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15 Workshops & Classes in Lisbon to Plan a Morning Around

30 tours  ·  from $34 a head

The best workshops & classes fill up first in summer. Below are the 15 to book early, what each one includes and how they differ.

Lisbon: Pastel de Nata Baking Class - Learn a recipe, but expect a guided class
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Lisbon: Pastel de Nata Baking Class

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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Lisbon: Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class - Cook a starter, main course, and dessert
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Lisbon: Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class

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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Pastel de Nata Pastry Class: Bake and Enjoy Your Own Treats - Should you book the pastel de nata class?
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Pastel de Nata Pastry Class: Bake and Enjoy Your Own Treats

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

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

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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Lisbon: 2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class - The Second Recipe Adds Range
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Lisbon: 2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class

4.2-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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Lisbon Portuguese Cooking Class with 3-Course Dinner - Learn by Doing, Not Just Watching
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Lisbon Portuguese Cooking Class with 3-Course Dinner

5.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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Lisbon: Azulejos' Design Create Your Own Tile Workshop - Sketch, ink, erase, and add watercolor
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Lisbon: Azulejos’ Design Create Your Own Tile Workshop

6.Azulejos’ Design Create Your Own Tile Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 420 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $64

In Agathe’s welcoming Lisbon home studio, you’ll hear a short introduction to azulejos, then use the Formettes method to sketch, ink, and watercolor a design of your own. Your drawing is digitally prepared and heat-pressed onto a 10 cm ceramic tile, ready to take home that day. Materials, tea or coffee, and cookies are included.

“Really excellent experience. It allowed myself and my wife to be incredibly creative and we’ve come home with an amazing souvenir. Thank you so much!”

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Lisbon: Surfing Lesson on Costa de Caparica Beach - Three hours at Costa de Caparica
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Lisbon: Surfing Lesson on Costa de Caparica Beach

7.Surfing Lesson on Costa de Caparica Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · 3 hours · from $34Best value

Head from the Costa de Caparica parking lot to the beach for a three-hour SurfChamp lesson. You’ll get a wetsuit and board, learn the basics on the sand, then practise in the water with a group of no more than six. Sandro is a named instructor, and a pastel de nata has been a welcome end-of-class treat.

“Had a great time learning how to surf! 🏄 Sandro was a great teacher! Truly recommend him if you looking to try surfing in Lisbon !”

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Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon - Starting with snacks, drinks, and introductions
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Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

8.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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Lisbon: 1.5-Hour Surf Lesson - From the practice board to Atlantic waves
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Lisbon: 1.5-Hour Surf Lesson

9.1.5-Hour Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 257 reviews · from $45

At Carcavelos Beach, certified instructors such as Daniel, Pedro and Nuno teach the basics on the sand before you try the Atlantic waves. The lesson includes a wetsuit and other equipment, insurance, storage and showers. It suits first-timers, but confirm the session length and group size before booking.

“I loved very much this experience!!! I have never surfed before! it has been my first time, so I was a little bit nervous...but the teachers were all very prepared and easy going, I felt at my ease with them. They have been clear in their explanation on how to stand on the board. Very nice, patient, smiling and pleasant people!! I recommend this experience! I have a great memory of it!If I'm going back to Lisbon, and I want to surf, I'll go back at Carcavelos surf school!”

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Pasteis de Nata Baking Class from Lisbon - What the small group changes
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Pasteis de Nata Baking Class from Lisbon

10.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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Peniche:Surf lessons Beginners ,Intermediate, advance level - Getting ready on shore before the waves
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Peniche:Surf lessons Beginners ,Intermediate, advance level

11.Surf lessons Beginners ,Intermediate, advance level

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 229 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Go4surf runs two-hour surf lessons in Peniche for beginners through advanced surfers. Meet near Gamboa Beach, get a board and Billabong 4.3 wetsuit, then work with an instructor in English, Portuguese, Spanish or French. Past instructors include Gustavo, João, Zala, Thiago, Miguel and Bernardo.

“Superfun! Zala and the other staff was so nice and took good care or us, a family of five😃”

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Lisbon Surf Guide - Surf class & Pick Up - Coaching that leaves room for individual feedback
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Lisbon Surf Guide – Surf class & Pick Up

12.Lisbon Surf Guide – Surf class & Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet the van near Titanic Sur Mer and head with local surf coach Inês to the beach with the best conditions, which may be near Lisbon, Cascais, or Costa da Caparica. You’ll get a wetsuit, board, safety briefing, and warm-up, then about 1.5 hours in the water. Groups are limited to eight, with individual coaching for beginners and improving surfers.

“Thoroughly enjoyed my first surfing session with an amazing guide. I highly recommend!”

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Lisbon: Pasteis de Nata Baking Class - From pastry dough to custard tarts
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Lisbon: Pasteis de Nata Baking Class

13.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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Lisbon: The Surf Instructor - surf lessons with transfer - A short lesson before the first wave
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Lisbon: The Surf Instructor – surf lessons with transfer

14.The Surf Instructor – surf lessons with transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Go Surf Lisboa collects you near Titanic Sur Mer cafe and drives you to Praia do Castelo, on the Costa da Caparica. You get a wetsuit, board, and a lesson with no more than five students per instructor. Expect a short beach briefing, about two hours in the water, and a ride back to Lisbon. Photos are available for an extra fee.

“this was the best surf exprrience i have had in lisboa so far. The instructor was extremely experienced and knowledgeable. he shared many new tips and all in the group (beginner and experienced) felt that they learned something. when you got back to the instructor from catching a wave he always gave individualised feedback on what you did wrong and right.”

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Lisbon Market and Food Tour with Cooking Class and Lunch - Back to the kitchen, sleeves up
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Lisbon Market and Food Tour with Cooking Class and Lunch

15.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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