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“the chefs were amazing, friendly and professional. guided us every step for making the dish”
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.
“We feel confident we can recreate this iconic dessert at home now thanks to Clara’s direction. She made the class a joy to take, and the pastel de nata we made were awesome fresh from the oven. What a treat!”
Hands-on Pastel de Nata cooking class in Porto near Sé do Porto, with Port wine, snacks, and a take-home recipe.
“The cooking class was so much fun! There was a lot of cooperation and time to chat, the pastels finished a little early, and they tasted better than any other ones we had on the trip. I'm looking forward to trying the recipe they gave us at home some time.”
Shop at Mercado do Bolhão, then join a small-group Portuguese showcooking class with local wine, classic recipes, and a view of Porto.
“One of the instructors Ana, met up with our group at the Mercado do Bolhao. She then took us on a tour of the market giving us the history of the place and taking us to different stalls to pick up fresh groceries we would use for the class. She also gave us insightful knowledge…”
Hands-on Portuguese cooking in Porto’s Ribeira. Learn codfish, mussels and almond tarts with Portuguese wines in a 3-hour class.
“Amazing! Jorge was beyond warm and welcoming and guided us through the cooking class like a true professional! He created a wonderful environment for all the guests and left us feeling like we were cooking with family on a holiday. We won’t forget this wonderful experience! I highly recommend this cooking class! More than 5…”
Porto home cooking workshop with local ingredient shopping, garden harvesting, wine tasting, and a full Portuguese meal. 3.5 hours.
“Fantastic host and delicious food! The home was clean and functional and everything was planned and executed perfectly.”
Tour a family organic farm in the Douro Valley, pick fresh ingredients, cook four traditional dishes, and enjoy lunch with wine.
“I joined this Traditional Cooking Class, Farm Tour & Lunch in the Douro Valley, and it was such a hit for me and my kids! The farm was full of yummy stuff—lemons, strawberries, plums, and herbs in summer. They even said winter brings chestnuts and wild mushrooms! The kids loved picking and tasting the strawberries…”
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.
“Vitar was an exceptional host. This is well worth the money that begins with an open air fresh seafood and produce market to buy the supplies for what eventually becomes a spectacular lunch. 5 stars across the board. Vitar is the best and we can’t wait to see him again. Gene and Susie”
Porto local market tour plus a chef-led showcooking of famous cod, with history context, market snacks, and an easy stroll to the kitchen.
“This was a fantastic experience and the highlight of our trip to Porto!!! Thank you soooo much!!!!!!!!!”
Private Portuguese cooking and wine on a Porto farm with Chef Heitor. Cook cod, pork rice, and orange cake in a real home setup.
“What a fun, informative and delicious experience! Heitor de Melo is an amazing chef, who is happy to share his secrets, tips and teach us about culinary customs in Portugal. We highly recommend booking a lunch or dinner with him. Next time, we would like to have lunch with him at his farm, not far…”
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.
“Nuno was great! He is so organized and communicated very well before we met him at his home. Right away we headed to the market and picked up some the freshest ingredients for our meal. Nuno cares a lot about the ingredients that go into his meals. Along the way, Nuno explained a lot of…”
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.
