Experiences where guests learn, create and connect with Portugal.
Guests learn to bake pastel de nata, paint traditional azulejos, throw ceramics or cook Portuguese recipes - taught by the local artisans who know them best. Every Hands On experience leaves guests with a new skill.
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Tell us about your property or business and we'll get back to you with how we can help.
Experiences worth recommending
A curated portfolio of authentic Portuguese experiences - where guests learn a craft, a recipe or a skill.
Learn Ceramics with Local Artisans
Shape and glaze your own piece of pottery, guided by a local ceramicist.
Learn to Make Pastel de Nata
Learn Portugal's most iconic pastry from scratch, from a local baker.
Learn Portuguese Tile Painting
Learn to hand-paint a traditional azulejo tile, with a glass of Port wine.
Learn Portuguese Cooking
Learn to cook classic Portuguese petiscos and share a full meal, drinks included.
One partner, many ways to enhance the guest journey
Whichever role you play in a guest's journey, we bring experiences where guests learn a craft, a recipe or a skill from the people who know Portugal best.
Hotels
Help your guests discover authentic Portuguese experiences during their stay, from a simple recommendation at reception to a fully hosted experience.
Tour Operators & DMCs
Complement your itineraries with curated activities, supported by agency rates and dedicated planning materials for your team.
Corporate Events
Curate memorable experiences for business groups, from incentive trips and conferences to company retreats.
Every experience teaches something
Whether it's baking Portugal's most iconic pastry, painting a traditional azulejo, crafting ceramics or learning to surf, every Hands On experience leaves guests with more than memories - a new skill, a deeper understanding of Portuguese culture, and a story worth sharing.
Discover our portfolio
A curated portfolio of authentic Portuguese experiences across eight categories - each one a chance to learn something new, taught by the people who know Portugal best.
Arts & Crafts
Ceramic workshop, Portuguese tile painting
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Food & Drinks
Wine tasting, pastel de nata workshop
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Music & Performance
Fado & sea experience
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Mind & Soul
Yoga session, sound healing
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Sports & Fitness
Surf lesson, stand-up paddle
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Photo & Video
Photography walk, old portrait photography
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Fauna & Flora
Birdwatching experience, intro to spearfishing
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Home & DIY
Intuitive perfumery, tufting
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Whether you want simple guest recommendations or fully customised experiences, we adapt to the way your business operates.
Guest Recommendations
Recommend experiences where guests learn something new, whenever they ask for things to do.
- QR codes at reception
- Concierge recommendation
- Pre-arrival communications
Groups & Corporate
Support business groups with private experiences and team-building activities.
- Incentive trips
- Conferences
- Company retreats
Trade Partnerships
A flexible model for DMCs, tour operators and travel agencies.
- Agency rates
- Offline catalogue
- Dedicated support
On-Site Experiences
Bring authentic experiences directly to your property or event venue.
- Wine tastings
- Cocktail workshops
- Seasonal experiences
Why tourism businesses choose Hands On
A trusted partner that makes it simple to add authentic, hands-on Portuguese experiences to what you already offer.
Common questions
Everything tourism partners ask us before getting started.
We give your front desk and concierge team a curated selection of experiences to recommend - through QR codes, printed guides or pre-arrival messages - so guests can discover authentic Portuguese experiences with ease.
Yes. We offer agency rates, printed planning materials, and dedicated support, so our experiences fit naturally into the itineraries you already offer.
Absolutely. Many experiences, like wine tastings, cocktail workshops and seasonal activities, can be brought directly to your hotel or event venue.
Yes. Every partner gets dedicated account management and booking support from the first enquiry through to delivery.
Every Hands On experience teaches something - a traditional craft, a local recipe or a new creative skill, taught by trusted local artisans. Guests don't just visit Portugal; they learn something from it, with every detail handled from booking to delivery.
Ready to enhance your guest experience?
Tell us about your business and we'll explore how Hands On can support your guests, groups or clients.
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