Top Northern Portugal Food & Drink Classes

While you could attempt to organize your own wine tasting while in Lamego, this winery tour and tasting experience makes it easy. Dive right in to the enchanting world of Port wine at the Wine Cellar Museu. Indulge your senses with a delightful array of white and red wines crafted from exquisite Portuguese grape varieties. Experience the diverse flavors of various categories of Port wine as you delight in delectable treasures sourced locally.

“Pastel de nata” (custard tarts) are one of Portugal’s iconic treats, and this experience in Porto lets you both taste and learn how to make them. In a small-group workshop, you’ll prepare the custard filling, bake the tarts, and enjoy them with your choice of Porto wine, bottled water, coffee, or tea. All ingredients are provided for a hassle-free experience.

This isn’t your typical wine tour, you can find those with plenty of other companies. Instead, this experience offers behind-the-scenes access to the world’s oldest working port wine cellar (we have the key to the vintage room!), paired with generous tastings of iconic Portuguese dishes like Francesinha as you explore Porto’s renowned wine district, Vila Nova de Gaia. Along the way, enjoy an exclusive port wine tasting. And because that’s just the start, savor local wines and beers thoughtfully paired with each stop. You’ll venture into hidden food spots and authentic neighborhood restaurants, meeting passionate local owners whose dedication shines through in every bite.

Discover the secrets behind Portugal's beloved pastry, the pastel de nata, in this hands-on baking workshop. Learn how to make the pastry and dough from scratch, while sipping wine from the region and engaging in conversations about Portuguese culture. After mastering the recipe, indulge in the warm pastries you’ve created!

Discover the secrets of Portugal’s most iconic pastry in a hands-on Pastel de Nata workshop. Guided by expert instructors with years of experience, you’ll follow a step-by-step process to create several delicious tarts, enjoy them on site with Port wine, coffee, and snacks, and take home our exclusive house-made recipe. Along the way, learn the fascinating history of the Pastel de Nata and gain the confidence to recreate this beloved Portuguese treat at home. This is a truly immersive culinary experience combining culture, technique, and indulgence.

The class focuses on preparing a 100% plant-based custard filling and the baking process. The puff pastry is pre-prepared, and you’ll receive an exclusive house-made recipe to recreate it at home, as puff pastry requires several hours to be ready for use. The session also includes a short and accessible introduction to the history of the Pastel de Nata in Portugal, from its origins in Lisbon to its evolution into one of the country’s most famous pastries, with insight into how this traditional recipe can be successfully adapted to a vegan version without losing its essence. Each participant will prepare several vegan Pastéis de Nata, which can be enjoyed on site or taken away. A transport box is included for your pastries. Throughout the workshop, enjoy Port wine, juice, water, coffee, and sweet and savory snacks, in a relaxed and social atmosphere. At the end of the session, you’ll leave with the confidence, and the recipe, to recreate this vegan Portuguese classic at home.

This workshop will be accompanied by good conversation, good music and fun. In the end, you will be able to shine with your friends and family. For families with children, a private workshop can be scheduled. Special conditions for groups of 10 or more people.

Cook a full traditional Portuguese meal in Porto from scratch, including appetizers, a main dish, and homemade Pastel de Nata. Enjoy an intimate, hands-on experience in Jorge and Isabel’s plant-filled home with expert step-by-step guidance. Upgrade with a market-to-table tour, sourcing fresh ingredients from one of Porto’s top fish and produce markets. Perfect for food lovers seeking authentic Portuguese flavors, local stories, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere in Porto.

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!

This Porto cooking class combines eating a 3-course meal with an activity where you can actually learn to make a Portuguese meal from a traditional chef from the area. Once you make your meal, enjoy it with wine, tea, or coffee. You can also upgrade to add a market visit beforehand where you learn how to pick out local ingredients.

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.

