PRIVATE Portuguese Home Cooking Class in Porto with Chef Maria
Overview
Learn to cook traditional Portuguese dishes with a professional chef. Maria was always fond of cooking and baking delicious sweets with her mother. She has had a lifelong love of cooking, which inspired her to follow her passion for cooking in Scotland. Having worked as a food and wine tour guide for years, Maria enjoys loves creating memorable experiences for her travelers – sharing tips, recipes, cultural and historical information about Portugal, and even offering cooking classes in her own kitchen!
• Cooking lesson in a local home
• Introduction to Portuguese culture and cuisine
• 100% private activity
• Vegetarian options available
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Traditional home-cooked Portuguese meal
- Hands-on home cooking class with a chef
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Rua Doutor Carteado Mena
4430-088 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
You will visit Maria's small apartment in Porto where you will learn to cook a traditional, home-cooked Portuguese meal. Maria will be teaching you to cook dishes she learned from her mother and aunt. In your 1.5-hour cooking class learn to make two dishes from your menu. You will learn to make these dishes from scratch. After you cook, join Maria at the dining table to share the dishes you helped prepare.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If you have any dietary restrictions, allergies or food preferences, please let Maria know in advance.
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Activity code: C-7626P73
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the PRIVATE Portuguese Home Cooking Class in Porto with Chef Maria is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for PRIVATE Portuguese Home Cooking Class in Porto with Chef Maria will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Traditional home-cooked Portuguese meal
- Hands-on home cooking class with a chef
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If you have any dietary restrictions, allergies or food preferences, please let Maria know in advance.
