Lisbon · WORKSHOPS
11 reviewed
Below are the 11 best workshops in Lisbon right now: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one, it is top for a reason.
Bake Pastel de Nata from scratch in Lisbon with an English chef, sip local drinks like Porto wine and ginginha, then eat warm tarts.
“This was a great class! I took my 2 teenage grandsons and we had a ball! Moyuki was fun, and very informative. I am confident we will be able to make pastel de nata when we return home.”
Hands-on Lisbon cooking class where you make a traditional 4-course Portuguese meal with wine, beer, snacks, and expert English chefs.
“Amazing experience. I definitely recommend this for those foodie.”
Learn to bake Pastel de Nata in Lisbon from scratch, with tips, snacks, coffee, tea, and Porto wine for adults.
“So much fun learning how to make these pastries! The venue was clean and inviting. The instructor was knowledgeable and friendly. Great experience!”
Make Lisbon’s famous Pastel de Nata in a 2-hour cooking class with English-speaking chefs, plus a second Portuguese recipe to take home.
“Excellent cooking class with very knowledgeable and friendly instructors”
Lisbon cooking class dinner with wine. Hands-on Portuguese starter, fish, meat and dessert in a small group for about 3.5 hours.
“Fun time learning how to make and tasting 9 Portuguese dishes. Chef was very informative and shared the recipes.”
Create your own Lisbon azulejo with Formettes: pencil, ink, watercolor, and a thermal-pressed 10x10 tile to take home.
“It was great, a lovely creative afternoon in a relaxed environment with a nice group of people.”
Hands-on 3-hour Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon with a small group, included drinks, and a full 4-course meal plus Pastel de Nata.
“Super fun and a great way to meet new people and get to know Portuguese food and culture! Our teacher was super engaging and guided us expertly through the cooking without doing everything herself. And the food was DELICIOUS at the end!”
Learn surfing basics at Lisbon’s Carcavelos Beach with certified coaches, wetsuits, gear, and insurance. Small groups, clear instruction.
“Really nice experience guyssss! The only problem is that there were few waves but the staff was really kind and funny!”
Small-group pastéis de nata class in Lisbon with chef Miguel: from-scratch baking, history chat, and warm tarts to eat.
“He was so personable and told us all the whys behind why you do the steps you do when making the natas. We are confident leaving this class that we can make it ourselves. It was also pouring cats and dogs outside and he offered his umbrella to us so we wouldn’t get soaked.”
Small-group Lisbon surf class with van pickup, wetsuit and board included. Ride 1.5 hours of waves near Lisbon with Inês.
“Inês was a terrific surf instructor as well as a friendly individual who was a joy to be around. She lead us through a quick warm up, a brief introduction on how to stand up and where to stand on the board and got us all into the water quickly. Inês is clearly very knowledgeable in surfing and gave personalized feedback to each individual after we caught a wave. She even gave me pointers on what would come next in my surfing journey. A great experience with some wonderful people. I would absolutely do it again.”
Cook a Portuguese 3-course meal in Lisbon with a small English-speaking group, paired with local wine, then take home digital recipes.
“I felt like the energy was very low and hostile. There were a lot of dishes shown but we did not make. The food we did make was very good but wasn’t too fun of a class.”
Hands-on Portuguese cooking in Lisbon: make starter, cod, and meat dishes, eat together, and take recipes home. Small group, English.
“Marta and Ana were incredible instructors who offered an authentic local perspective throughout the cooking experience. They provided cultural and historical insight on the Portuguese cuisine and taught skills we could replicate at home. The recipes were sooooo delicious!”
Learn to make Lisbon’s pastéis de nata from scratch in a small-group class led by Miguel, then taste and take a few home.
“Kitchen was very clean and everything ready for us upon arrival instructions clear and tutor was really encouraging and welcoming we really enjoyed the class and were able to taste our pasteis de natas with some port and take the rest away with us! A lovely afternoon many thanks”
