Kids had private lessons with Tsveto, they really enjoyed the lessons and learned a lot. They were complete beginners and after 4 lessons he had them on blues and making parallel turns. They are asking for him again next year. Highly recommend”

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

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

Join Mariela in Sofia for a private Bulgarian cooking class shaped around your tastes and skill level. Shop at the Women’s Market when weather and schedules allow, learn three traditional dishes, then sit down to eat. Expect about six hours, a second-floor kitchen with a cat, and a warm, personal look at Bulgarian food.

“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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4.Private Ski and Snowboard lessons in Bansko Bulgaria

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

Meet Twins Ski School at Banderishka Meadow for a private two-hour ski or snowboard lesson in Bansko. An instructor such as Martin, Donny, Chris, or Tsetso can tailor practice to your level, from first turns to red-run technique. Choose a morning or afternoon slot, with lessons held in English.

“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

Learn to ski privately in Bansko with English-speaking instructors such as Denis, Dani, Teddy, and Rady, all former national racers. Your two-hour lesson is shaped around your ability, from safe falls and snowplow turns to carving, black slopes, powder, or the fun park. Equipment costs extra.

“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

Meet your chauffeur at Sofia International Airport and ride directly to your Sofia hotel in a private Mercedes V Class. The roughly 30-minute transfer costs $69.46 per group of up to six, making it useful for families or groups with luggage. Depending on your hotel, you may catch an outside view of Sofia Cathedral.

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

“We both had a great experience with both Vasil and Asen. As a beginner skier, I appreciated Assan's patience and clear instructions, which helped me progress so quickly. He knew just when to challenge me and when to offer gentle encouragement. Thanks to him, I gained enough confidence to tackle blue and some easier red runs on my own after only 2 lessons!”

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

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

Spend about three hours in Bulgaria’s Rose Valley picking Kazanlak roses during the season, tasting rose sweet, gulovitsa, and rose liqueur, then learning oil and rose-water extraction in an old house. You’ll also see soap making at a rose factory. Transport is not included, and the route may use Karlovo, Damascena, or both.

“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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