LISBON · PORTUGAL
Lisbon’s best days out.
The 15 best workshops in Lisbon, side by side. What each one is really like, how long it takes, what it costs and who runs it.
Bake Portugal’s iconic pastel de nata in a 2-hour class at Homecooking Lisbon HUB, with drinks like Porto wine and ginginha.
Most Popular“It was super fun and we were able to improve our baking skills! Highly recommend! Thank you!”
Hands-on traditional Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon: 4-course meal, step-by-step chefs, wine and beer, and a small group for 3 hours.
“The cooking class was absolutely fantastic. we cooked four dishes and had them for lunch. An excellent way to discover the local culture. Would highly recommend it.”
Make pastel de nata from scratch in a small Lisbon class, bake your own tarts, and finish with coffee or tea plus Porto wine.
“I learnt a lot of useful information in this short class and am looking forward to making pastéis de nata at home.”
Make Lisbon’s iconic Pastel de Nata in a 2-hour hands-on class. Learn a second Portuguese dessert, taste it, and take recipes home.
“I enjoyed very much the joy of the two trainers in explaining the recipes as well as the clear guidance.”
A small-group Lisbon cooking class where you cook a multi-course Portuguese meal with wine, then sit down to enjoy it in one evening.
“Simply fabulous and the evening was wonderful. The dishes made were authentic and so very tasty. Thank you Chef!”
Design your own Lisbon azulejos tile in a cozy artist workshop using the Formettes method, then take home a heat-pressed ceramic tile same day.
“This was without a doubt the highlight of our time in Lisbon! We had the nicest time and were lucky to just be 4 people in our workshop, which made it feel even cozier! The fact that its in the artists home rather than a studio really impacts the overall experience as it provides warmth…”
Learn to surf on Costa de Caparica near Lisbon with SurfChamp. Small group, 3 hours, gear, safety, and a sweet end.
“Host was very friendly and we had a great time learning how to surf. The host made sure we had everything we needed, was very on point and loved helping us. Great experience all around, would try this if you are in Lisbon!”
Traditional Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon: 3 hours, up to 10 people, 4-course meal, Pastel de Nata, and included wine or beer.
“We could not have asked for a better experience with this cooking class. The food was great, recipes were fantastic, and everyone had a wonderful time. We had two kids with us as well, ages 10 and 12. It was perfect for them too.”
Learn surfing on Lisbon’s Carcavelos Beach in a small group. 1.5 to 2 hours with certified coaches, gear, insurance, and showers.
“Great experience defiantly worth it! They do all levels of experience. Plus after you’re right at the beach to grab food or enjoy the beach”
Make Portugal’s famed pasteis de nata from scratch in Lisbon. Small-group class with chef Miguel, baking, and warm tastings.
“Very authentic and worthwhile special experience in Lisbon with a bunch of like minded fun people … will do again!”
Lisbon Surf Guide picks you up in Lisbon and teaches surfing in a small group, with gear, insurance, and personalized coaching.
“It was the two of us, my boyfriend and me. He already had some experience with surfing - for me it was the first time. Due to the small group of 4 on the course, Inês was able to respond to each one individually, give personalized tips and help you find the perfect waves. With…”
Hands-on Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon with a 3-course meal, Portuguese wine, and email recipes, taught in English by local chefs.
“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 at Compadre: cook a full meal in 3 hours, meet a small group, and take recipes home.
“This was such a fun class. Not only did we prepare some traditional Portuguese dishes, we learned about the culture and traditions associated with them.”
Make pastéis de nata from scratch in Lisbon’s historic pastry world with chef Miguel, small-group classes, coffee, and a take-home box.
“We had an amazing class learning how to make pasteis de nata from Miguel who was very kind, organized and open to visiting with us while we baked! Cannot recommend this enough, especially after eating pasteis so much during our trip it was neat to know how they are made!”
Lisbon surf lesson with round-trip transfer to Praia do Castelo, wetsuit/board included, small groups, and an in-water photo shooter.
“My son (8 years old) and I had a great time. He had a surf instructor to himself (which was reassuring for me) and I was in the beginners adults group. Duarte is a great instructor who teaches you how to do things on the beach and helps you apply it in the water. He…”
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