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The 15 Best Cocktail Classes & Tastings

47 tours  ·  from $18 a head

You shake three, you drink three, and somebody explains why the ice matters. These 15 compare how many drinks you actually make, whether the recipes go home with you, and which ones turn into a proper night out.

Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle - Starting points near the center
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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

1.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,935 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21Our pick

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about an hour aboard an open Friendship saloon boat, with a captain and host sharing stories about the city. You’ll pass the Old Church, Magere Brug, Amstel River, Central Station, and quieter canals. Drinks cost extra, and blankets are provided when needed.

“The trip was great! The driver and his wonderful assistant did a great job explaining the sights, taking us through neat canals and keeping our drinks full! Plus since it was a little chilly they were nice and got us blankets!!”

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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle - Starting points near the center
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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

2.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,393 reviews · 1 hour · from $18Best value

Spend an hour on an open or covered Amsterdam canal boat with an English-speaking guide, a welcome cocktail called Friendship in a Storm, and a Dutch waffle. Upgrade for unlimited drinks and cheese snacks. Guides such as Janine, Nuno, Yoth, and Kim are known for friendly, funny commentary.

“Kasper and Janinethey were the best tour gides,loved them ,they were funny and Tallinn us really interesting stories abkut the city”

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Rome Cooking Class: Make Pasta and 3 Spritz Cocktails - Mixing Three Italian Spritzes
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Rome Cooking Class: Make Pasta and 3 Spritz Cocktails

3.Rome Cooking Class: Make Pasta and 3 Spritz Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,937 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Spend three hours near the Colosseum making pasta from scratch, choosing carbonara or cacio e pepe, and preparing Aperol, Hugo, and limoncello spritzes. English-speaking hosts such as Sunny, Angela, Gio, and Shivi lead the hands-on class for groups of up to 14.

“Shiva and Tsi were excellent hosts. Fun filled afternoon. Pasta amazing and the spritz excellent.”

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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise & Free Flower Cocktail - The first stretch: Central Station and Amsterdam’s old waterfront
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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise & Free Flower Cocktail

4.City Centre Canal Cruise & Free Flower Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,310 reviews · from $19

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canal belt for 60 minutes, or 75 minutes from the Rijksmuseum. You’ll pass Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, the Skinny Bridge, old warehouses, and Dancing Houses with an audio guide, Wi-Fi, a toilet, and a flower cocktail. Bring headphones for the multilingual app.

“I liked it a lot, a lot of historical interesting information, nice view, great trip, recommend”

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Oahu's Waikiki Coast: Moana’s Sunset Cocktail Sail - Arriving at Kewalo Basin Harbor
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Oahu’s Waikiki Coast: Moana’s Sunset Cocktail Sail

5.Oahu’s Waikiki Coast: Moana’s Sunset Cocktail Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,205 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Sail from Kewalo Basin Harbor along Waikiki and past Diamond Head aboard a Hawaii-built catamaran. You get about two hours on the water, a complimentary first premium drink, paid cocktails after that, sunset views, and possible dolphins or humpback whales. Shoes come off before boarding.

“Wonderful experience with knowledgeable and kind tour guides. Amazing views and photo opportunities!”

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Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails - Starting at Lazaro Cardenas Park
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Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails

6.Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98

Join a local guide such as Gio, Edgar, or Miel for four hours of tacos, six Mexican cocktails, and spirit lessons in Old Town Puerto Vallarta. You’ll visit family-run eateries, street stands, and bars while tasting tequila, mezcal, pulque, and raicilla in a group capped at 10.

“Our tour guide was awesome! Even though there were just three of us it wasn’t a lessened experience. We went to several local places deep in the town. Learned a lot and ate some amazing tacos. One place we went back to the next day. Be prepared to partake and enjoy! It doesn’t seem like a lot of alcohol but we were um, relaxed and all in. The stop at the 40 yr old churro stand was a perfect touch to some local food. Delish!! Be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces and cobblestone streets. Wear comfortable shoes and if you are mobility challenged or have handicap accessibility needs this…”

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Pasta Cooking Class Near the Colosseum with 3 Spritz Cocktails - Making fettuccine is the real hands-on lesson
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Pasta Cooking Class Near the Colosseum with 3 Spritz Cocktails

7.Pasta Cooking Class Near the Colosseum with 3 Spritz Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,686 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about three hours near the Colosseum making fresh fettuccine and carbonara or vegetarian cacio e pepe while learning Aperol, Hugo, and Limoncello spritzes. Hosts such as Sunny, Jimmy, Benjamin, and Sherry keep the class social, practical, and hands-on.

“Giovanna and TSI did an amazing job. Had an amazing experience meeting everyone. Made lots of new friends and food was amazing”

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Key West Afternoon Snorkel Sail with Unlimited Cocktails! - Snorkeling the Florida Reef
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Key West Afternoon Snorkel Sail with Unlimited Cocktails!

