1 Day
Daily Tour
7 people
English
Experience the flavors of Iran through this authentic Persian cooking class in Shiraz, where food, culture, and hospitality come together in a warm family-style setting. This hands-on culinary experience gives you the chance to learn how traditional Iranian dishes are prepared using fresh ingredients, local spices, and simple cooking techniques passed down through generations.
Guided by a local Iranian chef and tour guide, you will take part in the full cooking process while discovering the stories, traditions, and daily customs connected to Persian cuisine. During the class, you will prepare a traditional starter, main course, and dessert chosen from popular Shirazi and Iranian recipes.
More than just a cooking workshop, this experience offers a closer connection to Iranian home life and culture through food and conversation around the table.
Perfect for food lovers and cultural travelers, this relaxed and memorable experience will leave you with new skills, authentic flavors, and lasting memories of Shiraz. Reserve your spot with Compassimo today.
Your experience begins with pick-up from your hotel in Shiraz at the scheduled time. Whether you join for a lunch session or an evening cooking experience, today offers a relaxed introduction to Persian food culture and Iranian hospitality.
As you arrive at the cooking venue, the atmosphere feels welcoming and personal, more like visiting an Iranian home than attending a formal class.
Your cooking class takes place in a friendly kitchen setting guided by a local Iranian chef and tour guide. The experience is fully hands-on, allowing you to actively take part in every step of the cooking process while learning about the traditions behind each dish.
The recipes are simple, approachable, and suitable for all skill levels, even if this is your first time trying Persian cuisine.
During the session, you will prepare three traditional Persian dishes, including a starter, a main course, and a dessert. Depending on the day, the menu may include dishes such as Kashk-e-Bademjan, Dopiaza, Shirazi Kalam Polo, Shirazi Halva, or Ranginak.
As you cook, your host will introduce you to Persian ingredients, local spices, cooking techniques, and the role food plays in Iranian family life and gatherings.
Once the meal is ready, everyone sits together to enjoy the dishes in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Sharing food around the table becomes more than just a meal — it becomes a cultural connection and a memorable part of your journey in Iran.
After the experience, we transfer you back to your hotel in Shiraz. By the end of the class, you leave not only with new cooking skills and recipes, but also with a deeper understanding of Persian culture, hospitality, and everyday life.
Depending on their nationality, most travelers will need a visa. We can handle the visa application process for you within 3 business days and offer a full refund if your application is denied.
Booking early gives you the best chance of securing top-quality hotels, especially during high seasons like April, May, September, and October when availability can be limited.
Absolutely! While our daily plans serve as helpful suggestions, you’re free to tailor your experience. Feel free to adjust your attractions and activities once you’re in each city. If you’d like to make significant changes, such as adding extra days or altering the itinerary framework, just get in touch with our support team.
Of course! In our private tours, you have the flexibility to opt out of activities that don’t appeal to you and replace them with ones that do. Your tour is all about your preferences.
We accept bank transfers and debit/credit card payments. For certain tours, you can make a prepayment in advance and settle the remaining amount in cash upon arrival.
Yes, indeed! As this is a private tour designed just for you, you have the freedom to explore at your own pace. You can choose the attractions and activities that interest you most, and our guides will accommodate as much free time as you need in each city.
Our private tours are available in English, and in German, French, Spanish, and Italian upon your request. If you need a guide fluent in another language, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
Not at all. Our private tour includes a personal driver and avoids any challenging routes, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Ladies should wear a scarf to cover their hair, a long shirt that covers their arms and reaches just above their hips, and long pants. Feel free to express your style within these guidelines. Gentlemen should avoid shorts and sleeveless shirts, but otherwise, casual attire is fine.
Cancellations must be made by the customer in writing to us before the tour departure and based on the terms and conditions of Compassimo. For more information or if you need any assistance, contact our support team.
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Pax | 2 | 2 | 45% |
| 2 | 3 Pax | 3 | 3 | 62% |
| 3 | 4 Pax | 4 | 7 | 48% |
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