Chef Led Porto Market Tour And Portuguese Tapas Class With Wine

Such a wonderful experience from the minute we met Anna. The market tour was so interesting and the tastings were fabulous. The cooking class was really great and the food was fabulous. Highly recommend this experience.

It was one of the best experiences we’ve had in our travels. Anna, as an Australian Ex-pat, knew what we wanted/needed to know on our visit to Porto as well as what would be a unique experience. She is funny and practical which made cooking so very enjoyable. The visit to the Market was lovely (we went back later as well). The use of a kitchen space in a boutique hotel for our cooking and meal was fun venue. We highly recommend this experience and Anna as a guide/chef!

Outstanding experience. Mackenzie was fabulous - great chef, tutor, guide, great food & great fun. Highly recommend this activity.

Our guide, Mackenzie was very helpful and knowledgeable.

Pricilla was our guide and she did amazing, we had a great experience. Would definitely do this again, the food was amazing and the market was so cool and varietal!

It was delightful! From meeting our chef Anna, to shopping and tasting at Bolhāo market, to the actual preparation of the meal, it was fully enjoyable. Different cooking experiences were accommodated, and our group of five all felt included. We had such fun with the wine dispenser, and of course, the meal was delicious! Highly recommend!!

A truly magical day for us and our adult children. The tour started with a trip to the Mercado to see the market. Ana was our chef that guided us and gave us a behind the scenes look at this popular market. We met sellers of olive oil, spices, jams and a wonderful family owned knife maker. We had sample tastings and learned about different fish and spices. Ana collected some clams and chorizo for the cooking class and after about an hour we took a ten minute walk to a small boutique hotel on a quiet street. It had a beautiful kitchen and courtyard. We spent the rest of the afternoon learning to prepare multiple Portuguese dishes. This was such a fun interactive way to spend time together and we learned so much too. Then we got to sit down and enjoy a beautiful meal together. This was not a basic meal, it ended up being one of our favorites on our trip. Ana was so friendly and engaging and was a professional chef so knew so much that she easily taught us. It definitely did not feel like a class but more like you went to a friend’s home to enjoy cooking together. We would definitely recommend this tour if you want a different way to learn about and enjoy Portuguese cuisine in Porto!

Ana was amazing! We are big cooks at home and she not only planned our meals based on the fact we are pescatarian, but also showed us lots of new tips and tricks for preparing the food. We had a wonderful time both shopping and cooking and will definitely make the recipes again.

This tour and cooking class was the perfect way to spend a rainy day in Porto. It began with a tour of the Bolhao Market with tastings of oysters, chocolate, olive oil, and The smelling of spices. Some of the sausage we used in our cooking class was purchased directly from the market. Our guide and cooking teacher, Rita, was excellent. After we did the market tour, we went to a small kitchen and a boutique hotel, and made a five course meal that included octopus salad, cod, croquettes, smoked sausage, steamed clams, tempe string beans, and a delicious custard dessert. Rita was so patient and kind, letting us do every step ourselves. Then we sat down to The meal we made and had delicious wine. It was a wonderful day. Thanks to Rita and this great program to teach Portuguese cuisine.

Great cooking class with wine and tasty food. Anna was such a great guide!

Amazing experience, we learned so much! The food was delicious and easy to prepare. Plus Anna was a great teacher! Would recommend to anyone visiting Porto

We had a great time! The tour of the market was very interesting and the meal we made was exceptional! Our chef was very knowledgeable, patient and helpful. Such a great way to spend a day!

It was amazing 🤩!!! Anna, our guide was great !!! She was very helpful and good at what she does. With this tour, I tried 3+ new foods that I enjoyed. Very recommended.

Claudia was an amazing guide through the wine testing experience; amazing

Anna was lovely! What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

We had an amazing experience. We would definitely recommend to anyone traveling to Porto.

Priscilla was lovely- so knowledgeable and kind, we loved our cooking class and were very attentive to coeliac allergy. Definitely recommend

Worth for the money and good service.

What an amazing adventure. I love a good market and Priscilla was the best person to follow through Mercado do Bolhao. She was engaging and informative and introduced us to some of the vendors. Then it was back to cook. Each person had an opportunity to do different jobs, culminating with a most delicious meal. I would recommend this to everyone.

Very fun experience! Getting to cook the food was very fun. I will warn that this experience involves a lot of seafood, so keep that in mind.

Priscilla was our host with rocking tour and cooking class and I couldn’t express how much we enjoyed. The food was the most flavorful meal that we had in the group. Combine was just spectacular. 10/10 would recommend.

Claudia delivered a fantastic wine‑tasting experience from start to finish. Her knowledge was effortless, her explanations were engaging, and she created an atmosphere that felt both relaxed and genuinely special. Each wine was introduced with just the right balance of story and expertise, and her enthusiasm made the whole session memorable. Highly recommend.

Great wine tasting experience, which was completely made by Claudia's enthusiasm for wine. I'm not a big wine drinker, but i was gripped by Claudia's passion from the off, she absolutely made me appreciate why people appreciate wine so much. We also turned up as a stag do, but she had a great laugh with us and was fantastic. Would recommend this trip to anyone! A must if you're in Porto!

Nice overview of the market, welcoming staff and fun cooking class where we made multiple dishes for a shared lunch.

