Top Porto Food & Drink Classes

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.

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.

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.

Discover the essence of Portuguese cuisine with hands-on cooking experiences in Porto city center. Whether you’re a passionate home cook or a curious traveler, our sessions are designed to bring people together around the table, where the best memories are made.

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.

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.

Pastel de nata are one of Portugal’s most famous sweet treats, but most people only eat them rather than learn to create them at home. This cooking class equips you with the tips and tricks you need to make the custard tarts in a small group that promises personalized instruction from your guide.

Porto has plenty of wine-related tours on offer, but a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s oldest working port wine cellar is rare. This one unlocks the usually off-limits Vintage Room at Real Companhia Velha and also takes you on a journey through the city's renowned wine district, Vila Nova de Gaia. As you explore, stop for tastings of authentic Portuguese dishes—such as cod fritters and fresh pastries—visit local eateries, and wash everything down with locally made wine.

This isn’t your typical Porto cooking class. Chef Filipe brings forgotten Portuguese recipes to life, using food to tell stories that span centuries—from Portugal’s Moorish heritage and Age of Discoveries to royal and convent kitchens. Cook in his family home, discover the fascinating history behind each dish, and then gather around the table with Filipe and his family to enjoy your meal with thoughtfully selected Portuguese wine pairings. It’s an intimate combination of hands-on cooking, storytelling, history and local connection that offers a deeper taste of Portuguese culture.

This is a unique opportunity to taste several tawnys at a producer with 300 years of port wine production history!

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.

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.

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.

Learn how to make delicious cocktails with port wine during this workshop at the Espaço Porto Cruz. Discover the history of port wine and the winemaking process at Espaço Porto Cruz from your instructor. Sample the two ports that are used and then use them to create the Caipiporto and Spicy pink cocktails which you can enjoy at the terrace lounge overlooking the Douro River.

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.

Taste the taste of the newly made Nate Pastel, a Portuguese classic Learn the secrets of making this iconic pastry in a practical workshop with a familiar setting while being part of a small group. Enjoy a fun and collaborative atmosphere while working with other participants. Discover the traditions behind one of Portugal’s most appreciated sweets while creating your own Root Nate Pastels. Guided step by step in a relaxed and creative studio environment, you will prepare the pasta, the creamy filling and learn the baking techniques used to get the perfect golden finish. Enjoy to taste your fresh sweets accompanied by local drinks and a good conversation. No previous cooking experience is required – only curiosity, creativity and appetite.

Eating well in Porto is easy; understanding how its most beloved dishes come together is more of a mystery. This chef-led experience starts at the landmark Bolhão market to source fresh ingredients, then moves to the kitchen for a hands-on tapas-making class. After the work is done, sit down to enjoy your dishes paired with wine.

Pastel de nata is easily one of Portugal’s most famous foods and this cooking class teaches you how to make the sweet treat from scratch. Join a small group in a local home to begin your lesson. Learn to make the pastry and the filling and while your dessert is baking, your host will regale you with the story of how this pastry came to be.

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.

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!

Get a true taste of Porto on this private food tour with a local guide. Come hungry, and visit everything from local hot spots to hidden gems for a look into the authentic side of Porto. Stop for tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food. Sample some port wine, pasteis de nata, and more. All tastings are included with the price of your ticket.

Your day begins with a guided visit to a prestigious winery, where you will enjoy a premium wine tasting. During the visit, you will have the opportunity to sample carefully selected regional delicacies while discovering a selection of exceptional wines produced on the estate. We then continue along one of the most scenic roads in the Douro Valley, following the riverbanks and taking in breathtaking views of the UNESCO World Heritage terraced vineyards. For lunch, you will be welcomed to a carefully selected premium restaurant, renowned for its outstanding cuisine and spectacular views over the Douro River. Your meal will be perfectly complemented by a selection of local wines, creating a truly memorable dining experience. In the afternoon, you will board a private boat for a relaxing cruise along the Douro River towards Pinhão. This is the perfect opportunity to unwind, admire the valley's magnificent landscapes, and enjoy a few special surprises prepared along the way.