The 15 Best Cooking Classes in Portugal

1.Pastel de Nata Baking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,106 reviews · 2 hours · from $64Our pick

Make Lisbon pastéis de nata from scratch in a hands-on 2-hour class with drinks, Portuguese history, and fresh tarts to take home.

“Good experience for a couple! The chef was very accommodating, friendly and explained everything so well! The group was great! We had a little mishap with location as where it normally is was under construction and we wasn’t informed of the change, however we booked last minute and it was quickly resolved! Can’t complain, great idea to do!”

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2.Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Grandma’s Recipe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,565 reviews · 2 hours · from $33Best value

Bake Porto pastel de nata in Joana's home using her grandma recipe. Hands-on class, then coffee and fresh tarts.

“This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Joana was an amazing host and it was a pleasure to be invited in to her home, along with a very friendly group. This is something you must do if you're in Porto!”

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3.Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Port Wine – Sé

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 888 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

Hands-on Porto Pastel de Nata class at Domus Arte with port wine, custard and baking tips, history, and a take-home recipe and tarts.

“My husband and I chose this as one of our activities on our honeymoon and had a great time. We arrived a touch late due to some trouble at the airport and luckily they were kind enough to still let us join. The pastry was delicious and a great introduction to one of the local desserts!”

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4.Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 592 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Hands-on Lisbon Portuguese cooking class: cook a traditional 4-course meal with wine and beer in a small group at Homecooking Lisbon HUB.

“A great way to learn about Portuguese culture and taste it! Very friendly atmosphere, great group and teachers! Really enjoyed💕”

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5.Pastel de Nata Cooking Class from Scratch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 468 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $50

Make pastel de nata from scratch in Porto, including the dough, plus a wine tasting and step-by-step coaching in a small group.

“The class was amazing. I enjoyed every minute of it - Maria creates great atmosphere and provides space to learn and chill. We loved all the tips, the slow paced vibe and quality of interactions that she provided. Maria truly made sure that entire group could integrate and spend the lovliest time while learning how to prepare delicious pastels de natas. We had great time!”

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6.2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 461 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

2-hour Lisbon Pastel de Nata class to make egg tarts plus a second Portuguese recipe, with tea and a light meal.

“This was a lot of fun. I promised the people I mange at work that I'd make them Pastels if they hit target while I was away. Now I have to wow them. I'm confident I will. One complaint - at the end our hosts offered bags for taking away our pare tarts. But I'd already eaten all mine. They were too good.”

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7.Lisbon Portuguese Cooking Class with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 445 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Lisbon hands-on Portuguese cooking class, starter, fish, meat and dessert with Portuguese wine, small group, 3.5 hours.

“The cooking class was great! Our Chef was very knowledgeable and walked us through an entire meal from soup to dessert. The ingredients were fresh, the wine was great and our meal was perfect.”

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8.Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Porto Wine (Sé do Porto)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Hands-on Pastel de Nata class near Sé do Porto, with step-by-step custard work, Port wine, and take-home tarts plus a recipe.

“Our chefs were AWESOME!!! They deserve a raise! Friendly, knowledgeable and kind. We will highly recommend to our friends.”

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9.Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 287 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Hands-on Lisbon cooking class where you make a 4-course Portuguese meal, bake pastel de nata, and enjoy wine, beer, and snacks.

“The class was thoroughly enjoyable and easily worth the price. Our host, Miguel, was exceptionally hospitable from start to finish, making the entire time not only educational but genuinely amusing and engaging for everyone. The venue itself was perfect: well equipped and modern spacious, easily accommodating the seven of us who attended without feeling cramped. The class atmosphere was relaxed and generous. We were continuously offered a great selection of wine, beer, and soft drinks, along with lovely portuguese snacks before and during the cooking process. This was a five-star cultural and culinary experience. Highly, highly recommended!”

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10.Pasteis de Nata Baking Class from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Hands-on pasteis de nata baking class in Lisbon for a small group, chef-led from-scratch tarts, plus drink and the story. Mobile ticket.

“Excellent! Our host was kind, patient, and easy to follow. The pasteis were incredible especially when paired with local drinks. Sooooo good. Definitely recommend 😊”

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11.Porto Local Market Visit & Cooking Class / Showcooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Shop at Mercado do Bolhão, cook classic Porto dishes in a small group, and eat a lunch with local wine. 4 hours in English.

“Nice local tour through the market with history of the food. Easy short walk and train to kitchen room with local chef. Both Nuno and Maria were lovely. Hands on cooking with detailed instructions and delicious food and wine. Great time to start our day before walking the beautiful city of Porto!!”

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12.Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Hands-on Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon, a 3-course meal with wine, small group up to 12, taught in English.

“Chef Bea gave us a truly wonderful evening. The three-course meal we prepared was not only delicious but also an opportunity to learn and appreciate the traditions of Portuguese cuisine. Yet this experience was more than just cooking—it was about coming together as a group, sharing laughter, and ending the night feeling like a family. The food was memorable, the atmosphere joyful, and the warmth of the gathering unforgettable. Thank you, Chef Bea, for such a special experience”

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13.Portuguese Cooking Experience in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 140 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Hands-on Portuguese cooking in Lisbon, a small-group 3-course meal with fish, meat, dessert, plus wine and PDF recipes, in English.

“This was a great experience. Tomas guided us through the recipes - a risotto, chicken in a pot and some sort of custard dessert. We had bread, olives and olive oil to start and plenty of wine. I enjoyed talking to the chef, Tomas, and the other participants. It was a memorable night out and I learned a lot about the food culture of Portugal.”

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14.Hands on Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82

Hands-on Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon. Cook 3 courses at Compadre, share lunch, and take recipes home in a small group.

“Really enjoyed the hands-on work, the local food info and history and the finished product was great. Good fellowship with the others taking the class. Overall top experience.”

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15.Pasteis de Nata Baking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Lisbon Pasteis de Nata baking class, small group up to 8. Make tarts from scratch, enjoy coffee, tea, and an included drink.

“Really great morning, chef very friendly and informative. The resultant bakes very tasty”

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