Pastel de Nata | Workshop from scratch | Porto's city center

Recommended by 99% of travelers

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Porto, Portugal

High interest

Booked 5+ times today.

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· kayleigh_W ·

Apr 2026

Fantastic class Vanessa was warm and hospitable, cracking sense of humour. Our class was small and consisted of 4 people so was very hands on. We made 5 Natas each which we got to eat fresh out the oven and take the remaining ones home with us. Vanessa kept us well hydrated with iced tea and wine to keep us going through the class Would 100% recommend

· Gabriella_D ·

Jan 2026

So much fun! It ended up being a private class…great instructor, delicious wine & natas…who could ask for anything else! Loved!

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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 Beverages

Local 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 502 reviews

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We had a wonderful time...

samantha_K, Apr 2026

We had a wonderful time learning how to make this delicious dish! Instructor Vanessa made sure everyone had a nice time and thoroughly explained all the steps to the process. We also had the opportunity to bring some pastel de nata home to eat later!

Fantastic time

Dalyce_L, Apr 2026

What a fantastic time. We had just four in the class. Vanessa was funny and charismatic. She tought the steps well and made us feel comfortable. Recommend taking this class to anyone. Five starts.

Had the best time...

Sarah_K, Apr 2026

Had the best time learning how to make natas with Clara! She is so bright and knowledgeable. Thank you Clara!

This class was so much...

Emily_D, Apr 2026

This class was so much fun, and I felt very comfortable as a solo traveler. You get plenty of pastel de natas to eat and take with you. Looking forward to trying this at home!

ana was amazing and the...

Ludovico_S, Apr 2026

ana was amazing and the activity very well done! reccommended to all that want to have fun and know the secrets of Natas!

Fun and informative

vickykeithroach, Apr 2026

Great fun and a wonderful insight into Portuguese life and cooking. A great way to spend a morning!! Make sure you take a record of the recipe via the QR code at the end - we forgot :(

Fun, educational and tasty!

David_C, Apr 2026

Had a fun, educational and tasty time!!! Our chef teacher Clara was amazing at adding energy and humor to the class. It’s was a lot of fun and the natas turned out soooooooo gooood. Highly recommend!

Vanessa led us in a light...

Rebecca_S, Apr 2026

Vanessa led us in a light hearted, fun, masterclass of making natas. Her bubbly humour and anecdotes made this an enjoyable evening. Would highly recommend.

Yum!

Holly_T, Apr 2026

This was so much fun. Our teacher was excellent and made it very interactive among the group of 12. Great way to spend an afternoon.

This was fabulous! Our...

Becca_H, Apr 2026

This was fabulous! Our chef, Clara, was energetic, knowledgeable, and fun. Learning how to make the traditional desserts while meeting other people and hearing about Porto’s history and culture provided a memorable family adventure! The wine and pastel de natas were delicious! Highly recommend!

Fabulous afternoon!

Sharon_W, Apr 2026

What a fun filled, informative afternoon we had with Clara, learning to make pasta del natas. Clara was such a pro and went through the process meticulously whilst making it fun and everyone was involved. I would definitely recommend this activity, my daughters and I thoroughly enjoyed the class..and eating the end products which were fabulous!

100% recommend

kayleigh_W, Apr 2026

Unfriendly host

Annerita_V, Mar 2026

Viator changed the meeting point the morning to direct us directly to the venue. So yes we were 5 minutes late. We accept. But the host at the door was extremely rude. Will not reccomend a company who is rude to tourists. No smile to say I am sorry you are late. Just a bold face to say I cant let you in. A smile and to say please can you reschedule would have been nice.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hello, Please don't confuse reinforcing compliance with our booking and participation policies with being rude. At the start of the activity, you sent us a message saying that you were climbing many stairs and would therefore arrive 10 minutes later, to which you were informed that would not be possible. About 10 minutes later you arrived (not 5 minutes late) and insisted on entering, claiming that Viator had changed the meeting point. This is impossible, the meeting point is the same for all clients and was not changed by us or Viator. Entry was denied, and once again, not yielding to your demands is not being rude. After that, you contacted us again by message saying that the reason for arriving late was because you fell on the way to the location. In other words, from the first moment you tried everything to cover up the breach of the participation rules and, since we follow the rules, you considered us rude. Our rules are clearly stated before and after the reservation is made; it is not possible to enter after the class has started. We will not make exceptions as this affects the logistics and quality of the activity for both the hosts and the clients who respect the rules. Best regards

Great way to learn about Porto's famous tarts!

