6 Workshops & Classes in Israel Worth Booking

1.Galilean Cooking Workshop 2-4 particpants

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $410Our pick

Meet a Druze family near Karmiel, learn about Druze culture, and cook a seasonal Galilean lunch for about 1.5 hours. With local guide Paul helping with translation and history, you’ll prepare dishes such as makluba, hubeza, and sinya, then eat together at the family table. The private experience runs about three hours.

“This was just such an incredibly special workshop. From the moment we arrived we felt immersed and welcomed. Paul was a huge help, not only from a translation perspective but also from a history lesson. We loved our hosts so much and felt so honoured to cook with them and learn about their lives.”

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2.Private Silk Wall Hanging Painting Workshop in Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $50Best value

Meet Avigael at Yiftakh St 5 for a private 90-minute silk painting workshop. Choose a pattern in advance, then paint a 30x40cm wall hanging as Avigael guides you through gutta outlines, colors, and brushwork. No art experience is needed. Bring an apron, and note that at least two people are required to book.

“An original, unique, relaxing and enriching experience ! I recommend this activity if you want to spend a special time with friends or family”

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3.Professional Surfing lessons in the heart of Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $62

Meet CHILLI Surf School at HaYarkon 40 for a private, two-hour lesson suited to swimmers of all levels. Ben and the instructors provide a wetsuit, board, sunscreen, safety briefing, and hands-on coaching in the water, followed by a shower and hot coffee or tea.

“The instructor and lesson were a blast. Plenty of time to get in the water. Would absolutely recommend”

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4.Professional Surfing Lessons at Beach Club TLV

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $50

Take a private one-hour surf lesson at Beach Club TLV with a certified English- or Hebrew-speaking instructor. You’ll learn safety and technique on shore, then practice in beginner-friendly summer waves with a soft-top board and wetsuit if needed. Showers and private changing rooms are included.

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5.Private Silk Painting Workshop in Jerusalem – Create a scarf –

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $90

Meet artist Avigael at Yiftakh St 5 for a private three-and-a-half-hour silk-painting workshop. Beforehand, you choose a pattern from a Pinterest album or suggest your own, and Avigael prepares the design. She guides you through brushes, colors, and technique as you create a 70 x 70 cm scarf. Coffee or tea, equipment, and personal instruction are included.

“We had such a good time painting our Challa Cover! Avigael was amazing and had so much patience for us! Would recommend to all :)”

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6.Private Couple Massage workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $110

Meet Avigail Porat at her clinic on CourtShalma Road in Tel Aviv for a private couples massage workshop. Over about two to two and a half hours, you and your partner learn practical Swedish, Shiatsu, Thai, and deep-tissue basics tailored to your bodies, injuries, and interests.

“We wanted to have a different experience on our trip to Tel Aviv and found this double massage workshop. Obviously, we were a little hesitating at first, but as soon as we walked through the door, all those concerns disappeared. The ambience was so peaceful, clean and Read moreAuto-translated”

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