Porto · WORKSHOPS
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This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 15 workshops worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Sip Port wine and learn to make pastel de nata in Porto at Boiler Studio. Small groups, hands-on rolling, and pastries to take home.
“Our guide was so kind and made the experience so much fun. The group was a good size so felt got a personalised experience still and left with 3 homemade tarts each. Had 2 drinks each during our experience too, this is a MUST DO in Porto!”
A 2-hour Porto tile-painting workshop at Sé do Porto with Azulejo history, guidance for beginners, and Port wine plus snacks.
“It was a fun activity! It was nice to be creative and our guide helped us a lot with the technique.”
Pastel de Nata class in Porto: learn custard and baking, sip port wine at Domus Arte, and take home pastries plus recipe.
“We had a great time at this class- even though I’m terrible at baking the instructors make sure to help you every step of the way. You also get to learn some of the history of the pastel de nata, and there’s plenty of port available throughout. You’ll come away with a few pasteis each, and the instructors are fantastic. Would definitely recommend!”
Small-group Porto surf lesson with pickup, wetsuit and board rental, plus coaching that helps beginners stand and catch waves in 3.5 hours.
“Amazing first surfing lesson! The trainer, Kata, was really nice, patient, and made learning super fun. We got picked up in Porto which was very convenient. We 100% recommend!”
Learn to make Porto’s famous pasteis de nata with homemade puff pastry in a small-group workshop with port wine tastings.
“Berta was great. Lovely way to spend an afternoon in Porto. Can’t wait to make Natas at home with Berta’s recipe.”
Hands-on Pastel de Nata cooking class in Porto where you make the dough from scratch, bake fresh pastries, and sip wine.
“Clara was excellent, class was great fun as well as being very informative, highly recommended. Leaning how to make the pastry was the best thing”
Learn pastel de nata from scratch in Porto’s city center with local wine in a small English-speaking workshop. Tasty, hands-on, and repeatable.
“It was enjoyable and informative. The instructor was engaging and had a sense of humor. Vanessa also integrated us into the making of the Pastel de nata’s.”
Port tasting in central Porto: 3 or 5 Port samples with snacks, pairings, and history. Max 10. $23, 1–1.5 hours.
“This was an excellent experience and highly recommended. Ruan, the host, was both very entertaining and informative. The ports chosen to sample were of high quality and the food pairing expertly chosen. I was a solo traveller but was with a young couple who were tremendous company so don't be put off going if you are on your own. I can't recommend this activity high enough norvthank the organiser too much for ensuring such a superb evening.”
Small-group pastel de nata class near Sé do Porto with hands-on custard making, Port wine, and a take-home box plus recipe.
“Warm and friendly welcome, great way to experience an authentic way to make pastel de nata. The session included a glass of port and you take away your own pasteis de nata - definitely value for money.”
Shop at Mercado do Bolhão, cook a Portuguese lunch in a small group, and sip Vinho Verde with a guided walk over the Luis I bridge views.
“Such a fun unique way to learn about the city through its history of food. The market experience was so awesome and our tour guide Ana was bubbly and knowledgeable. Joseph was also a great cooking teacher and patient. It was obvious both guides love what they do. The food we made was also delicious. Highly recommend!”
Learn pasteis de nata in Porto with chef Berta, a small group class, port wine tasting, and take-home tarts in about 1.5 hours.
“This is truly a must for a unique Portuguese experience. Our host Berta was so friendly and welcoming. She explained the recipe step by step and really cared that we were doing it right! Thanks so much Berta, would highly recommend :)”
Portuguese cooking class in Porto with a local chef, 4-course meal, and Portuguese wines. Starts at 6 pm.
“We arrived late to our class and Vitor was gracious, patient and had a great sense of humor. We learned a lot, had fun in the process, and the meal was outstanding. Thank you, Vitor!!”
Paint a Portuguese azulejo in a small Porto workshop with Porto wine, snacks, and an easy take-home souvenir tile.
“Fun and meaningful activity! Fernanda was helpful and gave us some history on tile painting and helped us with colors and designs. She was very accommodating as we were a late addition since our other tile painting experience canceled on us at the last minute!”
Chef-led Porto market tour and hands-on Portuguese tapas class with Douro wine, lunch, and take-home recipes plus an Aguardente bottle.
“My wife and I enjoyed it experience of cooking with Priscilla. She made the excursion fun with her contagious laugh and constant smile. Her knowledge and relationships with others in the Bolhão Market made our visit that much more enjoyable. As a sidenote, we revisited many of the vendors and purchased many of their items after our class. We had fun cooking while learning more about Portuguese cooking. My wife, in particular, enjoyed the class. I never cook and she always cooks, so she thoroughly enjoyed making fun of me while enjoying my company in the kitchen. It was a great couples activity for my wife.😀”
Create a Portuguese Azulejo tile in a Porto studio. Choose kiln-fired glazing or ready-to-paint acrylic, then take it home or ship.
“Egle was a very personable instructor. She was very flexible and arranged for us to pick up our tiles before we left the city. Her explanations were very easy to follow and she was very patient. We were all so focused once we decided on our tile pattern. It was so much fun for creative and not so creative individuals!”
