The 7 Cooking Classes in Porto That Earn Their Price

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

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

At Domus Arte near Porto Cathedral and São Bento, an English-speaking guide such as Teresa, Luis, or Filipe leads you through the custard, baking, and story of pastel de nata. You’ll use prepared puff pastry, make several tarts, enjoy Port wine and snacks, and take your pastries and recipes home.

“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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2.Pastel de Nata Cooking Class from Scratch

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

Learn to make Porto’s famous pastel de nata from scratch, including the pastry dough, in a small adult group led by hosts such as Ana, Clara, Mariah, or Vanessa. You’ll share the work, hear pastry stories, enjoy a glass of regional wine, taste warm tarts, and receive a recipe to try at home.

“The show kitchen was very modern, with a large table where the whole group sat together. The chef, Klara, ran the course really well and with a great sense of humor. She explained everything clearly and encouraged the participants to try things themselves. There were some great tips, and you receive the recipe digitally afterward via a QR code. The whole group worked together — 2 to 4 people would carry out each step while the others watched. Meanwhile, there was white wine, all you can drink. It was a really pleasant and fun atmosphere, and the Pasta del Nata tasted great. Everyone even got to take one or two…”

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

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

Learn the custard and baking steps behind Porto’s pastel de nata with instructors such as Ana, Luis, Filipe, or Anita. You’ll share tasks in a small group, sip Port wine, eat warm tarts, and take home your pastries plus a house recipe. Puff pastry is prepared in advance.

“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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4.Porto Local Market Visit & Cooking Class / Showcooking

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

Meet guides such as Nuno, Ana, Joseph, or Cátia at Mercado do Bolhão for a food and culture tour, then ride the metro to a clean kitchen in Gaia. Expect a lively showcooking class with limited hands-on tasks, Portuguese wine, and a traditional lunch.

“Loved learning about the Porto fresh foods market. The cooking class was fantastic! We made traditional Portuguese dishes. The kitchen set up was perfect for our group of 7. Highly recommend.”

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5.Portuguese Cooking Class in Porto with Portuguese Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $169

At Cook in Ribeira, chefs Vitor, Jorge, and Andre guide you through seasonal Portuguese recipes in English. Prepare a four-course meal with codfish, mussels or clams, and almond dessert, then sit down with Portuguese wines, port, beer, and coffee near Ribeira.

“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!!”

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6.Shopping, cooking and eating together at my home in Porto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Meet Nuno near Porto’s Metro or bus network, shop for ingredients at local food shops and an organic garden, then cook and eat Portuguese dishes in his home. Choose lunch or dinner, taste local wines, and learn about Porto, food, and culture in English.

“Great recipes and knowledge of Portuguese history and culture. We (all 4 of us) enjoyed this unique experience. What a wonderful memory of our trip to Porto!”

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7.Traditional Cooking Class, Farm Tour & Lunch in the Douro Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $179

At Quinta de Louredo, Fabio welcomes you to his family farm near Marco de Canaveses for a four-hour tour and hands-on cooking class. You’ll gather fruit, eggs, and herbs, meet the animals, prepare traditional Portuguese dishes, and sit down to a generous farm lunch with local wine.

“This was an absolute 11 out of 10 experience. From the moment we got to the farm, we were greeted by Fabio’s hospitality and generosity. There was a beautiful brunch spread waiting for us, with various breads, cheeses, and appetizers. We then got a tour of the farm and met all the farm animals, gathered fruits, vegetables, and eggs for the recipes, and then cooked an authentic, four course meal to share with the group. This experience felt like we were living a true farm-to-table Portuguese lifestyle and was by far a standout of our trip. Thank you so much to Fabio and his family for welcoming us into their…”

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