Quick Details
Step into a traditional Portuguese cheese dairy in Chãos, Rio Maior, and learn how artisan goat cheese is made using age-old techniques and local ingredients. This hands-on workshop offers a genuine behind-the-scenes look at small-scale, eco-friendly production — from milk to fresh cheese. Using milk from the farm’s own herd, you’ll learn the fundamentals of artisan cheese making, understand what influences texture and taste, and shape your own fresh goat cheese to take home. Ages 5 and up, small groups welcome up to 20.
Adult & Child
Ages 05 & Older
€ 25
About the Goat Cheese Workshop
Step into a traditional Portuguese cheese dairy and learn how artisan goat cheese is made using age-old techniques and local ingredients. This hands-on workshop offers a genuine behind-the-scenes look at small-scale, eco-friendly production — from milk to fresh cheese.
Using milk from our own herd, you’ll discover how quality, flavour, and tradition come together in every step of the process. With guidance from local makers, you’ll learn the fundamentals of artisan cheese making, understand what influences texture and taste, and take part in shaping your own fresh goat cheese.
This experience is designed for families and small groups who want a real cultural and food experience in rural Portugal — practical, welcoming, and memorable. At the end, you’ll take home the cheese you made yourself.
What’s Included
- Hands-on artisan goat cheese workshop in a traditional dairy
- Local instructor/host (English)
- Ingredients and materials needed for the workshop
- Take-home cheese made by you
What’s Not Included
- Transportation to and from the farm (private transfer available on request)
- Gratuities for the host
Itinerary
- Welcome – Arrival at the traditional cheese dairy
- Cheese-Making Fundamentals – Learn the age-old techniques and what shapes texture and flavor
- Hands-On Shaping – Shape your own fresh goat cheese using milk from the farm’s herd
- Take-Home – Leave with the cheese you made yourself
Highlights
A real, small-scale dairy — not a staged demo. You’ll work in a genuine working cheese dairy, not a set built for tourists.
Traceable, eco-friendly milk. Using milk from the farm’s own herd means real transparency about where the cheese comes from.
Genuinely hands-on. You shape your own cheese, guided by local makers who know the craft firsthand.
A keepsake you eat. Taking home the cheese you personally made is a rare kind of souvenir — one with real flavor and a story behind it.
Transportation
- Not included – contact us if you need private transfer
Meeting point
- After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact.
-
Do I need any cheese-making experience?
No experience is necessary — local makers guide you through every step, from technique to shaping your own cheese.Where does the milk come from?
From the farm’s own herd, ensuring traceable, eco-friendly production.Do I get to keep the cheese I make?
Yes, you’ll take home the fresh goat cheese you shape yourself.Is this suitable for children?
Yes, this experience welcomes children aged 5 and older.Is transportation included?
Transportation is not included, but private transfer can be arranged on request.What languages is the workshop offered in?
The workshop is available in Portuguese and English.What is the minimum and maximum group size?
A minimum party of 2 is required to book. Groups of up to 20 are welcome.Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for our policy.
Google Map
You just have to be a shepherd for a morning. It's really super fun!! Miguel is a really good guide with a lot of knowledge about nature, goats, and crops. The shepherd shows you everything about the goats. The milking process and also the baby goats. The hike up the mountain is so beautiful!! The view is breathtaking!! And when do you get to walk up a mountain with so many goats? So I'm saying, you don't want to miss this, do it!
– September 12, 2025 – Verified booking
Just amazing! Doing an activity that you don't have the chance to do every day is great. Miguel, the guide, is awesome; he knows how to motivate people and really makes the activity a part of it. If you have the chance, just come. Everything was perfect The shepherds are also super warm, they know their goats and treat them well
– September 26, 2025 – Verified booking
A great fun morning adventure...we were ( 3 of our 4 anyway)a bit apprehensive about the idea of it before going but We all had a wonderful experience..many thanks
– October 05, 2025 – Verified bookingShare your experience
We love seeing your favorite farm moments! 📸 Tag us on Instagram, TikTok or Facebook @FarmExperiencesTours — your photos might be featured on our page!