Pastel de Nata | Workshop from scratch | Porto's city center
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Porto, Portugal
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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!
- Learn to make traditional pastel de nata from scratch
- Sip local wine during a fun, interactive baking session
- Enjoy delicious, freshly baked pastel da nata at the end
- A small group means more attention from your instructor
Sample Menu
Dessert
Pastel de Nata
What's Included
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic BeveragesLocal wine
- Gratuities
- Pick ups and drop offs
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- R. do Souto 67, 4050-595 Porto, Portugal
The closest metro stop is "São Bento" and it is the best way to get to us, as UBERS and Taxis are constantly stuck in traffic. It's mandatory to arrive before the class starts because it's not possible to enter after the workshop has started.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Children under the age of 15 are not permitted to participate or accompany customers with reservations.
- It is not possible to enter the workshop once it has started. The door will be closed at the scheduled time and entry will not be permitted, given the possibility of rescheduling or obtaining a refund. No exceptions will be made.
- Minors (15-17 years old) will not be accepted without being accompanied by an adult.
- Only participants with a reservation can enter the space, companions are not allowed, regardless of age.
- Not suitable for people intolerant to gluten and lactose
- Animals, including service animals, are not allowed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Sheila_S
Our pastry class with Vanessa was absolutely wonderful — simply perfect in every way. She was warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience fun and easy to follow. Her passion for pastry truly shows, and she made everyone feel comfortable and engaged.
Not only did we learn so much, but we also laughed, enjoyed every moment, and created delicious treats. This class became one of the highlights of our trip and made it truly memorable. We can’t recommend Vanessa highly enough — it was an unforgettable experience!
Reviews
4.9
based on 588 reviews
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Susan_K, Jul 2026
Took the class with Alexandra yesterday. She was fantastic impressive engaging cheerful. Perfect give her a raise.
Dana_R, Jul 2026
I loved learning to bake my favorite Portuguese treat. The instructor made everyone feel welcome and no experience needed!
Sean_H, Jul 2026
What a great workshop! Great history and getting your hands dirty in a beautiful kitchen was awesome. Final product was the icing on the cake, getting to eat the pastel de nata creation.
Love it!!!
Hayley_S, Jul 2026
This was my first cooking class in a foreign country and it was amazing. Clara was very passionate about pastel de nata. It was very interactive and a small group which made it fun. I highly recommend this class.
eniseseri, Jul 2026
It was a wonderful and immersive class. Each individual got a chance to be part of the baking process. Vanessa was a wonderful and kind human who taught us with love and humour. We would highly recommend this class.
Sandra_A, Jul 2026
Fantastic! Vanessa's engaging banter kept us laughing throughout. Everyone had a turn at assisting with/completing several steps of making both pastry and custard. Lots of opportunity to chat with other travelers while sipping vino verde, water or iced tea. Highly recommend!
Janine_S, Jul 2026
It is fun interacting with other couples. The baking is hands on! Loved it! Nice to be able to sample afterwards and then bring some home! Our instructor was very knowledgeable and high energy!
Melissa_G, Jul 2026
Vanessa was such a great instructor! So fun,
and so funny! My class was pretty small which I personally loved. And the pasteis de Nata were incredible!!
Joseph_K, Jul 2026
Terrible and don't recommend at all. Total waste of time and very unprofessional. Just a scam period.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Good afternoon, our participation rules and booking conditions are clearly stated before and after booking the activity: all clients must arrive before the start of the class, as entry after it has started is not permitted. The rules apply to all participants, not just some. Most arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to check in, wash and disinfect their hands, and familiarize themselves with the space. We allow 5 minutes of tolerance, and even then you arrived well after.
The only way to guarantee quality service to our clients and stability in working hours and schedules for our employees is by implementing the pre-established rules and not giving in to absurd pressure from those who do not comply with the pre-established rules. That's what it means to be professional.