We are one of the oldest traditional wineries in Douro Valley since 1872. On this tour we will start on our winery, were we will have the experience to check all the technical details process from our vinification methods followed by a local guide. Next stop we will be explore our wine cellar having the opportunity to experienced on first hand how we still aged our top red and white wines plus Port wines we do at Quinta da Foz. As a highlight from this experience tour we will taste 5 different wines plus our extra virgem olive oil. On the end of the experience all of you are invited to explore, walk into the magical old vineyard. Join us!

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.

Learn how to make the famous "Pastel de Nata" from scratch so that you can return home and enjoy the traditional Portuguese pastries totally made by you. In a group activity, you'll take turns participating while enjoying a local wine in a specially designed kitchen with exceptional hosts experienced in teaching and entertainment. Our two spaces are centrally located, one near "São Bento Train Station" and "Ribeira", and the other near "Jardim do Morro" and the Port Wine Cellars. If we don't have availability at the location you're looking at, please check with our other location.

Step into the Douro and experience a traditional vineyard feast like a true local. After meeting near Peso da Régua, you’ll be taken to a peaceful rural setting surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. Here, the experience unfolds around fire, where regional dishes are slowly prepared using ancestral cooking methods — iron pots, open flames, and time. Guests are invited to watch the process, interact, and enjoy the atmosphere as the meal comes together. Once ready, everyone gathers to share the food at a communal table, creating a relaxed and social environment where conversation flows as easily as the wine. This is not a restaurant experience — it’s a moment of connection with the land, the food, and the traditions of the Douro.

What better way to learn about Portuguese culture and the vibrant gastronomic history of the city of Porto than Canto Cooking's Chef Led Market tour of the emblematic Bolhao market ? After refueling on a fresh nata and barista coffe, its down to business in the kitchen where the chef will demonstrate the dishes and then its your turn ! Vegetarians and Vegans are welcome - whilst the majority of Tapiscos culture is meat and fish based, we will cover at least one or two plant based dishes too. Finally - enjoy lunch together in our Orangerie eating the fruits of your labours with a glass of Douro Valley wine from our guest vineyard whilst chatting about your experiences.

Although small in size, Portugal has a rich and varied gastronomy, based on the Mediterranean diet but with several influences. In this Cooking Class you will learn to prepare traditional Portuguese dishes based upon typical recipes. Menus are always seasonal and incorporate local products wherever possible.You will prepare and enjoy a four course meal: appetizer, soup, main course and dessert. After the class you can enjoy a well deserved meal with the dishes you prepared, paired with different Portuguese wines. Take home the memories of the city and prepare a Typically Portuguese Meal for your friends and family. - Hands-on cooking class by a local Chef instructor. - Wines from demarcated regions and beverages included. - Class is made up of 8 participants maximum - Family friendly.

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.

We're a proud small family-owned business with a rich heritage of crafting Port Wine for over 5 generations. Thanks to Portugal's entry into the EU, in 1993 we were finally able to bottle our wines under our very own brand. This makes us one of the newest Port Wine Houses in the Douro region, and we're thrilled to have you join us on this exciting journey! Our wines are raised, matured, and bottled in the Douro Valley, where the origin of the grapes is of utmost importance. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or new to the world of Port Wine, our friendly team is here to provide you with an unforgettable experience. Cheers!

Take the guesswork out of finding the best eats in Porto when you book this food and wine tasting tour of the city's beloved cafés and markets. Try regional delights, from sweet custard tarts to savory classics like a ‘bolinho de bacalhau’ codfish. Taste northern Portugal’s world-renowned export of Port and learn its history and cultural impact. Opt for a small-group or private tour with several tastings, or upgrade to also include a full meal at the end.

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.

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.

This experience is unique because it offers an authentic and private introduction to traditional Portuguese cuisine, guided by a local chef who shares regional knowledge, culinary techniques, and stories that are rarely found in books. Instead of a standard cooking class, guests enjoy a fully hands-on experience where they learn real Portuguese recipes, work with fresh ingredients, and understand the cultural background behind each dish. It’s a genuine, personal, and memorable way to discover the flavors of Portugal and connect with its culinary traditions. This experience can be completelly tailored to accomodate your needs, just reach out to us.