Make Pastel de Nata in Porto: Workshop from scratch

Mix, fold and bake Portuguese pastries, then eat them warm

A 2.5-hour group workshop in Porto where you learn to make Pastel de Nata from scratch, including the dough, with a live English-speaking guide. You'll take turns at each stage of the pastry, taste local wine and coffee or tea, and finish by eating what you've made. Groups run up to 12 people. The workshop is in the city center near São Bento Train Station or Jardim do Morro.

The experience

Two and a half hours is enough time to move through every step of making Pastel de Nata (the dough, the shaping, the baking), and actually taste the result while it's still warm. You'll work in a group of up to 12, taking turns at the different phases so everyone gets hands-on time with the pastry. The host walks you through the technique and the history as you go, and local wine is there to sip while you wait your turn.

The kitchen is in Porto's city center, with two locations to choose from: one near São Bento Train Station and Ribeira, the other near Jardim do Morro and the Port Wine Cellars. Once you've finished baking, you sit down with coffee or tea and eat the pastries you've made. The workshop starts at the scheduled time with no exceptions, and you need to arrive on time: entry isn't possible once it's begun.

This is a group experience, not a private lesson, so you're learning alongside others. The guide speaks English, and the group is adults only. Anyone under 15 cannot participate, and those aged 15 to 17 must come with an adult. Only people with a reservation can enter the space: companions cannot join, even to watch.

What’s included

• Local wine.
• coffee and/or tea.
• instruction from a live English-speaking guide.
• all ingredients and equipment needed to make the pastries.
• the Pastel de Nata you bake, warm and ready to eat.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:30Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Under 15: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by CD Porto Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and teaches a group of up to 12, so you're learning alongside others at the same pace. Book this if you're comfortable with shared instruction and don't need one-on-one attention. If you want full participation without waiting for turns, a private lesson is available instead.

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Top questions

Can I do a Pastel de Nata workshop if I'm traveling with someone who doesn't want to participate?

Only participants with a reservation can enter the workshop space, so companions cannot join or watch, regardless of age. If someone in your group wants to attend, they'll need their own reservation.

What exactly do I learn to make in the workshop?

You learn to make Pastel de Nata from scratch, including preparing the dough itself. You'll take turns participating in the different phases (mixing, shaping, and baking), so you can return home and make them on your own.

Is the workshop suitable if I can't eat gluten or dairy?

The workshop is not suitable for people intolerant to gluten and lactose, as Pastel de Nata is made with both. If you have these intolerances, this workshop won't work for you.

What happens if I arrive late to the workshop?

The workshop starts at the scheduled time with no exceptions. The door closes at the start time and entry is not permitted once it has begun, so you'll need to reschedule or request a refund if you can't arrive on time.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the workshop?

The workshop locations are in Porto's city center with public transportation options nearby, but pickups and drop-offs are not included. You'll arrange your own way to either the São Bento Train Station area or the Jardim do Morro location.