Top Lisbon Craft Classes

Learn to ride the waves just outside of Portugal's capital during this group surf lesson in Costa da Caparica. Join a small group for the short ride over the red April 25th Bridge to Caparica, a renowned surf spot. Begin your lesson with basic techniques right on the beach, then, when you're ready, take to the water to try and catch your first waves.

Highlights • You will craft your own masterpiece while diving deep into one of the icons of Portuguese tradition. Includes • 2 tiles to paint • All materials and designs to copy • Firing of the tiles • Biscuits, Water • Coffee/tea • Cleaning/washing up. Excludes • Tiles Delivery (to discuss onsite) • Anything that isn’t mentioned in the description Please note that the firing of the tiles is a long process that can take weeks, since we don't cook them ourselves, therefore they might not be ready until your last day in lisbon. We always do international shipping for an additional cost that is calculated after they are ready depending on the destination, weight and measurements. The minimum number of participants is 2 people. In case this number is not reached Lisbon Affair may cancel your reservation. No experience required Those aged between 12-17 must be supervised by an adult for the whole duration of the lesson.

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.

Go behind the scenes and learn about pastry making at a real Portuguese bakery with this exclusive Pastel de Nata workshop. Get hands-on in a professional setting as you expertly craft your own pastry and custard alongside a host who can answer any questions you may have. At the end, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with barista-prepared hot or cold drinks.

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.

Go beyond a standard history tour and take a deep dive into the world of ‘azulejos’ (Portuguese tile art) on this private excursion that pairs a tile-making workshop in Azeitão to a visit to Lisbon's National Tile Museum. Travel about 45 minutes to reach lovely Azeitão and study with an expert tile artist. Create your own tile to take home, then opt to stop for lunch in the fishing village of Sesimbra or in Lisbon. Finish off by browsing the excellent collection at the National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo).