BERLIN, September 2026 – As interest in crafts and workshop experiences rises, we’re combining new holiday skills with some hex appeal this Halloween. So grab your brooms and potions recipes, we’re going on a spellcation.
GetYourGuide bookings of workshop experiences are up more than 200 percent this year, compared to 2025, and the trend of skills as souvenirs show no sign of slowing down. In fact, according to a GetYourGuide survey, 76 percent of travelers say the idea of picking up a new skill on a trip is more appealing than ever, while almost a third of Gen Z say they would rather come home with a skill over a souvenir.
As spooky season gets into full swing, GetYourGuide has bewitching workshop experiences to create the perfect spellcation. From divination and alchemy to candles and broomsticks, the mystical and magical awaits you.
GetYourGuide’s spellcation experiences
- Broom making workshop in Salem, M.A., United States
In this 90-minute class, instructors teach wannabe witches and warlocks how to craft their own unique broom. Add trinkets and charms to create the perfect besom to sweep away negative energy or evil spirits that might be lurking at your threshold. - Tarot workshop with hands-on practice in Copenhagen, Denmark
Step into the world of cartomancy and learn how to interpret your own tarot cards in this hand-on 2.5-hour workshop. Leave knowing your lovers from your fool, your magician from your star – and with a little less fear of the reaper. - Perfume workshop at Old Wooden Mansion in Istanbul, Türkiye
Arguably the best-smelling kind of alchemy, perfume making is having a moment in travel experiences. In this two-hour class, travelers receive expert guidance from a professional perfumer before creating their own 50ml signature perfume from a choice of more than 80 essences. - Candle-making workshop with crystals in Berlin, Germany
Candles are a central part to all kinds of witchcraft – whether wax reading, focusing intent, or as a means to ward off evil spirits at Halloween inside jack-o'-lanterns. During this two-hour workshop, create a custom candle with your choice of colors, scents and crystals and learn expert tips about candle care. - Spiritual cleansing and love potion making in Siquijor, Philippines
The island of Siquijor is steeped in folklore and mysticism. In this hands-on experience, visitors are walked through the legends behind the rituals before exploring selected natural ingredients and creating their own “love potion” to take home.
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GetYourGuide analysed booking data for bookings of workshop experiences between January 1 and September 8 2025 and 2026.
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