Portugal · WORKSHOPS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 workshops & classes justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Make Lisbon Pastel de Nata from scratch in a hands-on 2-hour class with Portuguese drinks, guided by an English chef at Homecooking.
“Great fun. Learnt new cooking skills. Met really nice people.”
Bake Porto pastéis de nata with Joana’s grandma recipe in a cozy home kitchen, then share your warm custard tarts with drinks.
“Really great experience and highly recommended activity when you’re in Porto. Class was interactive, everyone got to truly participate, and Joana explained the process well. Everyone in the group was also friendly and nice.”
Porto pastel de nata workshop at Boiler Studio near the Cathedral, with Port wine, step-by-step guidance, and pastries to take home.
“The cooking class was so amazing! Our instructor Maria kept the whole cooking class fun and engaging. She made sure to include everyone and was very kind the whole class! I highly recommend booking this!!”
Paint Portuguese azulejos in Porto at Domus Arte, guided by artists, with Port wine and snacks in a 2-hour Sé do Porto workshop.
“Lovely tile painting workshop led by a knowledgeable artist. We were all able to choose a design to paint & take home as a reminder of our trip to Porto. The atmosphere was welcoming & friendly. Thank you!”
Matosinhos beginner surf lesson: 90 minutes, small groups, wetsuit and board included, sport insurance for $35.
“To be honest, this is the best surfing lesson I’ve ever had. I’ve tried others before, but Fish Surf School did their best to make me catch all the waves. Totally recommend it!”
Porto pastel de nata class with port wine at Domus Arte. Hands-on 1.5-hour workshop, step-by-step guidance, recipe, and take-home tarts.
“great fun - our hosts made the activity so enjoyable and the pastries were delicious 😋”
Beginners surf lesson at Praia da Galé, Albufeira. Gear included, certified instructors, and hands-on coaching for your first wave.
“Recommended if u want to explore surfing. The instructors really knew what they were doing. We were beginners and now we are a little more confident on the board so i highly recommend it!”
Small-group surf lesson in Porto with pickup, gear, and insurance. Learn basics, ride real waves, and use the best beach each day.
“The Surf Lesson was great! The Coaches were all very nice and take a lot of time to explain everything and are there for you the whole time even in the water! Very great experience.”
Cook a full 4-course Portuguese meal in a small Lisbon class, with wine, beer, snacks, and step-by-step chef help.
“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.”
Learn to make Porto’s pastel de nata from scratch, including the dough, then eat warm pastries and sip wine with English guidance.
“I loved the time with Vanessa and baking the Pastel de nata. I love the great recipe she explained to us and everybody could do the steps. The nata tasted great. Thanks Vanessa that was such a Fun experience.”
2-hour hands-on class in Lisbon: make Pastel de Nata plus a second Portuguese dessert, eat together, and take recipes home.
“I really enjoyed learning how to make Pastel de Natas. The tricks to get a near perfect tart. They also tasted great.”
Lisbon small-group Portuguese cooking class: hands-on four-course meal, Portuguese wines with tasting, and dinner with coffee or tea. English.
“Although the chef was great and it was a fun atmosphere, we felt the menu needed improvement as many of our dishes were mediocre at best. The class was large at 18 and it took over 2 hours to prepare our meals. I think a smaller group, with fewer dishes would be better.”
Intimate Port tasting in Porto city center, across from Palácio da Bolsa. Choose 3 or 5 ports with Portuguese snack pairings.
“The experience was very good, and a special shout-out to the specialist João, who taught us everything about Port wine with great joy and friendliness.”
Design your own Lisbon azulejos tile with Formettes, then take home a 10 cm ceramic square the same day in 2.5 hours.
“This was without a doubt the highlight of our time in Lisbon! We had the nicest time and were lucky to just be 4 people in our workshop, which made it feel even cozier! The fact that its in the artists home rather than a studio really impacts the overall experience as it provides warmth and comfort. Formettes is a brilliant idea. I ended up taking two tiles (for an extra 10€) because i liked my design so much! 10/10 experience cannot recommend enough. Value for money is more than good. Do yourself a favour and book this course! PS: The tiles are heat pressed which allows you to take…”
A 2-hour beginner surf lesson at Galé Beach in Albufeira with certified coaching, quality boards, wetsuits, and clear step-by-step feedback for $37.
“Great experience!! Very kind guy able to transfer not only the base of surfing bit olso the Spirit of the Ocean. Thanks!!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