Best regards
Holly_J, Jul 2026
Was a awesome experience, so fun and team involvement from start to finish - great host, wine and venue was perfect
Marisa_D, Jul 2026
Vanessa was an amazing instructor and made us all laugh and feel included in each exercise. We had such a great time, and got to eat incredible pastries with some wine.
Jill_B, Jun 2026
Great pastel de nata course. Great room. Made pastry from scratch. Lovely teacher. Wine and soft drinks available
TIM_J, Jun 2026
A really enjoyable experience learning how to make Porto's famous Pastel de Nata. A good venue in a central location, and relaxed atmosphere with a lovely group of people. Clara is an excellent leader, and ensured that everyone was involved and engaged. Enjoying the results with an espresso was a real treat!
Debra_M, Jun 2026
We had the best time! I learned so much during this class. The best part is that you get to eat the finished product! I can't wait to try at home!
Melanie_G, Jun 2026
Our instructor was very funny and nice to work with. The pastel de nata was amazing and I’m so glad we made more than one. Thank you for the experience!
Trenae_C, Jun 2026
Wonderful experience. The teacher was great, the studio was the cutest! And the treats were so tasty!!
100% would recommend
Kate_W, Jun 2026
Pastis de nada is a classic Portugese pastry and this class was inspiring and fun. The instructor is fun, engaging and made this event a memorable experience!! Highly recommend!!
Luca_C, Jun 2026
Clara gave us a spectacular lesson. We were lucky enough to be the only attendees that morning, she took the time to properly explains and allowed us to be really hands on. I feel I can really cook the nata now, which is amazing. Thank you Clara, and good luck for your future!
Lourdes_M, Jun 2026
Do this class, you will not regret it. Cooking with Clara was such a great experience. Clara our instructor is a culinary-trained instructor and has such great positive vibe that she effortlessly creates a fun and relaxing communal atmosphere for everyone. Our class was full at 12 students. It is set in an air conditioned beautiful stylish kitchen. It truly felt like we were cooking at a friend’s home. Clara kept the refreshing cold tea and chilled vino verde flowing. She’s not only an excellent instructor she’s also a wonderful host. My son and I decided to take a Pastel de Nata class as a fun midday activity timed to avoid the hottest part of the day. Clara showed us how to make these delicious pastels from scratch and everyone had a turn at hands-on participation. At end of class you get the recipe, so no need to try and memorize it. We got to eat them warm right out of the oven - delicious! Clara sent each of us off with extras dure to be enjoyed later. Additionally, she provided lots of curated suggestions for where to eat local fare while in Porto. I read reviews on multiple cooking class options and did a thorough search. Ultimately I’m so glad I trusted my instinct and decided on this class. Such a fun experience to share w my 20 year old son. Thank you Clara!
Ryan_C, Jun 2026
We had the best time making Pastel de Nata in this baking workshop. The class flew by because we were having so much fun getting to learn how to make a Portuguese staple dessert. After we made some, we got to take some home! It was delicious and I highly recommend! Our teacher was so nice and helpful. We had the best time!
Sarah_S, Jun 2026
Perfect class to learn and have fun conversation. The food came out so good. Vanessa was entertaining and informative!
Tim_G, Jun 2026
A really enjoyable workshop , Clara our instructor was funny and enthusiastic and the event was really enjoyable and I learnt some interesting baking tips. The pasta de natas at the end were gorgeous.
Elena_A, Jun 2026
This workshop is a wonderful way to spend time with family and meet new people. Vanessa, who hosted the course, is lovely, friendly, professional, and has a great sense of humor, which made the experience even more enjoyable. She engaged everyone and we all felt like we are learning about Portugal through this experience.
We had a fantastic time learning how to bake Pastéis de Nata while sipping on wine, and of course, eating them with coffee afterwards was the best part! A fun, relaxed, and memorable experience that I would happily recommend.
