The 14 Best Cooking Classes in Lisbon

1.Lisbon: Pastel de Nata Baking Class

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

Bake Lisbon’s iconic pastel de nata in a friendly two-hour class with local drinks, pastry tips, Portuguese food traditions, and fresh tarts to enjoy.

“This was such a fun and rewarding experience — getting to learn how to make one of the world’s most loved desserts from scratch was incredible. The instructor was engaging, patient, and made the process approachable for everyone, regardless of skill level. Beyond the recipe itself, I was able to connect with two new friends during the class, which made the experience even more meaningful. That alone made it worthwhile. I’m excited to recreate the recipe at home and relive the experience all over again. Highly recommend this class to anyone considering it.”

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2.Lisbon: Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class

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

Cook a four-course Portuguese meal in Lisbon with local chefs, wine, beer, snacks, and cultural stories in a friendly small-group kitchen.

“Such a fun class! The instructor got us out of our cooking comfort zones but was there to help along the way. We had a lovely meal and a great time interacting with other participants”

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3.Lisbon: 2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class

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

Learn to make Portugal’s iconic pastel de nata, prepare a second local treat, and enjoy a relaxed two-hour cooking class in Lisbon.

“So much fun! Recommend 100%. Delicious food and friendly teachers!”

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4.Lisbon Portuguese Cooking Class with 3-Course Dinner

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

Cook Portuguese dishes, sip local wine, and share a four-part dinner in Lisbon with a chef-led class for up to 12 people.

“So fun and a great learning experience about the food and culture of Portugal! Our chef was so kind and made you feel welcomed into the class!”

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5.Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

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

Cook four Portuguese dishes, bake pastel de nata, and share wine in a small Lisbon class with seasonal menus and friendly instruction.

“Amazing! Would highly recommend! We were running late and they were kind and didn’t start the class without us!”

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6.Pasteis de Nata Baking Class from Lisbon

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

Bake Lisbon’s iconic pastéis de nata with Chef Miguel, enjoy warm custard tarts and a drink, and take home a taste of Portugal.

“We had a great time! The class was so fun and the results were delicious! The group is kept small for an intimate experience.”

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7.Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Cook a three-course Portuguese meal in Lisbon with local chefs, wine, snacks, and recipes to recreate at home in a small English-language class.

“This Portuguese cooking class in Lisbon was an absolute highlight of our trip! We prepared a delicious three-course meal using fresh, local ingredients, and it was such a fun and hands-on experience. You don’t need to be an experienced cook to enjoy this – it’s perfect for all levels! Our instructor, Bea, was amazing – kind, friendly, funny, and full of great energy. She made the class so enjoyable and kept everyone engaged from start to finish. One of the unexpected highlights was the local Portuguese wine they served during the class – it was absolutely amazing and paired perfectly with the food we made. We also loved the social…”

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8.Portuguese Cooking Experience in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 140 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Cook three Portuguese courses in central Lisbon with a chef, wine, and a small group. Learn local flavors, share dinner, and take home recipes.

“Fabulous Time !!!! Chef Goncalo was friendly, informative and fun. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. A great evening experience and the food was delicious. !!!! An inspiration..!! Diane from Canada”

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9.Hands on Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82

Cook a full Portuguese meal in Lisbon with hands-on guidance, cod, meat dishes, local stories, recipes to take home, and a shared meal.

“A nice way to learn about Portuguese cooking in a casual atmosphere. Made 3 savory protein dishes. Hosts were pleasant and the kids enjoyed the hands-on experience. No dessert option and only one bottle of wine offered for 5 adults.”

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10.Lisbon: Pasteis de Nata Baking Class

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

Make Portuguese pastéis de nata from scratch with chef Miguel in a small Lisbon class, then enjoy your tarts with coffee, tea, and a drink.

“It was amazing. We had so much fun learning how to make out favorite pastry!! Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for an activity to do.”

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11.Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62Best value

Make pastel de nata in Lisbon with coffee, local recipes, and a second Portuguese treat in a friendly two-hour cooking class.

“Brilliant experience and Jose was so patient! Had a great time and will recommend to anyone going to Lisbon”

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

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

Shop Lisbon’s local market, cook seafood and Portuguese classics with a chef, then sit down to enjoy lunch and Portuguese wine.

“Our family had a wonderful time cooking with Carina and Fernanda. They were warm, funny and so knowledgable. They tailored the meal to be gluten free at our request. Menu was amazing. Instruction was delightful and the final meal was out of this world. We would highly recommend Lisbon cooking”

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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

Cook Portuguese and Goan dishes with Paula in Almada, shop at her local market, and share a relaxed meal in a private home kitchen.

“Paulina met us at the ferry station, and we walked together through a very scenic route to her studio, stopping at the market on the way, and getting to know eachother. At the studio we cooked more than 3 dishes following her precise instructions, and then ate what we prepared, which was very tasety. The whole event took much longer than planned, without even noticing… Paulina is an extremely welcoming and interesting host - we reccomend this experience to those who are interested in people and food combined. We loved it.”

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14.Lisbon: Portuguese Cooking Class for Beginners

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

Cook three Portuguese dishes in a small Lisbon class, then sit down for a full meal with wine, recipes, and cultural stories.

“It was perfect. Anna was a great chef and explained everything. She gave some great recommendations and showed every step in our own paste. I really enjoyed the experience and recommend it.”

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