Top 15 Workshops & Classes in Malta

1.First Experience Scuba Diving Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 415 reviews · from $91Our pick

Spend 2.5 to 3.5 hours learning scuba skills in Malta with an English-speaking instructor. Complete online theory first, then practice in the water before a second shore session to a maximum of 12 meters. Small groups, full equipment, and patient guidance make this a practical first underwater experience.

“The instructors ema and Marcel were absolutely unbelievable. They made us feel at ease and safe at all times. We are even looking to come back for more dives!”

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2.Chocolate Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

At Malta Chocolate Factory, an English-speaking chocolatier guides you through chocolate history, production, truffle making, and molded designs. You will wear an apron, decorate your own pieces, and take home what you make. The one-hour class suits children age eight and up, couples, families, and anyone needing a cool break from Malta’s sun.

“It was fun and a nice souvenir (if the chocolates actually make the flight home!) 🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Our teacher was very sweet ❤️”

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3.Truffle Making Master Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

At Malta Chocolate Factory near Bugibba Square, an English-speaking chocolatier guides you through chocolate history, ganache making, fillings, toppings, and decoration. You create 12 truffles using milk, dark, and white chocolate, then pack them in a gift box. No experience is needed, but children must be at least 8.

“Such a fun activity! Messier than I thought it would be, but quite the experience. The dark chocolate with pomegranate was soo good! Really glad that there was white, dark & milk chocolate & our guide was really nice and helpful!”

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4.Chocolate Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30Top rated

At Malta Chocolate Factory in St. Paul’s Bay, you’ll learn about cocoa, chocolate production, painting techniques, and truffle-making in about an hour. Instructors including Nirl and Emma guide you through the hands-on work, then you take your homemade chocolates and truffles home. The session is in English and costs $30.04 per person.

“Thanks Nirl and Emma for the fun and insightful workshop! We had a lot of fun and learnt lots about chocolate. The best part is you get to take your treats home!”

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5.Cooking Class and Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 4 hours · from $87

Join chef George above Maldonado Bistro for a four-hour Gozo food experience. Shop for ingredients in Victoria’s main square, visit a cheesemonger and coffee roaster, then make pastizzi, Gozitan ftira, bigilla, and nougat. Lunch, drinks, recipes, and a food souvenir are included.

“Thank you to chef George for a great day. Enjoyed the class very much. Had the opportunity to make a few dishes and nougat which I took home. George is a very experienced chef of a lovely restaurant so it was an amazing experience to be taught by him, use chef quality equipment and visit the local market shops for produce. I would highly recommend and if I visit Gozo again will definitely book into the restaurant! Thank you”

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6.Maltese Tile – Souvenir painting workshop with local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Spend two relaxed hours with local artist and educator Clive in his traditional Maltese townhouse studio. Learn the story of Maltese tiles, design and paint a 10-by-10-centimeter coaster tile, and take it home in a handmade box. Tea, coffee, water, materials, and instruction are included.

“My friends and I just finished this workshop with Clive. Clive was so sweet and amazing to us, asking questions and keeping the conversation going the entire time. The workshop itself was very fun, easy to follow and relaxing. Would recommend it to anyone that is looking for a fun activity as a 10/10 experience.”

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7.Workshop: Maltese Souvenir Tile Design Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend about two hours with artist Clive in his traditional Marsa house and studio. You’ll learn the story of Maltese tiles, design a 10 x 10 cm plaster or cement tile, transfer the pattern, and paint it with acrylics. Beginners are welcome, photos are included, and an extra tile costs €3 if time allows.

“Brilliant little break from the hustle and bustle of Malta to focus and enjoy painting tiles with Clive. Highly recommend for couples and families as a fun activity!”

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8.Beach Yoga Class with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · from $26

Meet your English-speaking Yoga Malta instructor at Sliema Chalet for 75 minutes of breathing, sun salutations, yoga poses, and relaxation. The class welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners, with pose changes offered to suit different abilities. Afterward, take a refreshing swim in the Maltese sea. Bring sportswear and your own yoga mat or towel.

