Top Northern Portugal Classes & Workshops - page 4

This is not a standard wine tasting — it is a deep dive into the soul of the Douro. What makes Taylor’s Estate Masterclasses truly distinctive is their focus on single historic estates and exceptional Vintage Ports, allowing you to explore the personality of a specific vineyard across different years. Rather than sampling a range of styles, you experience the evolution, structure and identity of one great quinta in depth. The atmosphere is intimate and refined. Surrounded by the historic cellars, you taste wines that are rarely poured side by side — guided by a specialist who helps you decode the nuances of aroma, structure and ageing potential. Each masterclass offers a different expression: Vargellas reveals elegance, perfume and finesse. Terra Feita expresses structure, power and historical depth. Sentinels showcases harmony and the collective strength of the Pinhão Valley’s finest vineyards. It is a celebration of time, place and craftsmanship — in its purest Vintage form.

This unique Tour with a sommelier will allow you to learn everything you always wanted about wine. You will taste wine from the barrels and meet winemakers during our journey to the world's most beautiful wine reagion with a local Somm

Explore Porto’s culinary delights on Canto Cooking's premier Gastronomic Food & Wine Tour - it's foodie heaven & super fun for families. This 4-hour walking tour takes us through the vibrant Bolhao Market and other iconic locations, where you’ll savor over 12 distinct flavors that showcase the city’s rich gastronomic heritage. Enjoy a curated selection of quality local dishes, from traditional charcuterie to the famous Francesinha sandwich, paired with local wines & spirits. We conclude at Canto Cooking’s Kitchen & Orangerie, where you'll relax with Pastel de Nata, Cafe & a glass of Port, swapping stories with new friends. ○ Small group experience with a maximum of 10 guests for personalized attention ○ Sample 12+ unique food and drink tastings, including local wines and traditional dishes ○ Guided cultural walk through Porto’s culinary scene, led by a knowledgeable guide ○ Vegetarian and gluten-free options available with prior notice, ensuring inclusivity for all food lovers

We are a small and passionate surf school. We offer surf lessons in small groups on the beautiful beach of Azurara 20km from Porto. Enjoy authentic Portuguese surroundings away from the hustle and crowded beaches of the city. Azurara is a wide and empty beach with many opportunities to have your own surfing spot. Here you focus purely on your lesson. Enjoy this athmosphere with authentic and professional surf trainers. Our services include a pick up service from Porto as well as a surfing board, a wetsuit and an insurance.

Make the most of your visit to Porto's historic Fonseca Port Wine Cellars with an immersive experience that combines a guided tour with an interactive cocktail workshop. With a small group, journey through the cellars to learn about port wine production and its history, before crafting three creative port wine cocktails—with plenty of guidance throughout. It's the perfect way to expand your knowledge, and far more interactive than your typical tour—ideal if you prefer a hands-on experience.

This is a tile painting and Port wine experience in a handmade ceramics studio. We will also demonstrate the manufacturing process, where the tiles are produced by hand using artisanal processes in our studio.

Venture into the representation of the port's characteristic colors, tones and lights and take with you an excellent memory of the time spent in this beautiful city.

This activity allows us to visit our Chestnut Interpretive Center, taste the Marron liqueur, which is an exclusive Chestnut product from our grocery store, accompanied by regional confectionery, namely the typical "Chocolate Billiard". The visit also allows to know our collection of chestnut roasts, which gathers specimens from Portugal, Spain, France and Italy.

Visit Portugal’s second largest city on this private guided tour of its historic center. Experience Porto by tuk-tuk with a personal chauffeur. See the city’s amazing bookstore, the M.C. Escher-like Livraria Lello, its 800-year-old cathedral, and a UNESCO-listed monastery during this good-value, outing that includes a traditional seafood lunch in the heart of seafood country and hotel pickup.

Enjoy an amazing experience among wine and nature! Start with a walk through the vineyards where you can see the different grape varieties. Then, join a guided tour to the winery where you can learn about the winemaking process from the grapes' reception to the bottling area. After the tour, taste 2 Quinta de Santa Cristina wines. A 1-hour experience to know and enjoy the Vinho Verde region and Quinta de Santa Cristina identity.

Visits are received in exclusive. The referenced visit time is a reference but we receive it organically, so it is not a formatted visit. Direct contact with the wine producer.

You will be able to choose and personalize the denim jacket of your dreams! We will spend 3 hours together where you will learn the technique of textile painting and where you will have various colors to make your jacket a real masterpiece!

Whether you come alone, with friends, or with family, this is an opportunity to take a creative break and enjoy a different artistic moment. For €13, you will have access to all the necessary painting materials (paints and brushes). At the studio, choose the piece you want to paint and only pays the difference until the value of the piece is reached, with prices ranging from €13 to €50. After painting, we take care of the firing and your piece will be ready to be picked up until 3 to 4 weeks after. The availability of ceramic pieces is subject to the stock available at the time of your visit. We cannot guarantee the availability of specific models. Thank you for your understanding. Shipping is available (starting at 8€ for Portugal and 25€ for European countries).

