Private Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon with Paulo and Family
Overview
Meet a warm and welcoming host family in a cozy and traditional Portuguese home. Paulo, Susana and their two children will be expecting you with some classic Portuguese appetizers and a glass of wine. Expect a very local and authentic culinary experience in a family atmosphere, with Paulo and Susana sharing lots about Lisbon's history, culture and food scene.
After a welcome appetizer and drink, join Paulo and Susan in their kitchen to learn to prepare four traditional Portuguese dishes. Paulo will explain the origin of a few delicious Portuguese wines that are made near their home. During your hands-on cooking class you will learn to make two traditional Portuguese dishes from scratch in. Learn the techniques involved in cooking Portuguese cuisine during your cooking lesson which will last about two hours. Later join your hosts at the dining table to enjoy the meal you helped prepare.
What's Included
- Wine (1-2 glasses)
- Home-cooked Portuguese meal
- Private cooking class with your host Paulo
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
RV88+CVG
2680 Apelação, 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
This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Take a short ride from the city center of Lisbon to get to Paulo and Susana's house in Apelacao, a quiet and open neighborhood in the outskirts of Lisbon for your Portuguese cooking class. Paulo, Susana and their two children will be expecting you with some classic Portuguese appetizers and a glass of local Portuguese wine. Expect a very local and authentic culinary experience in a family atmosphere with Paulo and Susana sharing lots about Lisbon's history, culture and food scene.
After a welcome appetizer and drink, you will join Paulo and Susan in their kitchen for your Lisbon cooking class and learn to prepare two traditional Portuguese dishes. Learn the techniques involved in cooking Portuguese cuisine during your cooking class which will last about two hours. Later join your hosts at the dining table to enjoy the meal you helped prepare. Unless you have a particular preference, your hosts will choose to surprise you with their own selection of favorite local dishes - two appetizers and mains. Your meal will conclude with Portuguese dessert.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Free cancellation 48 hours prior to experience. Cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable as your host begins preparing for your experience up to two days in advance.
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Private, personalized experience
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Wine (1-2 glasses).
- Home-cooked Portuguese meal.
- Private cooking class with your host Paulo.
- 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 2025Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon with Paulo and Family will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Wine (1-2 glasses)
- Home-cooked Portuguese meal
- Private cooking class with your host Paulo
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Free cancellation 48 hours prior to experience. Cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable as your host begins preparing for your experience up to two days in advance.
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Private, personalized experience