8.Key West Afternoon Snorkel Sail with Unlimited Cocktails!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,572 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Sail from Key West’s historic seaport aboard the 69-foot Marquesa to the Florida Reef. You’ll receive gear and safety instruction, snorkel in shallow reef water, then enjoy unlimited beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks on the ride home. The three-hour trip holds up to 80 people.

“The captain and crew made it fun and interesting. The water was beautiful and I saw many species of fish.”

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Aruba Happy Hour Sunset Sail with Savory Bites and Cocktails - The 40-foot trimaran and your two-hour route
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Aruba Happy Hour Sunset Sail with Savory Bites and Cocktails

9.Aruba Happy Hour Sunset Sail with Savory Bites and Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,488 reviews · from $84

Sail Aruba’s northern coast from Palm Beach aboard a 40-foot trimaran for about two hours. You get seat-served cocktails, nonalcoholic drinks, savory bites every 15 minutes, sunset views, and an intimate group of up to 34 people. Boarding requires a short shuttle-boat ride through shallow water.

“The crew was very friendly and helpful. Drinks were frequently offered. The padded bench seating was comfortable. The snacks were good. The small boat portage was a fun way to access the sailboat”

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Rome Tipsy Cooking Class: Make Pasta and Mix 3 Spritz Cocktails - Carbonara or cacio e pepe on your plate
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Rome Tipsy Cooking Class: Make Pasta and Mix 3 Spritz Cocktails

10.Rome Tipsy Cooking Class: Make Pasta and Mix 3 Spritz Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,357 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $44

Spend about three hours in Rome making fresh fettuccine, carbonara or cacio e pepe, and three spritzes: Aperol, Hugo, and Limoncello. A local chef leads the class, with hosts such as Sunny, Angela, Gaia, and others depending on the session. You eat what you make and take home the recipes.

“Sunny was amazing!!!!!!!!! Book this experience. One of our best times while in Rome. Personality, customer service, food, and fun top tier!”

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St. Augustine's Wine, Cocktail and Food Experience - Starting at Treasury Street and entering the old city
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St. Augustine’s Wine, Cocktail and Food Experience

11.St. Augustine’s Wine, Cocktail and Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,251 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Spend about 3.5 hours walking historic St. Augustine with a guide such as Garry, Russ, or Alex, stopping for a substantial meal, wine, cocktails, and local bites. You’ll see the Castillo, City Gates, Plaza de la Constitución, and other landmarks while sampling spots you may not find on your own.

“We had Russ as our guide and he was fantastic, tasted some good wine, good cocktails and great food! We also learned a little about city I would recommend”

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Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet - Ladikos and Anthony Quinn Bay: the most memorable water
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Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet

12.Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,230 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $107

Cruise from Mandraki Harbour along Rhodes’ coast with Captain Alexander and the Romantika crew. Swim at Kallithea Springs, Afandou Beach, and Anthony Quinn Bay, then enjoy a Greek buffet, open bar, snorkeling gear, and comfortable bean-bag seating for up to 40 people.

“We had a great time. The beer was cold and the trip fantastic. We were on the upper deck and did not hear what the guide was saying. Little bit more information about the tour would be helpful when we were on deck. The toilets were clean, good music, good food. Captain was a fantastic dancer and got people of the comfortable beds and dancing. Best money spent in Rhodos. In Anthony bay the captain served cold beer in the water, this is something you do not want to miss.”

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Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester - Smuggling the bottle and choosing your drink
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Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester

13.Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,216 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Report to Cell Block Three-Four in Manchester for a 1-hour-45-minute prison theatre experience. Bring gin, rum, or whisky to smuggle in, then watch actors turn it into four personalised cocktails while you play your part in the story.

“Awesome experience , will definitely be back, great actors, amazing cocktails and such a good laugh .”

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Bols Cocktail Experience Entrance ticket plus Cocktail - Learning how genever and liqueurs are made
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Bols Cocktail Experience Entrance ticket plus Cocktail

14.Bols Cocktail Experience Entrance ticket plus Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,169 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $23

Spend about an hour at Amsterdam’s Bols Cocktail Experience, a self-guided sensory tour of genever, liqueur, and cocktail making. Smell and taste your way through interactive exhibits, try the six-step cocktail challenge, then choose a complimentary drink prepared by a professional bartender at the Mirror Bar. Minimum age is 18.

“We missed out on cocktails making experience,but self guided tour was ok… there was a mad rush at the bar… had to wait for a bit… but nevertheless was fun tasting the cocktails and the enthusiasm the bartenders had making them!”

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Miami Sunset and City Lights Cocktail Cruise - Jungle Island and the Venetian Islands
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Miami Sunset and City Lights Cocktail Cruise

15.Miami Sunset and City Lights Cocktail Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,052 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69

Cruise Biscayne Bay for two hours with wine, beer, prosecco, and frozen cocktails included. Watch Miami’s sunset, mansions, yachts, cruise ships, and city lights, with music and a friendly crew. Laura has shared fun facts about celebrity homes, while limited seating makes arriving early a smart move.

“Nice little get away, need more speakers on the top deck in the back so can hear what the person is saying with everyone talking so loud.”

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