“Great yoga class, I felt so relaxed afterwards! The instructor is kind and provides modifications of the poses. A must try in Malta if you’re into yoga.”

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9.Cooking Class in Gozo with Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $77

Meet George and Emilia at Maldonado Bistro in Victoria, Gozo, then walk to local food shops before cooking pastizzi, Gozitan ftira, and nougat in an air-conditioned kitchen. This four-hour class includes lunch, a glass of wine or beer, recipes to take home, and a small group capped at 12 people.

“George & Emilia provided an interesting and knowledgable introduction to Maltese & Gozitan style cooking. The session was fun, well planned out, and the dishes that we made were inclusive and tasty! Would highly recommend.”

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10.Game of Thrones Location Yoga Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22 reviews · from $26

Join a 90-minute, all-level yoga class at the Manoel Fort yoga spot, a Game of Thrones filming location with views toward Valletta. Instructor James leads breathwork, sun salutations, poses, meditation, and relaxation in English or Turkish. Bring a mat or thick towel, water, and swimwear if you plan to enter the sea afterward.

“James was great. We had a very nice and relaxing session. Thank you”

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11.Family of Monsters Chocolate Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 1 hour · from $18Best value

At Malta Chocolate Factory, you spend one hour learning about chocolate, painting edible decorations, and building a 3D chocolate monster. An English-speaking instructor guides each step, with materials included and your finished creation to take home. The class suits families with children aged five and up, though adults can enjoy it too.

“Great fun. Lovely people. What’s not to like?”

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12.Gin and Chocolate Pairing Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Just off Bugibba Square, this one-hour workshop pairs four gin creations, including Malta’s Island8 gin, with five handmade chocolates. Hosts such as Renai and Renee explain botanicals, distillation, gin styles, and cultural context. You may also prepare a cocktail. It suits adults who want a focused tasting rather than a full meal or distillery tour.

“esperienza stupenda, la ragazza che la svolge estremamente competente, simpatica e bravissima. consigliamo assolutamente!”

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13.Gin and Chocolate Pairing Workshop in Malta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Meet at Malta Chocolate Factory in St. Paul's Bay at 3:00 pm for a 75-minute tasting of Island8 and other Maltese gins, paired with five handmade chocolates. Your host explains botanicals, distillation, and flavor matching in an English-language group capped at 15 people.

“Loved every minute of this experience. Our host was fantastic and so very entertaining and accommodating.”

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14.Malta Surf School, Beginner Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $71

Meet Malta Surf School by the Singita kiosk for a one-hour beginner lesson in a group of no more than six. You’ll practice take-offs on the sand, then paddle into chest-high water with an instructor. Valerio is among the named instructors, and lessons run in English, Italian, or Spanish. Board and wetsuit are included.

“Once it was booked I was given information that I needed and informed that due to the weather and waves the lesson might not happen. I wasn’t given any update on whether the lesson would take place or not. However, after realising this they cancelled my booking and I got a full refund. Although, I didn’t get a lesson their customer service is pretty good - so I’m sure their instructors are pretty decent too.”

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15.Truffle Making Master Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $35

At Malta Chocolate Factory in San Pawl il-Baħar, you’ll learn how to make ganache, shape and decorate 12 handmade truffles, and explore chocolate’s path from ancient Maya to European chocolatiers. The English-language class lasts about an hour, welcomes up to 16 people, and ends with a gift box of your own chocolates.

“The experience was beautiful. The chocolates taste great and it was also fun. You look a little bit like a piggy afterwards, but that's also quite funny. Tasting is also very important here, which I always like as a sweet tooth. But there was a bit of a deduction, because it was a bit expensive for 12 chocolates and also took only 40 minutes.Auto-translated”

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