Quinta da Faísca is located on the plateau of Favaios, in the Douro region. The property combines the production of high-quality wines with the modern and authoritative architecture of its buildings. This tour is perfect to understand better the ancestral way of creating Douro wines.

Learn how to photograph Porto with your phone or tablet while discovering the city and its less known streets and interesting spots! Join me on this walking workshop and improve your Mobile Photography!

Step into a creative studio and design your own Portugal-inspired charm necklace at a curated Ceramic Charm Bar. Guided by an artist, you’ll choose from a selection of handmade ceramic charms, each inspired by traditional Portuguese symbols such as Azulejo tiles, swallows, sardines, and hearts. Build your piece your way — from a minimal design to a playful composition of up to six charms, enhanced with pearls and brass accents. You’ll paint your ceramic elements using vibrant colors, then seal them with a glossy resin finish that makes them durable, polished, and ready to wear. This experience blends craft, storytelling, and personal expression. Each charm can represent a memory, a symbol, or a moment from your journey. At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave wearing your own handmade necklace — a meaningful and stylish souvenir from Porto. Perfect for creative travelers, and special occasions, this workshop offers a relaxed and inspiring way to connect with Portuguese culture.

Take a break from strolling the streets of Braganca and give your sweet tooth a treat with this tasting experience. Candies, nuts, and liqueur are all on the menu as you sample the local offerings. Savor the flavor of two different chestnut liqueurs as well as two different chestnut pastry candies. You'll also learn how the chestnuts are produced and processed in Tras-os-Montes. View a collection of chestnuts in this workshop then head back out into Braganca.

Unlike standard perfume workshops, this is a small-group luxury atelier experience where each guest creates a fragrance that is entirely their own. Guided by the experts of Sneferu, participants explore the basics of olfactive composition, blend carefully selected accords, and leave with a 50ml bespoke extrait de parfum created during the session. Hosted at Sneferu Atelier in Porto, the experience feels personal, creative, and elevated, making it especially suited to travellers seeking an authentic and memorable alternative to typical sightseeing. It is not just a class, but a chance to create a wearable souvenir with real individuality.

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Porto with a unique tile painting workshop. In a cozy artistic studio, learn the craft of traditional Portuguese azulejos while sipping on delightful Port Wine. This two-hour session welcomes everyone, from beginners to experienced artists, and includes all materials and expert guidance to help you create your own ceramic tile masterpiece. Enjoy a social atmosphere accompanied by relaxing music, and leave with a handmade souvenir that captures your creative journey in Porto.

Step beyond a traditional tasting and immerse yourself in a journey where every sip tells a story. From the moment you enter Taylor’s historic cellars, you are enveloped in centuries of tradition, craftsmanship, and passion. Each masterclass is more than a tasting — it is a curated exploration of Port wine at its finest, where rare vintages, aged Tawnies, and iconic Ports reveal layers of complexity, depth, and elegance. Guided by an expert host, you will discover subtle aromas, intricate textures, and the distinctive character that time, oak, and terroir have imparted to each wine. Overlooking the Douro River and the city of Porto, the setting transforms every taste into a moment of indulgence, reflection, and appreciation — a truly unforgettable experience for collectors, connoisseurs, and anyone who cherishes the art of fine wine.

Discover Portugal’s northern Alvarinho country on a private full-day tour from Porto through Melgaço and Monção, two historic border towns shaped by wine, fortifications and Minho identity. With a licensed driver-guide, travel in comfort to Melgaço, where castle walls, compact streets, local legends and the surrounding landscape introduce the frontier character of the region. Choose an optional visit to Melgaço Castle and an optional Alvarinho experience at Soalheiro, one of the benchmark names for this grape variety. After flexible lunch time in Monção, explore its fortified historic centre, riverside identity and connection to Galicia before choosing an optional afternoon tasting at Quinta da Torre, linked to Anselmo Mendes. A private, elegant and highly regional wine journey for travelers who want heritage, border culture and the pure expression of Alvarinho.

With the help of an experienced wine educator, you will get to know the method of producing Martha's wines, in a modern space with a breathtaking landscape! A unique taste that combines wine, port wine and aguardente

When one experiences and gets a sense of a region, it awakens a series of emotions and experiences capable of transporting us back in time to the origin of its history. The journey that I present will bring you in contact with our know-how and traditional flavors, and meeting with our artisans will open up the gateway to a tour full of sensations and authenticity. Surrender to our Traditions!

- Paint your own traditional Portuguese azulejo tile in a hands-on ceramic workshop - Learn tile painting techniques from a ceramic artist in a studio setting - Create a unique handmade souvenir inspired by Portugal’s historic tile tradition - Discover the history and patterns behind Portugal’s iconic decorative tiles - Your tile will be kiln-fired for a durable, glossy finish and can be picked up or shipped