The 10 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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

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💕”

Check availability →Read our full review

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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

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 😊”

Check availability →Read our full review