Top Porto Classes & Workshops

Discover the city of Porto, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1996. This unique experience takes place in an E-Mehari (electric car) and connects the narrow streets of the historic center, the right bank of the Douro, Foz and the Atlantic coast. We show the main attractions of the city, its history, culture and gastronomy. We offer a differentiated, fun and professional activity that guarantees a quality service, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide and an environmentally friendly electric vehicle.

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!

This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a homemade meal at the house of a local, pationate for hosting guests and cooking.

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

- 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

Begin by choosing a unique handmade sculptural ceramic frame from a curated selection and transform it into a one-of-a-kind keepsake in a professional artist studio in Porto. Personalize your frame in your own style using vibrant colors, playful patterns, Portuguese-inspired motifs, and decorative details. Choose between traditional ceramic glazing for an authentic kiln-fired finish or acrylic paints for a piece that's ready to take home immediately. A personal photo can also be printed on the spot and placed inside your finished frame, creating a lasting memory of your Porto trip. Throughout the workshop, you'll receive guidance from a professional visual artist, along with insider recommendations for Porto's best cafés, contemporary art galleries, ceramic shops, vintage stores, and other creative places beyond the usual tourist route.

This experience offers rare access to the authentic world of Portuguese filigree in Gondomar, a tradition passed down through generations and still practiced by skilled local artisans. Rather than simply viewing finished pieces, you’ll witness the entire handcrafted process up close in a working atelier—an intimate encounter not typically available to visitors. It also combines cultural heritage with sensory experiences: from exploring the history of filigree at the Municipal Museum to optionally enjoying Northern Portuguese gastronomy and visiting a Port Wine cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia. This blend of craftsmanship, storytelling, and taste creates a deeper, more personal connection to Portugal beyond the usual sightseeing tours.

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!

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.

Imagine changing the studio floor FOR a board that floats over the waters of the Douro River while you contemplate the banks of the Cida DE Porto and Villa Nova DE Gaia. Every breath merges with the breeze, every posture is an invitation to balance, every moment is just yours. It's not just yoga. It's not just SUP. It is the perfect union between movement, nature and presence. An experience that you will not only carry in memory, but also NO heart.

See the Douro Valley a little differently with this private guided tour focusing on destinations less commonly visited by tourists. Drive from Porto into the vineyards along the Douro river, first stopping at a small boutique winery in Sabrosa. Continue through the hills to Peso Da Regua for lunch at another winery, although lunch is not included. Visit Lamego for more wine tasting at a family wine estate.

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.

Instruction given by the artist of the studio. Releases your creativity in connection with clay. Find out more about Portuguese ceramics. Get step-by-step guidance throughout the experience. Celebrate your creativity and take a piece made by yourself. Leave the workshop with new learning and connections.

Charlie’s Painting Workshop "Give Yourself Permission To Art" in Matosinhos, Portugal, is an interactive, hands-on Painting Workshop perfect for those of you who want to unlock your creativity and give yourselves permission to make whatever you want. Make the perfect creative gift for someone you know or yourself! The artist uses an open studio format and exercises to show the ways in which he has broken through his own limits and how you too, can break through yours, real or imagined! Using techniques derived from art therapy, Charlie will work with you to tap into the soul of your unique creation.

Unleash your creativity in Porto with a Tattoo on Paper workshop. This unique experience teaches you to use a tattoo machine fitted with a ballpoint pen cartridge to craft stunning artwork. Choose a cherished photo from Porto, simplify it into basic shapes, and learn the art of shading. Set against the backdrop of a charming garden or café, this workshop provides a relaxed atmosphere to hone your drawing skills, ensuring you leave with a beautiful notebook of watercolor paper featuring your initial practices and your favorite final piece.

Begin each session with a personalized beach briefing, covering ocean awareness, safety, and technical fundamentals. Practice paddling and pop-up techniques on the sand before entering the water, where your certified instructor provides continuous, hands-on guidance. Each session is tailored to your level, goals, and ocean confidence. Combined with high-quality equipment and expert training, this is more than just a lesson — it’s a professional surfing experience designed to help you progress, build confidence, and truly enjoy the waves. To make the most of your time in the water, you’ll also benefit from 30 minutes of free equipment rental after your lesson. Join this experience and transform your stay in Porto into an unforgettable surfing adventure.

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

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!

With an area of 10 km long, Maceda beach offers several surfing spots and thus allows you to surf in the best conditions. Maceda has become a popular surf destination for North Portuguese surfers, but is still uncrowded by tourists. ‍ This place will offer you a unique opportunity to connect with nature and experience the raw power of the ocean in a peaceful environment.

Uncover the rich tapestry of Portuguese olive oil culture on this engaging 5-hour tasting adventure in Porto. Starting at the Bolhão Farm Market, participants will explore various stalls, sampling exquisite oils from the Douro Valley and Alentejo, alongside native olives like Cobrançosa, Verdeal, and Madural. This small group tour (2-8 people) allows for personalized interaction with a knowledgeable guide, enhancing your understanding of olive oil production and tasting techniques. Enjoy a delightful spread of presunto, cheese, and Portuguese wine to complement your tasting journey. - Duration: 5 hours with a guided walking tour through Porto's historic center - Group size limited to 2-8 participants for an intimate experience - Taste a variety of olive oils and learn about their unique characteristics - Enjoy a food tasting session with local delicacies paired with wine

Learn to Surf or improve your technique with a Champion Surf Coach! Customized classes, professional techniques, quality equipment and guaranteed adventure. Make a panoramic transfer along the mythical river Douro to your foothills by meeting the Atlantic Ocean and seeing the beautiful beaches of Foz do Douro to the point of activity. Guests will be taught surfing techniques that include oceanography, stand up, balance on the board, training and physical warming in the sand and practical lessons at sea. At the end of this activity you will be able to take a yoga class with a certified teacher. (Optional, not included in price)

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.

What makes this workshop special is its exclusivity. It is rare to find a space DE teaching women, in a practical and welcoming way, how to surprise and enchant the partner in intimate moments.

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!