Pastel de Nata Cooking Class, Porto - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 39.32 USD
Rating: 9.6 (18 reviews)

The activity was very well organized. We learned to make Belém pastries in a very international group: Dutch, French, En...

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Are you in Porto and like baking? In this pastel de Belém cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare a pastel de nata, the most famous dessert of Portugal. Delicious!

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

English–speaking guide
Ingredients and kitchen utensils to prepare pastel de nata
Tasting of pastel de nata
Port wine, juice, or mineral water

When to book

You can book up to 2 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 5 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Rua da Bainharia, 135

Reviews of our customers

9.6

Exceptional 208 Travelers·18 reviews

August 15, 2026
Juana
Malaga, Spain
The activity was very well organized. We learned to make Belém pastries in a very international group: Dutch, French, English, Brazilian, and us, from...
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May 14, 2026
Cyrielle
Paris, France
Nice activity, the opportunity to meet other travelers and share a moment around a traditional Portuguese pastry class. Everyone participates; it’s so...
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September 27, 2026
Gala
Madrid, Spain
WONDERFUL A super nice and highly recommended experience.
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August 27, 2026
Lea
France
Great activity, I recommend it 100%! I am delighted with my Pasteís, thank you to Anita and Rui for this moment!
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August 5, 2026
David
Spain
A fantastic plan in Porto! We went after a morning stroll through the city. We had a wonderful, fun, and culturally enriching lunch with Rui and Ana, ...
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May 19, 2026
Anónimo
Alicante, Spain
Unbeatable!! 10 out of 10
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February 10, 2026
Rosa
Spain
We had a really fun afternoon! Sofia led the workshop and was super attentive and friendly. We all took turns making our own cream cakes. The hands-on...
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February 17, 2026
Toni Cobertera
Gijoón, Spain
A very educational, enjoyable, and interesting workshop. Besides learning how to make pastries, Sofia taught us more about local gastronomy, history, ...
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January 25, 2026
Isabel
Spain
The activity was excellent. I went with six friends, we had a great time, the staff in charge of the course were lovely, we laughed a lot and learned ...
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October 28, 2025
Federica
Italy
Learning how to make this traditional Portuguese dessert was truly fascinating. The staff were friendly, and the experience is highly recommended! We ...
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Are you in Porto and like baking? In this pastel de Belém cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare a pastel de nata, the most famous dessert of Portugal. Delicious!

Cooking Class Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at the shop located at Rua da Bainharia, number 135, just a 5-minute walk from the Porto Cathedral. Ready to learn how to make the most renowned dessert in Portugal?

The pastel de Belém, named after the neighborhood of Lisbon it was created in, is also known as pastel de nata, which directly translates as "cream pastry". Despite its name, it doesn't have cream, but instead a custard made with egg, milk, and sugar, which in Portuguese is called nata. Curious, isn't it?

First, we'll start the cooking class by weighing the ingredients. It's important to have the exact measures! Afterward, we'll prepare the syrup, custard, and dough. Shaping the dough requires about 4 hours, but don't worry—we'll have the dough ready to cook.

Once we have all the necessary ingredients ready, it'll be the moment to bake our pastéis de nata for about 15 minutes. We'll make the most of this time to learn about the history of these desserts, which have become a culinary icon in Portugal.

After taking them out of the oven, we'll try the pastéis de nata that we've created and serve them with Port wine, juice, or mineral water. You can take any leftover pastéis de nata home in a box.

In total, this pastel de Belém class will last between 1.5 and 2 hours.

Are you in Porto and like baking? In this pastel de Belém cooking class, you'll learn how to prepare a pastel de nata, the most famous dessert of Portugal. Delicious!

Cooking Class Details

In total, this pastel de Belém class will last between 1.5 and 2 hours.

Pastel de Nata Cooking Class