Lisbon · WORKSHOPS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 workshops justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Make Lisbon Pastel de Nata from scratch in a 2-hour class with Portuguese history, drinks like Porto wine and ginginha, and fresh tarts.
“It was super fun and we were able to improve our baking skills! Highly recommend! Thank you!”
Lisbon traditional Portuguese cooking class at Homecooking Lisbon HUB. Cook a 4-course meal, drink wine, and eat what you make in 3 hours.
“Such a wonderful experience! Our chef, Tereza, was so welcoming and incredibly helpful throughout. I learned so much, not only about the techniques but also about the fascinating stories behind the traditional Portuguese dishes we prepared. For a curious Italian like me, it was especially fun to take note of all the tools and ingredients used and compare them with our own cuisine. A truly memorable and enriching cooking experience, shared with a lovely international group of people too! Muito obrigata, Tereza and Homecooking Lisbon!”
Hands-on pastel de nata class in Lisbon, puff pastry and custard from scratch, English, tastings with Porto wine in 2 hours.
“Our host during the class was excellent. He made this experience well with it. Even if you never baked before no problem .”
Make Lisbon’s iconic Pastel de Nata in a 2-hour class, plus a second dessert, with tea and a light meal.
“Excellent teachers who also provided us with the history of Pastel De Nata. Great tuition resulting in great tasting food. would love it if they also sold the Pastel de Nata baking tins.”
Hands-on Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon. Cook a multi-course meal, enjoy wine, and eat together in a small English group.
“Chef Pedro was so kind, patient, and understanding of food allergies, etc and created a meal that everyone could enjoy. This was our first experience doing a cooking class and it was so much fun and the food that we prepared was delicious and not difficult to make. Now, we will be able to make Portuguese dishes at home. This was a delightful evening!”
Design Lisbon azulejos with the Formettes method and leave the same day with a heat-pressed 10cm tile.
“I was impressed by the clear explanation and the detailed tile work. Because of bad weather, I asked to change the schedule, and they kindly accepted it. I joined alone, but many people came by themselves, so the atmosphere was very comfortable. You can choose your own design, and with professional advice, I was able to make something even better. I wanted to make more and more! I highly recommend this experience.”
Learn to surf on Costa de Caparica near Lisbon with a small group, patient coaching from SurfChamp, and included gear for 3 fun hours.
“Long and nice lesson. Perfect start of a day with a profesional teacher. Really cool. Exhausted but happy :)”
A hands-on 3-hour Lisbon cooking class with a small group, 4-course Portuguese menu, included drinks, and pastry basics for Pastel de Nata.
“This cooking class was amazing! The instructor Miguel was GREAT! The class was interactive but not too demanding and the kitchen is beautiful. And of course the food was DELICIOUS! Totally recommend! I went solo and also loved it! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming :)”
Carcavelos Beach surf lesson in Lisbon for $45. Small group coaching, wetsuit and gear included, plus insurance and showers.
“The surfing lesson was incredible! Daniel was a great instructor too!”
Hands-on pasteis de nata class in Lisbon for small groups. Chef-led steps, a drink while baking, and warm custard tarts you make.
“This was great fun. I really don’t have very many culinary skills when it come to making pastry but our host made is fun and easy. Can’t believe how well they turned out. Hoping the recipe can be sent to us so we can practice when we get home.”
Peniche surf lesson for beginners through advanced. 2-hour coaching with board and Billabong 4.3 wetsuit, insurance included for $41.
“Superfun! Zala and the other staff was so nice and took good care or us, a family of five😃”
Small-group surf lesson in Lisbon with Inês, van pickup, full gear and safety, and 1.5 hours riding waves near Cascais.
“Such an amazing morning in Portugal! Highlight of our trip so far. Everyone was able to catch some waves. So stoked! We will be back! obrigado!!”
Make Lisbon pastéis de nata from scratch with Chef Miguel. Small group, coffee, a drink, and tarts to take home in 2 hours.
“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”
3-hour Lisbon surf lesson with transfer to Praia do Castelo, small groups, full gear, instructor coaching, and in-water photo coverage.
“Everything was perfect, and I would recommend it to everyone. The instructors speak English perfectly, and they are very calm and helpful. There was also a photographer, and you can buy photos after surfing – I recommend that as well; the photos are great for memories. The transport from Lisbon and back was very comfortable. Thanks, and see you next time!”
Cook 3 Portuguese dishes in a small group in Lisbon, learn the stories behind the flavors, then eat your meal with drinks and recipes.
“Great time learning to cook a few traditional Portuguese dishes! Friends and I loved it”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