Cynthia_A, May 2026
We notified the activity coordinator about delay in transportation and on arrival 1 minute past last call they told us that we could no longer come in. We were told by Alexandra that we could join the afternoon class but to call Viator to switch. Viator then called the group coordinator to verify this statement and they went back on their word. The coordinator told us to repay and book the seats eventhough they were empty. It is unfortunate to have been communicated that we would be able to do the later class and then for it to be false. In addition they did not follow up on response about this for over 3 hours. Instead I had to reinitiate contact to ask again for an update on tickets. Poor customer service. Do not recommend working with this company.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Good morning,
Our rules are clear and explicit before and after booking, and reiterated on your ticket, as well as in reminder messages: this is an activity where you cannot join after the start time as it affects logistics and quality.
Just because you say you will arrive late does not make an exception to the participation rules. We always allow a 5-minute grace period, but even so, you arrived well beyond that time. There is no tolerance on top of tolerance, so your claim of arriving only one minute late is false. You arrived almost 10 minutes after the scheduled time, about 25 minutes later than the rest of the group who planned their arrival on time and did not deserve to see the activity affected by your lateness.
Just like with all clients who arrive late or don't show up, you weren't given the option of a refund or rescheduling. However, both at the workshop entrance and by phone, you were told that you could try your luck at another class, that if we had availability at the start time we would allow participation at no additional cost, but that we couldn't guarantee places as that would mean assuming responsibility for your failure to comply with the rules. The only way to guarantee places was to make a new reservation. You then tried to twist this information and told Viator that we had approved the rescheduling without cost, just as you attempted a refund claiming unforeseen medical reasons.
It is extremely unethical not to comply with the rules of participation in an activity, to try in every way to make the service provider responsible using incorrect information, and then to distort this story in a review. Fortunately, as you can see, we have completely different feedback from the overwhelming majority regarding our professionalism and quality. In order to guarantee maximum quality for our clients and the best working conditions for our employees, we will always remain true to our values and participation policies.
Best regards
Roger_H, May 2026
Our host provided an excellent hands on class of how to bake pastel de nada (made us realize why we will probably want to buy them already made!). Excellent host and fun class.
Janeve, May 2026
This experience was a birthday gift from my partner, and given the high reviews, we were incredibly excited to do it. Unfortunately, we left feeling really disappointed and short-changed by the experience.
While I understand that the pastels are made collectively as a group due to time limitations, the instructor needs to ensure everyone gets a fair turn. In our session, the instructor didn't manage participation well. While other participants got to try different parts of the process in their turns, my partner and I were relegated to just rolling the dough a couple of times on the only two occasions we were selected to partake in the baking process.
Everyone pays the same price, so everyone should get an equal experience. Since this was for a special occasion, the lack of engagement was especially frustrating.
I really wanted to love this experience but unless the organisers work on balancing their classes better, as it stands I wouldn't recommend it. Your level of participation will sadly depend on luck of the draw based purely on what seat you are sat in.
Harry_F, May 2026
Clara made the class so much fun…and at the same time she gave clear instructions. It was our favorite cooking class ever… and we have taken cooking classes in several different countries!!
Narelle_B, May 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed this cooking class. Clara was very lively, friendly and enjoyable. Learnt some history, drank some wine, met some lovely people and enjoyed learning to make pastel de nata - and eating them😊
Anand_P, May 2026
Clara was a fantastic teacher showing us how to make natas and making the whole experience very enjoyable!
ChristopherDaniel_G, May 2026
Amazing experience learning how to make pastel de nata desserts from scratch! Vanessa was a friendly host and great teacher who made the afternoon interactive and immersive every step of the baking journey. The class also included vinho verde, story telling and spending time with fellow tourists from around the world. After completing it, I now have a deeper appreciation for the elaborative process that goes into these tasty treats. It is a lovely way to spend an afternoon and for me personally, the perfect and sweet send off to a week well spent in Porto. Keep up the great work, God Bless!
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