Top Northern Portugal Cooking Classes

Together with the resident family, you will be able to make and experience how the Portuguese make their meals. Using regional and seasonal products, you will build a menu, help prepare, or not, and then enjoy sitting at the table in the company of the hosts. Come share a meal with me and my family and discover the magic of a good conversation accompanied by excellent food. You don't even need to wash the dish at the end, it's included.

This is an exclusive hands on cooking class. You will be guided by the world of Portuguese culinary traditions by our Chefs and at the same time cook a meal that you will love!

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The Douro Valley’s landscapes are replete with vineyards and bounteous produce: sip and sample the best of the region’s culinary offerings on this full-day tour from Porto. Alongside your guide, visit wine estates and spectacular viewpoints. See, too, the beauty of the Douro River during a boat ride and enjoy lunch in a typical Portuguese restaurant.

The Portuguese cuisine is based on fresh products of the season. In Porto Market tour, you will have the opportunity to find the identity from Porto native old sellers, proclaiming their products and interacting with the visitors. Between this environment, the Chef will teach you some tricks and share some tips on how to choose the best fish and the freshest vegetables according to your choice for the first and main course. . In order to have no excuses to miss out on Market Tour and these cooking classes, we assure the transportation, from our facilities. Enjoy your ride in our Land Rover Defender by downtown, where the frenzy of the city precede the calmness of the river waters, awakening all the senses necessary to enhance the Culinary experience which will follow. Arriving Ribeira, our cozy facilities are prepared to welcome you for a hands-on cooking class in Porto. - Enjoy Portuguese appetizers as you cook - Wine and beverages included. - Family friendly.

2 countries in 1 day: wine tasting in Spain and cooking with a trained Chef in a Portugal farm. Experience an exclusive cross-border journey from Porto to Galicia and your private Minho Farm. This tour is perfect for foodies and families seeking insider knowledge. You’ll enjoy premium Albariño tastings at a top Spanish winery followed by a hands-on masterclass at our family estate. Beyond the kitchen, you will discover the magic of your 'Quinta', a hidden gem right on the river border where time seems to stop. Guests gain more than just recipes; they enjoy a true 'farm-to-table' lifestyle, picking fresh ingredients and sharing a long, traditional lunch in a stunning, intimate setting. It’s a deep cultural immersion into Iberian traditions, offering a unique 'two-countries-in-one-day' adventure you won't find anywhere else.

If you’re visiting Porto for the first time, get an intimate glimpse into Portugal’s second city during a private half-day tour—the ideal choice for visitors with limited time. A private guide ensures you receive personalized attention and tailored recommendations, while air-conditioned transport allows you to zip between highlights such as Torre & Igreja dos Clerigos and the Ribeira District with ease. Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the breathtaking Douro Valley on an intimate small-group wine tour from Porto, limited to just 8 guests for a truly authentic experience. Visit carefully selected family-owned wineries, meet local producers, and admire the spectacular vineyard landscapes of this UNESCO-listed wine region. Our small-group format allows for a slower pace, meaningful winery visits, and genuine connections with the people behind the wines.

This cooking lesson will take place in the kitchen OF FONTE SANTA one of the last owned DE rural on the slope of Villa Nova DE Gaia! Our "chef" will prepare some of the traditional Portuguese snacks and dishes...as well as the cream milk or aletria for dessert! If you want to participate in the preparation or confection you have at your disposal the fountain Santa! At the end, enjoy lunch on the terrace OF the FONTE SANTA house with a fantastic view over the port! In addition to the green wines of Minho and Douro, it will be served DA Limonada da Quinta, water and soft drinks. Good appetite!

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.

Appease your thirst for Port wine and learn about its production during this half-day walking tour in Porto. With your wine expert guide, visit multiple wine lodges and taste various Ports; learn how to identify the difference between Port families and how to taste them like a professional. Visit an interactive museum and a traditional wine cellar to learn about the history, harvest, and production of the wines of the Douro Valley. All tastings included.

