Porto · WORKSHOPS
The 15 best workshops you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Bake Porto pastel de nata from scratch with Joana, follow a grandma’s recipe, then share coffee and fresh tarts in her home.
“We loved the personal touch of this class, baking in Jo’s apartment. So cozy!”
Sip Port wine while making Porto pastel de nata at Boiler Studio, roll and fill custard, bake, taste, and take pastries home.
“Alice and Sara are really kind and they made the experience unique, I would really recommend it.”
Hands-on Pastel de Nata class in downtown Porto, with custard techniques, Port wine, and a take-home recipe plus pastries.
“We had so much fun! Teresa was a great teacher, very talkative, positive and fun to be around with. We learned a lot about the techniques and the history of the pastry. Everything went smoothly for us and we would definitely recommend this for your Porto trip!”
1.5-hour beginner surf lesson in Matosinhos with wetsuit, surfboard, small group coaching, and English/Spanish instructors, insurance included.
“I tried first time and it was wonderful. Coach was friendly and good as for me. Highly recommended”
Porto small-group surf lesson with Aliados pickup, wetsuit and board included. Learn to catch waves in 3.5 hours with a pro.
“I was lucky enough to attend this course twice, and both times I was truly happy and grateful. The instructors, Katerina and Igor, are wonderful — friendly, patient, and very professional. One huge advantage is that the course takes place on a quiet, non-touristy, almost empty beach — just perfect for learning and relaxing. I fully recommend this experience and would gladly go again! Thank you”
Paint a traditional Porto tile at Domus Arte, sip port wine, learn azulejo history, and take your tile home as a souvenir.
“Everything was lovely. The guide, Beatrice, was very patient and gave us all the advice we needed. I would definitely recommend!”
Small-group pasteis de nata workshop in Porto with Berta Faria. Make puff pastry, bake custard tarts, and toast with port wine.
“We had a great time , 6 friends from London, highly recommended, have a look at Instagram sabor_a_tradicao for photos and any questions, super class, Bertha was brilliant”
Hands-on Pastel de Nata class in Porto: make the dough from scratch, learn pastry secrets, bake and taste with Portuguese wine.
“Absolutely loved this course! Mariah was an absolutely brilliant instructor, so engaging and funny. It was also really great that making the pasteis was a group activity, which we all got to contribute to and which made it feel much less daunting. From a practical perspective, I feel much more confident in baking these now I have returned home but almost more importantly, we had so much fun on the day! I would 100% recommend this course to anyone visiting Porto.”
Hands-on Porto pastel de nata workshop from scratch with dough, Portuguese wine, and hot tarts in a small group in the city center.
“It feels very authentic. No cut corners on the ingredients or the process. The result was amazing! Seriously the best pastel de nata I have ever tasted. The studio kitchen is meticulous and quite welcoming as well as very practical. Vanessa was a great teacher. Engaging. Patient. Funny. Responsive. I'd recommend this 100%. And if you're lucky enough to get Vanessa- bonus! I wanted the full experience...including the pastry making and this is it! Time went quickly but we were not rushed. Magically Vanessa has transformed my friend who went just to please me into someone who said "let's do more cooking classes" ! Well done!!!”
Central Porto Port tasting, 3 or 5 styles with snack pairings, small groups up to 10, 1 to 1.5 hours.
“Very knowledgeable guide, and so nice to have the port paired with snacks. We had a fabulous time!”
Hands-on pastel de nata class near Sé do Porto. Make custard, bake pastries, sip Port, and take recipe and tarts home.
“The cooking class was so much fun! There was a lot of cooperation and time to chat, the pastels finished a little early, and they tasted better than any other ones we had on the trip. I'm looking forward to trying the recipe they gave us at home some time.”
Shop Mercado do Bolhão, ride the metro with river views, then enjoy a Portuguese showcooking meal with wine in a small group.
“Wonderful from start to finish. Was an interactive experience with terrific hosts. Started in the market obtaining ingredients for the meal as well as a great history lesson regarding food and the culture. The meal was a traditional dish with salted cod in addition to two different types of sausage and a super dessert. The wine was delicious. Our hosts were very friendly and professional. Recommend this experience for folks of all ages and backgrounds.”
Join Virginia in central Porto to make pastel de nata from A to Z, with drinks, Port wine, and Portuguese music.
“Une expérience absolument délicieuse ! L’atelier de confection de pastéis de nata avec Virginia a été un vrai moment de plaisir. Même sans aucune expérience en pâtisserie, tout est très bien expliqué et accessible aux novices. L’ambiance en petit groupe rend l’expérience conviviale et détendue, presque comme entre amis. En bonus, l’apéro au Porto accompagné de produits locaux apporte une touche authentique et gourmande. Un atelier à ne pas manquer pour découvrir le vrai goût du Portugal dans la bonne humeur ! Un immense merci à Virginia pour son accueil, sa sympathie et sa gentillesse. Nous recommandons cette activité les yeux fermés!”
Beginner surf lesson in Matosinhos, Porto with small groups up to 8, sanitized gear included, English coaching, 1.5 hours.
“Superbe expérience coach très sympa et professionnel explications en anglais mais compréhensible de tous 😁 merci”
1.5 hour beginner to advanced surf lesson in Matosinhos with a 30 year school, small groups up to 8, gear included.
“Amazing surf coach who is patient and gave excellent feedback and tips for improvement. Everyone was super friendly and made me feel comfortable as a beginner surfer.”
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