Porto · WORKSHOPS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 workshops & classes justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Bake Porto’s iconic pastel de nata from scratch in Joana’s home, using her grandmother’s recipe, then enjoy warm tarts with coffee and tea.
“Amazing experience! I can really recommend it to everyone! :)”
Learn to make Porto’s pastel de nata, sip Port wine, meet fellow food lovers, and take homemade custard tarts home from this lively 90-minute class.
“Ana was funny, engaging and made this a lovely activity. Port tonic was good too.”
Learn to make Porto-style pastel de nata, enjoy Port wine, and take home pastries and recipes in a friendly 90-minute class.
“Luis was a great host, he was great fun & taught us all how to make amazing pastel de nata. It was also great to meet fellow travellers from all over the world.”
Learn to surf in Matosinhos with a certified instructor, wetsuit, board, insurance, and small groups for a practical first lesson.
“very nice good instrucrions. they helped everyone one by one”
Review of Porto’s small-group surf lesson with city pickup, gear, patient instructors, flexible beach choice, and practical booking advice.
“Our guide was such a nice person, taught us really well. We had a wonderful time!”
Paint a traditional Porto tile, learn its story, and enjoy port wine at Domus Arte in this relaxed, family-friendly workshop.
“The tile painting workshop in Porto was great! Guide was brilliant and the tile we made was quite impressive for even a complete non-artista! The only thing to mention is the class took two hours, then we had to return later or the following day to collect your tile. Not an issue for us, but could be if you have a tight schedule! Would recommend this trip!”
Make three pastéis de nata with Berta Faria in Porto, using homemade puff pastry, then enjoy your tarts with a glass of Port.
“What an excellent and fun introduction to Portugal's favourite pastry! Beta (?) is obviously an expert and guided us meticulously through the preparation and making of the natas. We worked in her kitchen which looked out onto a charming a secluded garden, something we didn't expect to find in the middle of Porto! There were 4 of us taking part and Beta made sure that everyone understood the process, why each step was important, giving us all a chance to partake. The end result of our labours was delicious, washed down with a glass of ruby port. 100% recommended!Read more”
Make Porto’s pastel de nata from scratch, including the dough, with a friendly English-speaking guide, regional wine, and warm pastries.
“Really friendly hosts- lots of fun and very inclusive. would recommend.”
Make pastel de nata from scratch in central Porto, sip local wine, and enjoy warm pastries in a friendly small-group workshop.
“We were greeted warmly by our hostess as we walked up to the charming location! It was 1/2 of a block from our rental. It was fun and we learned a great skill together”
Learn Port wine basics in central Porto with three or five tastings, Portuguese pairings, and a lively small-group host for $23.
“Our host was amazing, very knowledgeable and passionate about port wine. Made our experience very pleasant”
Make Porto’s pastel de nata, sip Port wine, and take warm custard tarts home in this friendly 90-minute cooking class near Sé.
“This is a real intimate class, so you get the personal attention you need to really learn. Note that because it’s a relatively short class you won’t get to make the puff pastry dough from scratch but the custard recipe is top notch in ease to make and final consistency/flavor. The hosts are great, too, and obviously getting to eat a warm nata you made yourself at the end really makes this class worth it.”
Shop at Porto’s Bolhão Market, cross the Douro by metro, and learn Portuguese classics in a small-group cooking show.
“Loved learning about the Porto fresh foods market. The cooking class was fantastic! We made traditional Portuguese dishes. The kitchen set up was perfect for our group of 7. Highly recommend.”
Learn to make Porto’s iconic pastel de nata with Berta, enjoy Port wine, and leave with pastries, skills, and a taste of local culture.
“We had a great time learning to make pasties de nata the traditional way. Beautiful location. Easy to walk to from the center of Porto. I wanted to buy the tin baking cups and was told where to get them in town. We went for a walk to get them. Had a fun time!”
Cook codfish, shellfish, almond tart, and Portuguese wine with local chefs in Porto's Ribeira district during a relaxed evening class.
“Great evening. Fantastic chef. Engaging environment. Wonderful location and pristine kitchen. Food prep was fun with good instruction. We made traditional Portugese recipes that were fun to make and eat. Nice wine/port pairings with all courses. A must-do!”
Paint a Portuguese azulejo in central Porto, enjoy Port wine and snacks, and take home a hand-finished souvenir in this relaxed workshop.
“Enjoyable experience with a well experienced instructor. Thank you for making this workshop available!”
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