Top Lisbon Art & Culture Classes

Get a unique insight into Portuguese culture and express your creative side with the help of a local teacher on this small-group tile design workshop in Lisbon at PC das Novas Nações. Go home with a souvenir that’s uniquely yours, and get to know like-minded fellow travelers while you draw and chat. It’s an experience lots of Lisbon tourists miss out on.

Discover the art of pottery in the heart of Lisbon with an immersive, hands-on workshop. Learn the basics of wheel throwing, then craft your own unique souvenir. This artisan experience offers a memorable way to connect with local culture and take a piece of Portugal home with you.

Unique opportunity to discover and experience two of the oldest arts in Portugal Tile and Wine Production.

You can hardly set foot in Lisbon without running into a pastel de nata stand within minutes of arriving. This egg custard tart is one of the well-known culinary staples of Lisbon and a must-try when visiting. Go beyond sampling and learn how to bake these treats yourself during this cooking class. Step-by-step instructions from a cook with teach you how to make these delicious delights using the same recipe that’s ensured for almost 200 years.

Perfect the art of making one of Portugal’s sweetest treats during a *pasteis de nata* (custard tart) cooking class in Lisbon. You’ll enjoy personalized instruction in a small group limited to only 12 others, as you make everything—including the pastry—from scratch. Plus, the short duration of this tour means you’ll have plenty of time for sightseeing before and after.

In a chill and easygoing atmosphere, leave your stress behind and let your creativity take over. Bring your friends, meet new faces, and enjoy a drink or two as you work on your own one-of-a-kind sketch with guidance from a well-known artist.

Delve into the colorful world of street art in Lisbon on this small-group tour. Discover hidden artwork down alleyways and narrow streets that you wouldn’t find alone.  As you tour the city, your guide will enhance your experience by telling you about the meaning behind the artwork, and the different techniques used. As it’s a small-group tour, you can enjoy a more intimate experience and avoid worrying about large crowds.

Get into the festive spirit and explore the lit-up streets of Lisbon by night with a guide leading the way. Learn new photography techniques tailored to your skill level as you soak up the historic sights of the city during this intimate small-group tour. Led by a professional local photographer, you also have the option to get your portrait taken against the backdrop of Lisbon’s sparkling Christmas lights—no need to rely on selfies or asking strangers to snap your pictures.

Most photo walks focus on postcard views or preset stops. This experience is different. Led by Jaki, a working photographer and co-founder of the Lisbon Street Photo Fest, it focuses on how to see rather than where to go. The walk blends teaching and exploration, moving through areas chosen for their light, texture, and atmosphere. You’ll learn how to read a scene, notice timing and rhythm, and photograph with intention instead of impulse. The group stays small so everyone receives personal guidance, no matter what camera they use. By the end, you’ll understand how photographers approach a city and how to translate what you see into meaningful images.

Join this exclusive Lisbon Sketching Tour and uncover the city’s charm through the eyes of Natercia, a talented local artist. Over a relaxed, one-day urban sketching adventure, you’ll explore Lisbon’s most iconic and secret viewpoints—places loved by artists and locals alike. Your guide, a Portuguese artist, will share fascinating stories and fun facts about Lisbon’s historic streets and hidden corners as you capture the city’s beauty with your own sketches. No prior art experience needed—this tour is about living Lisbon in a creative rhythm, turning memorable sights into personalized postcards. Take home unique works of art and gain exclusive insight into the vibrant art scene of Lisbon. Perfect for art lovers, culture seekers, and anyone looking for a creative day in one of Europe’s most picturesque cities.

Don't just visit Lisbon - become the main character of its story! Unlike standard photos, we offer a carefully curated downhill journey that saves your energy for the camera. We start at the city’s highest peaks for breathtaking views & glide down through the soul of Alfama, finishing at the grand riverside. This is a relaxed, stylish experience focused entirely on comfort. What makes us unique: Efficiency Meets Style: We’ve integrated a timed outfit change into the route, giving you the variety of two different photo sessions in one. The Postcard Shot: I’ve mastered the timing for the iconic Tram 28 passing by Cathedral; you won’t have to wait for hrs to get 'that' photo. Stress-Free Posing: I specialize in making 'camera-shy' people look like professional models with natural, candid guidance. Lightning Fast Delivery: Your memories shouldn't wait. You'll receive your professionally edited gallery within 48 hrs. Join me for a fun walk where you only need to smile & enjoy the sun!

Share your adventures in Lisbon through your photos with the help of a small-group photography tour. As part of an intimate group of up to six people, you’ll head out with a professional local photographer to find the must-snap architecture and streetscapes around Graça, Alfama, and Mouraria. You’ll learn how to find a narrative and tell the story through your travel and street photos, not just focus on technical aspects.

Discover Fado, a Portuguese music genre, right in the heart of its birthplace—Lisbon. Join your guide at their home and witness a live Fado performance unfold right before your eyes. Your host provides a brief history of the music genre, which is characterized by deep nostalgic sentiments, before listening to a tribute to the most famous singer, Amalia Rodrigues.

A personalzed dance experience where you can enjoy something unique with your group or share the joy of learning to dance a latin dance of your choice with others. - Socialize and practice the latin dance of your choice with this dance experience - All skill levels are welcome, since you review basic steps to advanced moves personalized to your level by our team - Don't worry about planning a night out, with your host to lead the way Contact us for custom events such as birthdays, proposals, bachelorette party or anything else!

This is not a walking tour — and it’s definitely not a history lecture. It’s a cozy, fun, and insightful storytelling session, where you’ll enjoy coffee and pastries while discovering Portugal’s dramatic past in just two hours. Led by Miguel, a passionate Lisbon-born teacher with 15+ years of experience, the session feels more like a conversation with a friend who really knows how to tell a good story — full of humor, surprising facts, and real meaning. If you want to truly understand the country you’re visiting — not just see it — this is for you. It’s the perfect cultural experience to start your trip in Lisbon and connect with the soul of Portugal.

There’s nothing worse than returning from your vacation with no good photographs to show your family and friends—make sure you come back with the most social-media worthy shots of you in Lisbon after a private photo shoot, that you can make last between one and four hours depending on the amount of photos you’d like.

Whether you're exploring Lisbon with a camera strapped around your neck, are seeking to learn more about long exposure photography, or simply want to fill in your travel gallery with mesmerizing cityscapes and landscapes, this unique photography workshop experience is ideal for you and will allow you to see the capital of Portugal in a different light. The workshop is destined for photography amateurs with little experience in long exposure as well as more knowledgeable passionates and travellers who are not satisfied with a gallery containing only travel selfies. Mandatory equipment: - a DLSR or mirrorless camera with a (preferably wide-angle) lens - a tripod - ND Filters - remote shutter release control (not indispensable but highly recommended) The workshop does not include photo editing/post-processing. Each participant retains the rights to their own photos taken during the workshop and their photos only.

Learn to dance Salsa and make new, like-minded friends during this nighttime experience in Lisbon. Meet your fellow Salsa enthusiasts at a local club and learn some new moves from your host while more advanced dancers can improve their technique. Everyone is sure to have a great time making new friends and dancing the night away.

Explore the city of Lisbon and capture the beautiful city on this photography walking tour. Choose between a 3- or 6-hour tour and follow your guide around the city’s most photogenic spots such as the historic Alfama district, along the historic tram lines, the city viewpoints, and more. Learn basic techniques and how to capture the city from different angles and leave with beautiful memories of your trip to Lisbon.