The 11 Pastel de Nata Workshops in Portugal That Earn Their Price

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 Pastry-Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,542 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

Learn Porto's pastel de nata at Boiler Studio in 1.5 hours with Port wine and take-home tarts in a small group. $41.

“Really well organised, the hosts were knowledgeable and included everyone, a fantastic group activity , lovely venue too , and good quality drinks”

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4.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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5.Pastel de Nata Masterclass at a Real Bakery in Downtown Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 491 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Make Pastéis de Nata from scratch in a real Lisbon bakery kitchen. Small group, hands-on puff pastry, 3 tarts, recipe email, certificate.

“What a fun activity!! We had a blast meeting new people, creating this iconic treat, and of course, eating it! The bakery is beautiful and serves not only pastries and cakes but coffee and mimosas! It was a delightful way to spend time with my daughter. We got a "certificate of completion" at the end and a box to take home remaining pastries. Our chef was so great as well! Highly recommend!”

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6.Pastel de Nata Pastry Class: Bake and Enjoy Your Own Treats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Bake pastel de nata from scratch in Lisbon, sip coffee and Porto wine, and learn the pastry story in a small class.

“Class was good however the chef was very serious. May have been more fun with a little humor added and not so intense.”

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7.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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8.2-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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9.Pastel de Nata | Workshop from scratch | Porto’s city center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Learn to make Porto’s pastel de nata from scratch in an English workshop with local wine, then eat warm custards you made.

“This cooking class was intimate with only 4 participants and the chef. We all had a chance to participate in the process and had lots to eat and take with us. Vanessa was funny and easy to follow.”

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10.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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11.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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