PORTO
The Porto experiences worth booking.
The 12 most popular cooking classes in Porto, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through. A shortlist worth your time, not the whole catalogue.
Learn pastel de nata in Porto at Domus Arte with port wine, snacks, and a take-home recipe. Hands-on custard and baking in 1.5 hours.
Most Popular“great fun - our hosts made the activity so enjoyable and the pastries were delicious 😋”
Porto pastel de nata class from scratch: make the dough, fill, bake, and taste Portuguese pastry with a glass of wine in 2.5 hours.
“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.”
Hands-on Pastel de Nata cooking class in Porto near Sé do Porto, with Port wine, snacks, and a take-home recipe.
“I had a fun time in the class! The cooking class was very engaging, and the hosts were very friendly. I also received a lot of recommendations to make my trip more fun.”
Shop at Mercado do Bolhão, then join a small-group Portuguese showcooking class with local wine, classic recipes, and a view of Porto.
“The entire experience was fantastic! The tour of the market was interesting, and the cooking facility was set up wonderfully. We tried a variety of traditional foods and dishes as well as helped to prepare parts of each course. Our guides/chefs were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. This is an experience that I will not forget!”
Hands-on Portuguese cooking in Porto’s Ribeira. Learn codfish, mussels and almond tarts with Portuguese wines in a 3-hour class.
“The chefs were wonderful, entertaining, funny and great instructors. Would highly recommend this if you are in Porto.”
Porto home cooking workshop with local ingredient shopping, garden harvesting, wine tasting, and a full Portuguese meal. 3.5 hours.
“Nuno was great. He have us a tour of the market and bakery. Great instructions, delicious food, fantastic wines. Highlight of our trip to Porto! Loved the clams and cod dishes.”
Tour a family organic farm in the Douro Valley, pick fresh ingredients, cook four traditional dishes, and enjoy lunch with wine.
“Our visit to Fabio’s farm in the Douro Valley was unforgettable. After losing much of his land to a fire and his father, who built the farm, Fabio rebuilt with strength and hope — planting olive and fruit trees where grapevines once stood. We spent the day strawberry picking, collecting eggs, and later cooking traditional…”
Shop Porto’s Ribeira Market with a chef, then cook and eat a 4-course meal with wines and seafood on a half-day tour.
“We had such fabulous day. Highly recommend this porto market tour and cooking class - it was the highlight of our stay in Porto. Viator thank you so much for such a wonderful experience. I am so looking forward to reproducing the Portuguese meal you helped us cook for our family and friends back in…”
Porto local market tour plus a chef-led showcooking of famous cod, with history context, market snacks, and an easy stroll to the kitchen.
“Without a doubt the most magical experience you could have in Porto. Ana provided a fantastic overview of the market and local vendors, she made us feel so comfortable that we had no problem returning to navigate the market on our own. The kitchen space is perfect for an intimate group, Ana and Joseph were…”
Private Portuguese cooking and wine on a Porto farm with Chef Heitor. Cook cod, pork rice, and orange cake in a real home setup.
“This was a lovely, very authentic experience! The space was clean, the hosts couldn't have been kinder, and we helped cook four Portuguese dishes my boyfriend and I would've never thought to make. Great for those wanting to learn about traditional dishes.”
Porto cooking class with a local market visit. Shop fresh ingredients, cook from scratch with Nuno, and eat with wine pairing in 3.5 hours.
“A very hands on experience. Nice to visit small local markets to shop for ingredients. Learned some cooking tips and tricks as well as some Portuguese recipes that I should be able to duplicate at home.”
Learn Portuguese cooking in Porto with chef Maria, cook two dishes, and share a 3-course meal with local wines at home.
“Maria was a fantastic host and chef. She welcomed us into her home and taught us some simple recipes for very good food. I would always recommend Maria - she was great.”
The river, the cellars, the old town and the valley beyond.
