The 15 Best Cooking & Pastel de Nata Classes in Lisbon

1.Pastel de Nata Baking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,106 reviews · 2 hours · from $64Our pick

At Homecooking Lisbon HUB, an English-speaking instructor guides you through preparing pastel de nata, Portugal’s crisp, custard-filled tart. You shape and fill the pastries, learn about their place in Portuguese food culture, and enjoy them with drinks including coffee, homemade juice, Porto wine, and a ginginha tasting. Instructors vary; past classes have been led by Marta, Bea, and Miguel.

“Good experience for a couple! The chef was very accommodating, friendly and explained everything so well! The group was great! We had a little mishap with location as where it normally is was under construction and we wasn’t informed of the change, however we booked last minute and it was quickly resolved! Can’t complain, great idea to do!”

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2.Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 592 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

At Homecooking Lisbon HUB, you’ll prepare a seasonal four-course Portuguese meal step by step with an English-speaking chef. Start with snacks and drinks, learn about local ingredients and traditions, then sit down to eat together. Classes have been led by instructors including Pedro, Theresa, Beatrice, and Miguel, though your chef may vary.

“We had a class with Miguel and he was such a great instructor (handsome as well). He was very attentive and explained the instructions really well! From to start to finish, it was first class and highly recommend trying this cooking class when you’re in Lisbon.”

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3.Pastel de Nata Masterclass at a Real Bakery in Downtown Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 491 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84Top rated

At Nat’elier, a professional pastry chef guides you through puff pastry, custard, shaping, and baking in a real bakery kitchen. The two-hour class welcomes beginners and children age eight and up. You’ll make three Pastéis de Nata, then enjoy them with coffee, tea, or a soft drink near the Santa Justa elevator.

“This was a fun and well-run experience. As a solo traveler, I highly recommend if you like to bake and want to try to make these on your own..”

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4.Pastel de Nata Pastry Class: Bake and Enjoy Your Own Treats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

At Homecooking Lisbon, make puff pastry and custard from scratch in an English-language class capped at 16 people. Instructors such as Beatriz, Pedro, or Miguel guide the hands-on work and explain the pastry’s story. Then enjoy your warm tarts with coffee or tea and a tasting of Porto wine.

“Fantastic experience, it was everything we hoped for and more. A really fun couple of hours and a must do when you’re staying in Lisbon. It will give you a new found appreciation for all the effort that goes into hand making these delicious iconic pastries!”

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5.2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 461 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

Join an English-speaking, two-hour cooking class at Compadre Cooking School in Lisbon. With instructors such as Anna and Marta, you’ll prepare pastel de nata and a second traditional Portuguese recipe, hear about the tarts’ monastery origins, then sit down to sample what you’ve made. Ingredients, equipment, tea, and two recipes are included.

“Best cooking activity we’ve done - well planned - nice clean kitchen with ac which was a bonus in the heat - we got to make two delicious desserts - easy and clear instructions - friendly instructors and got to learn some history about the dishes too - would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Lisbon”

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6.Lisbon Portuguese Cooking Class with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 445 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Meet at 6:30 pm on Rua Bernardim Ribeiro for an English-language cooking class with Cooking Lisbon. Prepare a Portuguese meal step by step, from starter to dessert, then sit down to eat with wine and other drinks. Instructors named for past classes include Pedro, Gi, Carolina, and Philipa. Tell the host about dietary or religious restrictions before class.

“It was an amazing time. Well planned well directed. And the chef was amazing especially for the group we were with. A must do”

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7.Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 287 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Join an English-speaking instructor for a hands-on, three-hour Portuguese cooking class at R. Aliança Operária 54 in Lisbon. You’ll help prepare a seasonal four-course meal, including pastel de nata, with wine, beer, or non-alcoholic drinks and finger food along the way. Classes run in the morning or evening, with up to 10 participants.

“We had a great time learning Portuguese recipes. The kitchen and dining spaces were clean and inviting. Such a great venue to meet other travelers and experience local cooking. Our chef was friendly, informative and we were not at all rushed. I highly recommend this class!”

