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Bosnian Cooking Class in Mostar with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★ 4.9 · 15 verified reviews · 3h · Walk-in at Food House Mostar

Duration

3h

Pickup

Your hotel, Mostar

Group

Max 8 guests

Languages

EN · DE · FR

Quick answer

Hands-on Bosnian cooking class in Mostar — make Japrak, Dolma, Burek and Hurmasice with a local instructor. Welcome rakija, wine with lunch, Bosnian coffee, 3-course meal you cooked yourself, and a recipe booklet to take home. 3 hours at Food House Mostar, evening session starting at 5 PM. €60 per person. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Confirmation in 60 seconds.

What you'll experience

Learn to make traditional Bosnian dishes — Japrak, Dolma, Burek, and Hurmasice

Spice up your trip to Mostar with a hands-on Bosnian cooking class — easy-to-follow instructions, traditional recipes, and a local instructor walking you through every step.

You’ll learn to make Burek (hand-rolled filo with meat or cheese), Dolma (stuffed peppers in tomato sauce), Japrak (slow-cooked stuffed grape leaves with lamb), and Hurmasice (sweet semolina cakes soaked in syrup). All four made from scratch, with fresh local ingredients.

Bosnian cuisine is rich and varied. Beyond cooking, you’ll get insight into Bosnian culture, traditions, and the stories behind the dishes — what makes Bosnian cooking different from Turkish, Croatian, or Serbian neighbours.

The class runs at Food House Mostar — central, walkable from the Old Town. Arrive by 16:45 for a 17:00 start. Welcome drink, Bosnian meze snacks, and rakija to kick things off.

Then you cook. Around 1.5 hours of hands-on prep, with the instructor guiding the harder steps (filo stretching, grape-leaf rolling). When everything’s ready you sit down to a 3-course lunch and eat what you made — wine, rakija, and unlimited refills included. Wrap by around 20:00.

You go home with a printed recipe booklet and full a stomach.

Group size 2–20. Aprons provided. Bring a camera. Free cancellation up to 24h before.

Itinerary

What you'll experience

16:45

Arrive at Food House Mostar

Make your way to Food House Mostar — the venue where we run the cooking lessons. Class starts at 17:00, please be there by 16:45.

17:00

Welcome — drink, meze, and intro to Bosnian cuisine

Welcome drink and traditional Bosnian meze snacks, with rakija and wine. Quick introduction to Bosnian cuisine and the dishes you'll be making. Time for questions, plus interesting facts about Bosnia & Herzegovina.

17:15

Cooking — Burek, Japrak, Dolma, Hurmasice

Move into the cooking area and start with the easier dishes you can recreate at home. Bosnian cooking is all about fresh ingredients and unique flavours. You'll prepare Burek (hand-rolled filo with meat or cheese), Dolma (stuffed peppers), Japrak (slow-cooked stuffed grape leaves), and Hurmasice (semolina dessert in syrup).

18:45

3-course lunch — eat what you cooked

Time to taste everything. A 3-course Bosnian lunch with the dishes you've prepared, plus dessert, wine, and rakija. Conversation that runs longer than the cooking did.

19:45

Recipe booklet + goodbye

Take home a printed recipe booklet with all the recipes from the class so you can keep cooking Bosnian food at home.

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What's included

  • Welcome drink and traditional Bosnian meze snacks
  • Cooking instructor / guide
  • All cooking ingredients
  • Aprons (loaned for the session)
  • Unlimited rakija and wine
  • 3-course lunch — eat what you cooked
  • Printed recipe booklet to take home
  • Photo opportunities (camera-friendly throughout)

Not included

  • No hotel pickup — we meet at Food House Mostar (central, walkable from Old Town; address sent on booking confirmation)
  • Souvenirs and extra drinks beyond the included pairings
  • Tips for the host (appreciated, not expected)

What to bring

Comfortable clothes that can get dirty, closed-toe shoes, an appetite. Aprons provided.

