Albanian Cooking: Taste Berat's Culture

Join a hands-on Albanian cooking class in Berat, savor authentic flavors, and connect with locals for a unique cultural experience.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • QATO TOURS - Dive into the rich flavors of Albania with a traditional cooking class held in a village home. Participants will learn to prepare three classic dishes, which vary based on the group and season, such as byrek, meatballs, stuffed peppers, tavë kosi, fërgesë, lakror, and gliko (sweet preserves), all with hands-on instruction. After…
What's Included
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Cook, savor, and connect for an authentic taste of Albanian culture.
Step into a genuine Albanian household and explore the rich flavors of Berat’s traditional dishes in this interactive cooking experience.
More than just a class, this is a heartwarming cultural exchange where participants will cook, dine, laugh, and create lasting memories with local…

Location
QATO TOURS
Rruga Koli Vesho
Close to a pharmaci, at Police station, street KOLI VESHO, we will keep a sign of TRIPADVISORE.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cjrd2026
Apr 19, 2026
A must do activity! - We had an amazing time! This is a must do in berat. We were welcomed into their home, and cooked many traditional dishes with their family. We tried some homemade raki and local wine, and spent the evening chatting and learning more about life in Albania. We would definitely recommend.
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Maliap2013
Apr 17, 2026
Best Part of Albania - We had such a lovely time! I went on a road trip through Albania with my mom and we stopped in Berat just for this cooking class! It was so fun to learn about Albanian history from a local and to really feel like a part of someone’s family here. They were so kind, considerate, and welcoming to us. This is a one of a kind experience I can’t recommend enough. And now we have friends in Albania forever, and recipes to make back home anytime. 10/10
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Passport788793
Apr 14, 2026
It was a great experience! - Hello! First of all, I wanted to thank the family who hosted us and opened their home to us. It was an incredible experience sharing conversations, experiences, and culture with local people. The food was excellent, everything was very fresh and delicious! And of course, the wine and raki were very good! I recommend this experience 100%. Thank you very much for everything! Salud!!
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Katiaad432rd
Apr 14, 2026
Excellent - A truly wonderful experience 💛 It wasn’t just a cooking class, it was feeling part of an Albanian family. From the first moment they made me feel super welcome. We cook together traditional dishes such as qofte shpie, patëllxhanë të mbushura and byrek me spinaq, all with fresh ingredients and homemade recipes passed down the generations. But the most special thing was not only the food (which was amazing), but the atmosphere: sharing the table, the talk, the warmth... is one of those experiences that really connect you with the local culture. If you are in Berat, I recommend it 100%. It is authentic, close and totally different from any sightseeing tour.
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291andersj
Mar 4, 2026
Incredibly nice - Very nice and incredibly hospitable. Would love to do it again. Albania was amazing and Edison and the others who looked after us were great
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P4455fvfrankm
Oct 30, 2025
A special experience ! - A wonderful evening of cooking together with many interesting conversations. We felt totally comfortable in the family atmosphere. One of the highlights of our trip through Albania.
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Onair23223020378
Oct 17, 2025
Cozy, informative and tasty! - Super nice cooking class and good food. You're coming to the family home. In the garden there are tangerine trees, citrus trees etc. You can pick them right away. The cooking class starts with a hearty Raki, then a milder version and deglaze with a traditional coffee. Then back to work. Jimmy talks and explains with great dedication. We were going to make stuffed peppers, eggplants, mince rolls and kind of borek. Motherke is also involved, is kind and skilful. It was fun, together with the whole family at the well-stocked table, an albanian wine with it....could be worse! Very rewarding.
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Aletta
Oct 15, 2025
Particularly fun experience - Cooking class at a family home. Unique experience and very friendly, lovely people. Son and daughter act as interpreters for the mother so that there can be good communication. Cozy food with the children. More than enough food and also very tasty. Highly recommended!
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N2576mtmom
Sep 29, 2025
HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP - must do in Albania. - Honestly this cooking class was absolutely amazing and so unique. Addison welcomes you into your home - you’re meeting the whole family and you’re gonna cook a wonderful traditional dish. Everyone is so lovely and open to share stories and experiences. The atmosphere was heart warming and we are so glad we met those people. Thanks for everything. Don’t miss out on this - it’s a 10/10!
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898suzant
Sep 22, 2025
Amazing cooking experience at Albanian home - We had the most lovely experience cooking with this family! The cooking class was amazing and we learned to make delicious Albanian food. The family was super friendly and it was really special to get to cook with them in their home. Thank you for the great day! I wish you all the success and love
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From $41
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).