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8.Pasteis de Nata Baking Class from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

At Lisboa Food Studio, chef Miguel leads an English-language pastéis de nata class at R. da Junqueira 200. In about 90 minutes, you’ll prepare flaky pastry and custard, hear about the tart’s place in Portuguese food culture, and enjoy your warm results with a drink. Choose a morning or afternoon start; groups are limited to 12.

“This was a highlight of our trip. This class was so well organized and taught. I would recommend fitting this into your itinerary, you won’t be disappointed!!!!”

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9.Pasteis de Nata Baking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

At Lisboa Food Studio, chef Miguel guides a group of up to eight through making pastéis de nata from scratch, pastry included. You’ll bake the tarts, hear about their history over a drink, then taste your work. Choose a morning or afternoon class; it lasts two hours and costs $76 per person.

“Wonderful chef/instructor, great time in a clean and lovely setting.”

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10.Pastel de Nata Masterclass at a Real Bakery

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 132 reviews · from $74

At Nat’elier, near Baixa-Chiado metro, a pastry chef guides you through puff pastry, custard, and the hands-on shaping of at least three pastéis de nata. The two-hour class welcomes beginners and children aged eight and up, with a maximum of 12 participants. Finish with warm tarts and a drink.

“This was awesome highly recomend a wonderful afternoon, so much fun, Manuel was a great teacher and we were so ecstatic with the end result of the Pastel yum! Thank you Manuel :) looking fwd to recreating your magic!”

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11.Lisbon Market and Food Tour with Cooking Class and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $141

Meet your English-speaking chef at Cooking Lisbon, walk to a local market to choose fresh ingredients, then prepare and eat a Portuguese meal together. Instructors vary by session and have included Renata, Pedro, Paulo and Carina. Expect hands-on cooking, market tastings and Portuguese wine in a group capped at 12.

“The Market was amazing and Paulo is very knowledgeable and made sure we all enjoyed the experience. I like that every dish we made was delicious. I tasted dishes I would not have tried otherwise. Octopus and egg soup for a few!”

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12.Belem Tour with Pastéis at Jerónimos Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 96 reviews · 2 hours · from $33Best value

This two-hour Belém walk pairs a tasting of the famous custard tarts with riverside views and stories of Portugal’s explorers. An English-speaking guide leads you past Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries, then into the church at Jerónimos Monastery. Sheldon has led several tours, though your guide may differ. Monastery and tower interiors are not included.

“Excellent and knowledgeable guide who really knew his stuff and had a passion for it! I don’t understand reviews that said negatively that it was a historical lesson. What do you think when you take a tour like this? Of course, it has to include the history of the country to present! The guide did a fabulous job explaining it in an easy-to-understand way! Thanks for a great tour!”

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13.Private Lisbon Market Tour & Portuguese Cooking Class with Paula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Meet Paula at the Cacilhas ferry stop in Almada, browse her neighborhood market, then cook two or three Portuguese and Portuguese-Goan dishes in her home kitchen. This private, four-and-a-half-hour experience includes a shared meal and dessert, with a choice of main dish. You’ll need to take a short ferry ride from central Lisbon.

“Paula was fabulous!! This was more than just a cooking class. We are seasoned cooks yet we learned so much from Paula. We learned whisking techniques, working with puff pastries and identifying bad clams. Paula was very knowledgeable of the area. Very fun and kind. We really enjoyed our day.”

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14.Portuguese Cooking Class for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

At Compadre Cooking School in Lisbon, spend three hours preparing three Portuguese dishes with an English- or Portuguese-speaking instructor. The class includes ingredients, equipment, a sit-down meal, drinks, and recipes to take home. Groups are limited to six. Anna and Marta have led classes, though instructors may vary.

“Met some awesome people here. The food was delicious and the chefs were very kind and informative. I learned a lot.”

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15.Portuguese street food cooking class with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

At Compadre Cooking School, an English-speaking local chef guides you through making bifana pork sandwiches, caldo verde, and Peixinhos da horta, the bean dish linked to tempura. You’ll hear how the recipes fit Portuguese daily life, then sit down to eat what you made with a glass of wine and a taste of Ginja.

“I loved this cooking class! The girls were amazing at presenting what the history of the ingredients were and our cooking stations were very professional! The food that we cooked was delicious and sitting around the table to share with our fellow cooking enthusiasts was great!”

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