PORTO
The Porto experiences worth booking.
The 15 most popular workshops 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 Porto’s pastel de nata at Boiler Studio with Port wine, small-group hands-on rolling, custard filling, and pastries to take home.
Most Popular“It was a lot of fun and the instructors were perfect. They involved everyone and we all had some good laughs while learning about Pastel da Natas”
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.
“Would recommend! Did this activity together with a friend, alone would also be okay. You learn the process of how to make the cream of the Pastel de Nata, the dough is already done (store bought) because of time limitations. You do get the recipe for both the dough as well as the cream. This…”
Learn to surf in Matosinhos with a 90-minute small-group lesson, including wetsuit and board, plus hands-on coaching and safety tips.
“It was so much fun! Even though the beach was a bit crowded our coach Ivan (sorry if i spell it wrong) was very organised and we didn’t feel squeezed. Also he was very good at explaining the basics of surfing. It was super clear, how to hold, how to fall, stand up etc. he…”
Porto surf lesson with pickup, gear, and small-group coaching. Learn paddling and popping up, then ride Portuguese waves for 3.5 hours.
“We really enjoyed this trip. It was a great introduction to surfing for beginners, I was with my 8yr old and the coach was great with him. I can see why people get so addicted to surfing, I could have stayed out on the waves all day.”
Porto tile-painting workshop at Domus Arte: paint a traditional azulejo-style tile, sip port wine, learn Porto tile history, take it home.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the workshop! Beatrize was very knowledgeable and she filled me with the confidence to be able to paint a rather intricate design on my tile. The port & biscuits was a lovely addition to a great morning that was very calming! Thank you x”
Hands-on Porto pastel de nata workshop with Berta. Make homemade puff pastry, bake custard tarts, and enjoy port in a garden setting.
“A must do in Porto. Berta has the heart and soul of an angel. This very intimate workshop gives you a step by step guide on how to make the perfect pasteis de nata, letting you take a little part of Portugal home with you. It’s an experience you’ll never forget. 10/10”
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.
“Our guide was kind, funny and inviting! Nobody felt left out and there were constant laughs! The Pastel de Natas turned out incredible and the wine was light and refreshing. We will recommend this class to all our friends!”
Porto pastel de nata workshop from scratch with small-group baking, local wine, and warm results in about 2.5 hours at city center.
“Vanessa you were amazing! I can’t wait to make these delicious little desserts for my family back at home!”
Central Porto Port tasting: choose 3 or 5 pours with Portuguese snacks in a small group of up to 10. English hosts.
“It was fabulous our guide was amazing and funny we had a delicious array of 5 ports and snacks of very good quality and quantities”
Hands-on Pastel de Nata cooking class in Porto near Sé do Porto, with Port wine, snacks, and a take-home recipe.
“I was so lucky to have Ana and Luis as my instructions they were both so knowledgeable and helpful in the process of making the Pastel de nata! This requires now experience but they make you feel like an expert! Truly amazing the energy was just so powerful! I cannot believe how amazing this whole…”
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…”
Learn to bake Portuguese pastel de nata in a small group with chef Berta in Porto, enjoy port wine, and take fresh tarts home.
“Berta was so lovely. We had a great time learning to bake Pasteis de Nata with her. She showed us all the steps of the baking process and sent us home with 3 pastries each. We enjoyed the laughs and chat with her and the other guests around the table while sipping on a glass…”
Hands-on Portuguese cooking in Porto’s Ribeira. Learn codfish, mussels and almond tarts with Portuguese wines in a 3-hour class.
“Jorge our chef was amazing, very personable, he made us feel like we were cooking in our own home. He was a part of the family by the end of it all, it was supposed to end at 9:00pm and we went until 10:00pm.”
2-hour Porto tile painting with Porto wine and snacks. Trace classic azulejo patterns in a small class and take home a baked souvenir.
“Rita was fantastic! She explained the process very well and helped us to mix the right colors we wanted.”
Hands-on Azulejo tile painting in Porto’s artist studio. Choose kiln-fired traditional or acrylic take-home, learn design basics in 2 hours.
“It was a lovely experience to paint Portuguese style tiles with my wife and a small group from around the world to get to know. Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate about painting tiles and cheered us on and that felt nice.”
The river, the cellars, the old town and the valley beyond.