Your guide

Armel

Meet Armel

Born in Mostar · 17 years guiding · Speaks 4 languages

Armel grew up two streets from Stari Most. He's been running tours since 2009; before that he worked as a trainer in grassroots peace-and-reconciliation NGOs after the war. Ask him anything — about the war, the food, the music. He'll have an opinion, and probably a story to back it up.

Bosnian English German Italian

A peek inside

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Reviews from booking platforms

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4.9★ GetYourGuide · 15
5.0★ TripAdvisor · 7
5.0★ Google · 5
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GetYourGuide traveler
★★★★★

It was so great! Sladana is a great teacher! She knows how to teach very well! Thank you Sladana!!

April 2026 · GetYourGuide

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GetYourGuide traveler
★★★★★

Amina is an excellent cook and a lovely person. Highly recommended.

September 2025 · GetYourGuide

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September 2025 · GetYourGuide

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September 2025 · GetYourGuide

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Büşra
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Harika bir etkinlikti. Yaptığımız şeyleri yemek çok keyifliydi. Amina ya çok teşekkür ederiz. Eşimle çok güzel vakit geçirip çok güzel tarifler öğrendik :)

August 2025 · GetYourGuide

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Lynne
★★★★★

This was a highlight of our road trip through Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro. We found Bosnian people to be incredibly warm and welcoming but none more so than Amina and her team. Amina was so kind, funny and knowledgeable which made the experience so enjoyable. The food was absolutely delicious and I can't wait to try some of the recipes at home, though I need to find a long stick for my Burek :) This is an absolute must for anyone staying a night in Mostar! Cannot recommend enough!

July 2025 · GetYourGuide

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What dishes will I learn to cook?

Four traditional Bosnian classics: **Burek** (hand-rolled filo with meat or cheese), **Japrak** (stuffed grape leaves slow-cooked with lamb), **Dolma** (stuffed bell peppers in tomato sauce), and **Hurmasice** (semolina cakes soaked in sugar syrup).

Where does the class happen and how do I get there?

Food House Mostar — central, walkable from Old Town. Address sent on confirmation. We meet at 16:45 for a 17:00 start. If you're staying outside the centre we can arrange a meeting point — just message us.

How long is the class?

Around 3 hours total. Class starts at 17:00 (5 PM). Welcome + intro, hands-on cooking of all four dishes, then sit-down 3-course lunch with wine and rakija, finishing with the recipe booklet around 20:00.

What's the group size?

Group size 2–20 people. Small enough that everyone gets hands-on time, big enough that the kitchen has good energy.

Are vegetarian / vegan / halal options available?

Yes — vegetarian by default for cheese burek and dolma without meat. Vegan and halal options on request — please tell us 24h before the class so we can prep accordingly.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty — flour and oil are part of the deal. Closed-toe shoes recommended. Aprons are provided. Bring a camera or phone for photos, and a small bag for any leftovers you want to take home.

Is rakija strong? Do I have to drink?

Rakija is around 40 % ABV, served in small shot glasses before the meal. Wine pairings come with lunch. Non-drinkers welcome — we have non-alcoholic options too. Designated drivers, no problem.

Do I get the recipes to take home?

Yes — every guest gets a printed recipe booklet with all the recipes from the class, scaled for home cooking. So you can keep making Bosnian food long after the class ends.

Free cancellation?

Yes — free cancellation up to 24 hours before the class. Reserve your spot now, pay nothing today.

Booking & policies

How booking works

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a 100% refund. Within 24 hours: 50% refund. No-shows non-refundable. Weather or driver issues from our side: 100% refund or free reschedule.

Pay how you want

Pay full online via Monri (Visa / Mastercard / Amex). EUR or BAM accepted. Receipts always provided. Free cancellation up to 24h before.

60-second confirmation

Booking confirmed by email within 60 seconds. WhatsApp message from your guide the day before with pickup details and weather expectations.

WhatsApp 24/7

Booking questions, pickup changes, last-minute requests — message us on +387 61 209 388. Real human, real driver, replies usually under 5 minutes.

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