Štrukli cooking class with Dolac Market Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
In this interactive cooking class, you will learn how to prepare strukli, step by step; from phyllo dough, cheese filling until baking and tasting. Also, you will learn Croatian customs and traditions walking through Dolac market stands full of seasonal vegetables and fruits, cheeses, meat and fish. This cooking class is suitable for vegetarians who eat dairy products and eggs.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We’ll start our day with a visit to Dolac, Zagreb’s oldest and most vibrant market, where you’ll immerse yourself in local culture, explore traditional products, and experience the city’s culinary heartbeat. From there, we’ll take a short five-minute stroll to our culinary studio, where everything will be set for an unforgettable hands-on experience. Our štrukli cooking class will guide you through the art of rolling and stretching delicate phyllo dough, preparing a rich cheese filling, and mastering the techniques of shaping and baking this beloved Croatian dish. While your štrukli bake to golden perfection, you’ll enjoy a tasting session featuring traditional cured meats, artisanal cheese, premium olive and pumpkin seed oils, and exquisite local wine. Finally, you’ll indulge in the freshly baked, fragrant štrukli—a true taste of Croatia’s culinary heritage.
Sample Menu
starter
Štrukli
Savoury cheese appetizer wrapped in phyllo dough
What‘s Included
Traditional charcuterie with olive oil and pumpkin seed oil tasting
Visit Dolac market
Štrukli tasting with a glass of Croatian wine
All ingredients and guide
Štrukli preparation
Hotel pickup
Gratitude
Hotel drop-off
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Štrukli cooking class with Dolac Market Tour
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must book experience!
kristend264,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Karmela's strukli cooking class was a major highlight of our trip to Croatia! Not only did we have a great time learning to make strukli from start to finish, but we truly enjoyed every other part of the experience as well. From exploring the Dolac Market and interacting with local vendors, to sipping on Croatian wine. From sampling local meats and cheeses, to sitting with Karmela and learning more about her business, life and love for Croatia. Overall, this experience was incredible and is absolutely a top recommendation. And of course- the strukli was phenomenal :)
Fantastic Stukli Class with Karmela
NorthStar318279,May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This class was amazing!! We took a tour of the Dolac Market and learned how to make Strukli from phylo dough and cheese filling. The market is where Karmela sources her fresh ingredients on a daily basis. Karmela was very patient and taught us how to roll and stretch out the dough very thinly. If we made a mistake with the dough, she was able to fix it. She has a great studio with the capability to accommodate multiple groups. While we waited for our strukli to bake we sampled some wine and charcuterie. Our strukli came out of the oven golden brown and tasted delicious. We would highly recommend taking this class to learn about making this classic Croatian dish. We would rate Karmela's class a 10 if we could.
Zagreb culture and cuisine
hembreee,Dec 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our wonderful guide/teacher was very knowledgeable, with regards to both cooking, as well as with the cultural and historical aspects of Zagreb. Her facility was very professionally organized, with an atmosphere of warmth and family. Truly a great experience to share with my daughter.
Great experience making a national favourite
Krystian J,Jun 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00A great, personal experience. We cooked the Strukli at Karmela's house since the studio is undergoing work until July and it was perfect. She's very knowledgeable and patient, and the market tour let us try some national favourites. As a bonus, she even helped us book a restaurant she recommended for dinner and generally went beyond expectations.
Such a great experience...
Sara R,Apr 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a great experience learning about Croatian foods and traditions while making Strukli! The market was closed for Election Day so we got to also make strudels while the strukli was in the oven. Everything was delicious!
You owe it to yourself to learn to make Strukli!
Peggy O,Oct 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Karmela was delightful and an excellent instructor! Strukli has a rich history and we learned exactly how to make this delicious dish…the school Itself is fresh and attractive…highly recommend for foodies!
Authentic experience taught by a passionate teacher, sharing beautiful and diverse flavours!
Stephanie D,Sep 1, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an incredible authentic štrukli making class during our time in Zagreb. The instructor is very kind and knowledgable, and her passion for food and authenticity shines through as she teaches. We also had the incredible opportunity to taste food samples at the local Dolac market, and feel more connected during our stay in Zagreb by learning about its rich history and diverse local flavours. We also had the chance to relax and enjoy what we made with an included bottle of wine, had an amazing time!
Great experience and a way of learning a little more about Croatian cuisine
Claire C,Aug 13, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lovely morning - it was wonderful learning how to make strukli and see the market. Also really appreciated being given the recipe so we could make it again once we arrived home.
Amazing Strukli and a good time combined
Dtitche,May 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our time and cooking experience with Karmela. She was very friendly and knowledgeable, not only about making Strukli, but also about Croatian wines and good restaurants in Zagreb. She also toured us through the Dolac Market and showed us parts of the market we never would have found on our own. We had a lot of fun learning to make the Strukli, and it was incredibly delicious! Karmela served us two kinds of Croatian wines to try with our Strukli and explained both of their origins. We highly recommend this experience if you enjoy learning to cook traditional dishes in foreign countries!
A great time!
Sarah H,Aug 4, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful experience! Karmela is a patient teacher-she has a lovely manner about her and the best part was sitting around the table and eating and talking! Totally worth it!
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