15 Cooking Classes in Portugal Worth the Day

1.Pastel de Nata Baking Class

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

Learn to bake Lisbon’s pastel de nata in a friendly two-hour class with local drinks, hands-on guidance, and warm tarts to enjoy.

“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’s iconic pastel de nata from a family recipe in Joana’s home, then enjoy warm tarts, drinks, and a friendly small-group meal.

“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

Learn to make Porto’s pastel de nata with Port wine, local tips, and a take-home recipe in this friendly 1.5-hour class.

“We had an amazing experience at the Pastel de Nata making class! Our guide Teresa was a fabulous lady, so full of happiness and kept us smiling for the whole class! She was so informative and got us all joining in and having a laugh. I would highly recommend this class to anyone.”

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4.Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class

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

Learn Portuguese cooking in Lisbon with a hands-on four-course class, local drinks, cultural stories, and a shared meal for $100.

“We had a class with Miguel and he was such a great instructor (handsome as well). He was very attentive and explained the instructions really well! From to start to finish, it was first class and highly recommend trying this cooking class when you’re in Lisbon.”

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5.Pastel de Nata Cooking Class from Scratch

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

Learn to make Porto’s pastel de nata from scratch, including the dough, with wine, culture, and warm pastries in a 2.5-hour class.

“Excellent teacher who had a lot of fun with the group! We learned how to make the dough and filling for Pastel de Nata.”

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6.2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class

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

Learn to make Lisbon’s iconic pastel de nata, hear its story, cook a second Portuguese treat, and take home both recipes.

“I forgot to get the QR code. Activity was fun. Enjoyed meeting other participants as well.”

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7.Lisbon Portuguese Cooking Class with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 445 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131

Cook traditional Portuguese dishes, share wine, and enjoy a hands-on Lisbon dinner class with expert chefs in a small group.

“So fun and a great learning experience about the food and culture of Portugal! Our chef was so kind and made you feel welcomed into the class!”

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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

Learn to make Porto’s pastel de nata, sip Port wine, and take home your pastries in this friendly 90-minute cooking class.

“We had the best time! This was such a fun class and the instructors are the *very nicest* people EVER! Not only did they do an amazing job teaching us how to make the pastries, but they also helped us communicate with a local on a lost item left in an Uber - we would not have gotten it back without their very kind and persistent help. The class was well organized and the space, while simple, was very clean and easy to work in. They broke down the steps in a way that everyone was able to participate and be a part of the fun. The end results of…”

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9.Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 287 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $103

Learn to cook classic Portuguese dishes, sip local drinks, and share a four-course meal in this friendly Lisbon class.

“This cooking class experience was everything and more than we were expecting. Our teacher, Beatriz did such an amazing job guiding us through the menu (Cod Fish Dish, Pork Dish, Rice Dish, Egg Dish, and Dessert!) and helping the group produce an amazing meal!! My friends and I loved this class and Beatriz, as she was very friendly and personable! 100% would recommend to anyone looking to immerse yourself in Portuguese culture through food! They even sang Happy Birthday, which was a nice and welcome surprise. I can’t say enough good things!”

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10.Pasteis de Nata Baking Class from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Bake Portugal’s iconic pastéis de nata in Lisbon with Chef Miguel, enjoy warm custard tarts, and learn a recipe you can recreate at home.

“Wonderful experience at this class. We attended with our young children and they were welcomed and included. Our 5 year old loved the class! Everything was very organized and the teaching was very informative and entertaining. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a shorter class that is family friendly.”

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11.Porto Local Market Visit & Cooking Class / Showcooking

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

Explore Porto’s Bolhão Market, cross the Luís I Bridge, and learn classic Portuguese dishes in a small-group cooking show with wine.

“This was a fantastic way to learn about and enjoy the local Portuguese cuisine. The trip to the market was informative and fun and the cookery school is modern and clean with a great set up for enjoying watching and joining in with the cooking and of course eating it as well. The food was plentiful and very tasty and the hosts are warm, lovely and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour, it added something special to trip to Porto!”

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12.Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Learn to cook a three-course Portuguese meal in Lisbon with local chefs, wine, snacks, and recipes to recreate at home.

“Beatrice was incredible. She took a lot of time to explain the history of Portuguese cooking and the traditional way of doing things. She shared lots of personal stories and great descriptions of the process we were using. The three dishes we made used simple ingredients for an amazing final result. These are recipes I can easily take home and make for friends so they can enjoy a taste of Portugal. If you like to cook and want a personal experience, this is definitely where you should be. Thank you Beatrice for such a great time!”

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13.Portuguese Cooking Experience in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 140 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Cook a three-course Portuguese meal in central Lisbon with wine, local traditions, and a small-group chef-led class.

“This was a fun evening where we met some really nice people. The cooking part of it was a little different to previous courses we have been on; this is a group-cook, which generates a meal between you, rather than each cooking every course. You don’t learn the cooking skills quite so much, but do get a good overview of a number of courses. We really enjoyed it, but my expectations were of a different format. I hope this review sets yours!”

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14.Hands on Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

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

Cook three Portuguese dishes in Lisbon, learn about cod and local flavors, then share the meal in a small hands-on class.

“I had a wonderful time at the cooking class. We made delicious dishes. The instructors were very knowledgeable and the other participants were friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this class to others.”

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15.Pasteis de Nata Baking Class

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

Learn to make Portuguese pastéis de nata from scratch in a small Lisbon class with coffee, port, and tarts to take home.

“So fun! Our guide was great & he was so informative”

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