Joanne_M, Mar 2026

This was a fun way to learn about Porto's tasty pastries and their history whilst helping to make them and of course tasting them. Centrally located

Very fun activity even if...

Chad_D, Mar 2026

Very fun activity even if no or little baking experience. fun to do with my adult daughter. Vanessa was great and very patient.

Give it a try! Great time!!

Sara_H, Mar 2026

Sooo fun! Great group of people we met while making the famous nata. The instructor was upbeat and made the class enjoyable with her positive energy! Would definitely recommend. Did it on a rainy day but would do it rain or shine. One of the most memorable things we did in Porto! Great time!! Thanks!

Best (most fun) cooking class in Porto!

Cameron_C, Mar 2026

Very fun, comfortable, yummy, and FRIENDLY!! A plus is I can do this at home - in fact, I’ll make a party of it!

Absolutely recommend doing this!

Kate_M, Mar 2026

Fantastic experience. Would highly recommend. Ana was absolutely fabulous - she really made our visit majestic. And the pastel de natas were really tasty too!

Tasty Introduction to Porto

Natasha_G, Mar 2026

Vanessa, our teacher was absolutely wonderful. My friend and I have zero experience with baking (and are disastrous at cooking in general) but her demonstration and explanations were so easy to follow - we were really able to get involved in the process. We had some tasty Vino Verde while baking, which was a great introduction to Portuguese wine. We came away with 25 pastel de natas (it was just us in that session) and I can attest that they were quite tasty because I ate about 5 at one go. The 2.5h flew by because we were having such a great evening - I would definitely recommend this to anyone that loves sweet treats, wine and wants to do something different.

What a fun class. We had...

Anonymous, Mar 2026

What a fun class. We had an awesome time making pastel de nata! If you are debating to take a cooking class this is the one! Throughly enjoyed our instructor .. she was so funny. I am so sorry but I forgot her name. She was a lawyer but her passion is cooking!! She was the best

Perfect rainy day activity

Curtis_C, Mar 2026

We had a great time meeting the charming teachers and other travelers while making these delicious pastries.

Pastel de Nata

Karen_N, Mar 2026

Excellent workshop. We were lucky as it was just us. So a private lesson. Vanessa was excellent and made our experience very enjoyable. Thank you

Fantastic activity to do in Porto

Brian_M, Feb 2026

Maria, the instructor, was knowledgeable, friendly, and patient with the class and did a fantastic job teaching the class how to bake pastel de natas

Fabulous Baking Experience

Glen_H, Feb 2026

Amazing experience baking with Vanessa! Not only was she informative when baking Pastel de Nata, but her sense of humour kept our class entertained. We were very lucky as there were only 3 of us in our class. We all enjoyed the experience! I would highly recommend this activity to anyone traveling to Porto! I will definitely use this recipe to make Pastel de Nata at home!

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Sheila_S, Feb 2026

We really enjoyed the...

Brandon_A, Feb 2026

We really enjoyed the class; the pastel de nata making process, tips and tricks, the history, and the company of other travelers. It was time well spent and one of the highlights of our trip to Porto. We would recommend this to others.

Its really fun if you...

Elin_R, Feb 2026

Its really fun if you properly join in. Anna was very friendly with everyone and made everyone feel exclusive.

Really good experience,...

Adam_B, Feb 2026

Really good experience, thoroughly recommend to literally anyone! You learn a lot about these very tasty desserts, go through the steps from making the pastry to the custard, it's super accessible even if you're the world's worst baker.

Great Experience making a Portuguese delicacy.

Michelle_S, Feb 2026

A very engaging but non stressful opportunity to make the famous Portuguese Pasteis de Nata. Our host, Vanessa had a great sense of humour and guided the group expertly during the entire process.