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 the art of making elegant chocolate-glazed éclairs in a charming 2.5-hour evening experience near Porto. Under the guidance of Cordon Bleu-trained baker, engage in a relaxed atmosphere where you’ll learn to prepare the choux pastry, create a smooth filling, and glaze your éclairs. While they cool, sip on Portuguese wine and enjoy light snacks with stunning views of the Douro River. This intimate setting, limited to just six guests, offers a unique culinary escape perfect for couples or friends looking to indulge in something sweet and memorable.

Stuff yourself with delicious Portuguese cooking while learning the tricks of the trade on this guided gastronomy workshop in Porto. After deciding on what to cook with help from your friendly local guide, you’ll visit a supermarket and small garden to pick up everything you need to get started. Then your guide will take you to their own house to do the cooking. Enjoy fantastic Portuguese wine while you cook and snack on appetizers such as ham, cheese, olives and salad. After finishing your meal with your newfound friend you’ll be served dessert and traditional Port wine.

Travel through the customs and traditions of Portuguese cuisine. North Coast between Douro & Vouga A four-stop journey through the Portuguese gastronomic culture that connects the Land and the Sea. A local experience about the customs and traditional Portuguese food of the North Coast of fishing and agricultural villages. Opportunity to buy the best fresh produce directly from local farmers and fishermen.

Learn the art of the shaker with a pro and master the creation of a unique signature cocktail in Porto.

The true “secret sauce” of this experience is the combination of in-depth knowledge and a warm and welcoming approach. Caio doesn’t just introduce wines—he guides participants through an authentic sensory and cultural journey, connecting each label to engaging stories, landscapes, and unique traditions of Portugal. His greatest asset is the light, accessible, and captivating way in which he translates the world of wine, making the experience unforgettable for both beginners and more experienced wine lovers.

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!

This is not a cooking class or a typical farm tour. Guests spend the day on a working small farm and vineyard, exploring practical approaches to food resilience, preservation, self-sufficiency, and perennial food systems. Whether you live on a farm, in a suburb, or in a city apartment, you'll leave with a better understanding of where food comes from, how to build greater resilience into everyday life, and how to eat well even during disruptions and uncertainty. Along the way, guests enjoy a fusion lunch and local wine under the vines while sharing ideas and experiences. The focus is on practical knowledge, meaningful conversation, delicious food, and discovering that resilience can be both achievable and enjoyable. Guests leave with a practical resilience workbook and a clearer understanding of how to build a more self-reliant kitchen, pantry, and food system at whatever scale fits their lives.

Are you ready to indulge your senses in an unforgettable experience? Join us at our quaint chocolate factory for a unique chocolate and wine tasting event! Nestled in the heart of our artisanal workshop, you'll explore the rich, intricate flavors of our handcrafted chocolates paired expertly with a selection of fine wines. Each pairing is designed to enhance the tasting notes of both the chocolate and the wine, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your palate. This intimate event is perfect for connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts alike, offering a cozy ambiance to savor the delights and discover the art behind the craft. Don't miss this exquisite fusion of sweetness and sophistication!

What distinguishes this activity: It’s not just working in the trees, it’s feeling the life of the farm in every branch. Learn traditional pruning and grazing techniques used for decades, applying them to real trees and seeing the result grow over time. The experience combines practical learning, connection with nature and care with each plant, something that only those who live the farm daily can offer. The secret spice: Patience and attention to detail, guided by those who know each tree and know the right time to cut, tie branches or graft. It is the combination of ancestral technique and sensitivity to nature that turns every gesture into art and every tree into success.

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.

Experience the nightlife of Porto to the fullest when you book this pub crawl that includes unlimited beer and sangria at one location. Meet your guide and fellow partygoers and bar-hop your way through the city center. Enjoy an hour of unlimited drinks at the first location, plus shots and drinking games throughout the night. Your night ends with entrance at one of the city’s top clubs so you can party the night away.

Our Course of Initiation to the test will give you the necessary bases for a more professional and informed consumption of wine. This is a course for beginners who intend to significantly increase their knowledge about the vine and wine. Made in the house of the Encosta, in Pinhão, this activity allows you to ask all the questions you always wanted to know about wine to a professional and escanção with 10 years of experience in the Douro.