Shirazi Cooking Class
Shiraz, Iran
From USD 110.00
Office phone number: +98 917 706 7418
Shirazi Cooking Class
Shiraz, Iran
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Show off your own Persian hospitality with this cooking class that will teach you everything you need to know about Iranian cuisine! Shop at the local market for ingredients, then put your chef skills to the test as you learn to cook just like the locals do.
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Highlights
- Learn the history and traditions behind Persian cuisine
- Take a journey through the spice section of Vakil Bazaar
- Go shopping in the city market for local ingredients
- Enjoy a delicious authentic Persian dinner — cooked by you!
- Enjoy the wonderful moment of sharing food you’ve made with the local homeless community
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Schedule details
- Duration: 7.5 hours
- Meeting point:
In front of the main entrance of the Tomb of Hafez. Your driver will be holding a sign with the Urban Adventures logo and will take you to the market, where you’ll meet your guide.
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- Starting time: 11.30 AM
- Ending point:
Tomb of Hafez
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide and chef, transportation by taxi, cooking class and dinner cooked by you.
Exclusions: Ingredients for your cooking class, additional food and drinks, tips/gratuities for your guide and chef.
Your Shiraz cooking class will start with a wander through the atmospheric Vakil Bazaar, where you’ll learn about the different types of spices and herbs used in traditional Persian cusine. We’ll do some shopping here, to prepare for the fabulous cooking experience you’re about to have!
You’ll shop among locals, buying from locals, and experience what it’s like to grocery shop as an Iranian. As you shop, you also have the option to pick up extra goods, so that we can prepare extra meals to donate to homeless people in the community after your class — a generous gift to those in need in Shiraz.
Iranian cuisine includes a wide variety of dishes, ranging from kebabs to stews, as well as soups, salads, pastries, and traditional beverages iconic to different parts of Iran. We’ll learn to cook two mains and a dessert, with our personal chef giving you step-by-step instructions on how to prepare local dishes. You’ll learn about the key ingredients, the spices that are needed, and local culinary customs, all to make our meals as authentic as possible!
Then, best of all, we’ll eat what we’ve made! You’ll dig in (in traditional Iranian style, meaning with your hands) and enjoy a delicious meal altogether, as new friends in Shiraz!
Finally, you’ll finish off your food tour with the opportunity to do some good. If you had chosen to make extra food, we’ll donate it to underprivileged locals on our way back from the cooking class. We may stop along the way to serve a community in need, or your driver can take the dishes to a local charity centre.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide and chef, transportation by taxi, cooking class and dinner cooked by you.
Exclusions: Ingredients for your cooking class, additional food and drinks, tips/gratuities for your guide and chef.
Dress standard: Both men and women should avoid wearing shorts; women must wear long-sleeved shirts (no t-shirts or tank tops/singlets!).
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventures tour, you will be placed in a small group of a maximum of 6 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: Travellers under 17 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +98 917 706 7418
Email address: info@shirazurbanadventures.com
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