Claudia gave an excellent overview of the evening. Thank you

Priscilla our guide was wonderful! Best tour of Porto so far! Highly recommend. 10 stars!!!

This was a terrific experience for me and my two teens. A great way to explore Porto and Portuguese culture.

An absolutely excellent experience, all wines were fantastic, complimented by an excellent host with some excellent history and descriptions of the wine. Top tier knowledge of the wine too!

Claudia gave us an excellent tour of the market imparting history of Portugal cuisine & knowledge of the different foods. Followed by showing & helping us create delicious tapas. A great tour & class & I would thoroughly recommend it.

We had a lovely experience with Chef Priscilla! Great time in the market and a fun time cooking! I recommend!!!

It was great to learn about local pastry, olive oil and more. The chef kept a good pace and engaged all of us which made it fun. The meal was delicious. My only complaint is that the recipes weren’t shared after (although they seemed simple enough to recreate).

We had the best time! Pricilla took us through a wonderful and interactive tour of the Bolhão Market. During the tour we learned a lot about the history of the market and were introduced to the ingredients for the meals to be made later. After a short walk we enjoyed cooking traditional Portuguese tapas! The recipes were super easy to make and tasted even better. If I could give this experience more than 5 stars I would! Highly recommend the Canto Cooking experience. We did not stay at the hotel, but I wish we had. The boutique hotel staff are out so friendly and welcoming. Plus, there’s a wine dispenser available for guests!

Priscilla took us on a fun and informative tour of the market then back to the kitchen to whip up a fabulous meal. The food and wine were wonderful, the experience enjoyable.

If you visit Porto, do not miss the opportunity to cook with Chef Pricila. This was more than a cooking class — it was a beautiful cultural experience and a memory we will treasure forever. Highly, highly recommended! 🇵🇹🍷✨

My husband Chuck and I booked a private Canto Cooking class and it turned out to be the highlight of our Porto trip. Priscilla was fantastic — knowledgeable, funny, and so generous with cooking tips. She took just the two of us through Mercado do Bolhão, introducing us to her favorite vendors, talking us through the history of the market, and letting us taste as we went. It felt like cooking with a friend who happens to know everything about Portuguese food. Back in the kitchen at Canto de Luz, we made a full menu together: • Portuguese octopus salad • Steamed clams with piri piri • Green bean tempura • Codfish fritters • Chorizo grilled tableside • Citrus petite crème for dessert Priscilla walked us through each dish step by step, showing us little tricks we’ll actually use at home in Florida. The wine pairings were excellent — no reds, just a lovely chilled white and a rosé with the savory courses, and then a truly special 20-year-old tawny port with the citrus crème. Perfect matches, and Priscilla explained why each one worked. Having it private meant we could go at our own pace, ask all our questions, and really enjoy the conversation. We left with full bellies, the recipes, and a new appreciation for Porto's food. If you want a relaxed, personal, and delicious experience, ask for Priscilla. We can't recommend Canto enough. — Susan & Chuck, May 2026

Priscilla, the chef, did a wonderful job. The market tour was stellar, cooking was great great fun, and we loved dining on our creations. Would definitely recommend.

Wonderful time with our Chef Priscila who walked us through the market explaining the family lineage of many of the vendors who are there. Decades of family history. Cooking class is in an open and spacious kitchen. Chef will walk you step by step through all the recipes and you'll get firsthand experience creating and best of all tasting your creations. Highly recommend this cooking experience.

What a wonderful experience with Zuzanna! We loved learning about the Douro valley wine making process. We opted for the 2 extra tastings which we were put favorite! 100% recommend.

Brilliant experience and delicious wines! Priscilla was a great host too.

Claudia was awesome and thorough. The shopping experience was very fun and you get behind the scenes tips and treats. The cooking experience was wonderful and interactive.

Wow! What an amazing wine tasting experience. I’ve been to a few but I feel like this one was so enriching because of how knowledgeable Claudia is when it comes to the wine of Portugal and wine in general. She is very friendly and funny as well. You should definitely book an experience here with her.

The chef led tour was a perfect activity for our midday activity on our first day in Porto. Walking through the market gave us a taste of the local flavor, and we had an entertaining and fun time creating our meal enjoyed with local wine. It was perfect for our small party of three friends.

Claudia, wow! You are very relaxed en gives us al lot of information about food and Portugal. Thank you so much!!

Claudia was great. Took us through the market and explained everything. She stopped and showed us all the best it had to offer. Followed by great cooking class. She was patient and courteous. 5 stars for Claudia!

amazing experience! would highly w

I enjoyed our time- a smaller group would have been better, or at least a communication system so everyone could hear at the market. Our food that we prepared was delicious - thank you!

Maya was an amazing guide, both in the market and in the kitchen. We ate returning home with several new and delicious dishes to share with family and friends at home. We had a wonderful experience overall, and wouldn’t hesitate to rebook!

Amazing experience. Brilliant host, very knowledgeable and friendly. Would not hesitate to return in the future. Thank you so much.

Priscilla helped us get acquainted with Porto and setup our kitchen for the week. If you were hoping to bring stuff home, now’s your chance. Food we made was simple but tasty. We ended up taking home quite a bit so come hungry.