Hands-On Bolo do Caco Baking Class with a Madeiran Family

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

• Step into a traditional Madeiran family home and learn to make Bolo do Caco, the island’s iconic bread, in a fun, hands-on experience.

• Guided by a seasoned baker with over 40 years of expertise, you’ll knead, shape, and cook bread on a hot stone in our wood-fired oven.

• Savor your freshly baked bread with local treats like garlic butter, Portuguese cheese, and chouriço in an intimate small-group setting.

• This is more than a cooking class—it’s a chance to feel like a friend in our home and enjoy an authentic taste of Madeira’s traditions.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Kids and babies are welcome, with space for them to play without disruption.

Wear comfortable clothes, as you’ll be hands-on during the baking process.

This is a family home—expect to be treated as a friend, not a customer.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Food and drinks to enjoy with the freshly baked Bolo do Caco.

Fresh fruit picked from the trees in our garden.

Feel like a friend in our home—if we have it, you can taste it.

All ingredients and utensils needed to bake Bolo do Caco.

What To Expect

Visit our home and dive into the art of making Bolo do Caco, Madeira Island’s most traditional bread. In this family-style experience, my mother—who has over 40 years of bread-making expertise—will be your guide. You’ll start by learning about the history and cultural significance of this iconic bread, then roll up your sleeves to knead the dough and shape it by hand. As the bread cooks on a hot stone, the warm atmosphere of our kitchen will make you feel right at home, filled with laughter, stories, and the smell of freshly baked bread. Once the bread is ready, we’ll gather around the table to enjoy it, paired with delicious Madeiran specialties like garlic butter, portuguese cheese, and chouriço. All of this is set against the serene backdrop of the mountains, offering a truly authentic and unforgettable experience of Madeira’s culinary traditions.

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Hands-On Bolo do Caco Baking Class with a Madeiran Family

Reviews

5.00

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Bolo brilliance
510fayh,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We cannot think of anything to add to this experience to make it any better. Charming, authentic and fun, plus you cone away with a whole lot of food. THANK YOU.
Please do yourself a...
Kristin G,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Please do yourself a favor and book this while you're in Madeira! Tonia & her aunt are so kind and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time with them and learning about Madeiran culture and the art of making Bolo do Caco. Thanks for a great experience!
Highlight of our Madeira trip
lottam417,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful setting, wonderful hosts and delicious bread - what more could you want from an experience on holiday? We felt incredibly welcomed from the minute we arrived and it was a really lovely way to spend the morning. The steps to make the bread were clear and we got to try some tasty local snacks as well. I would highly recommend a visit and can't wait to replicate a bit of Madeira when I return home and make the recipe again
Most welcoming experience
K5362ZCchristinem,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went to learn to make bolo do caco at Casa da Nati today and had a wonderful time. Everyone was very welcoming. We loved learning the Madeira way of making this bread and will take this teaching with us to British Columbia, Canada. The family was very welcoming. We felt right at home. I recommend this experience to everyone who comes to Madeira.
10/10 Would Recommend
Tourist30378776556,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience was excellent! The hosts were very patient, kind, and gracious. The food was fantastic and the kitchen was spotless.
Very fun and organized
Werner K,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We learned how to do bolo do caco. Everything was very well prepared and ready to start as soon as we git there. The ladies that worked there were really nice and friendly as well. The place where the activity takes place has a very traditional feeling with the fireplace used to bake the breads. Overall an amazing experience I totally recomend.
The highlights of the experience were the making of the cake from the caco, the bread with chorus and the spatada.
SofiPessanha,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I found a very good experience to learn some of Madeirese traditions. I am Madeirese and I loved it. I've never made cacao cake or bread with chourisso which are two things I love. The family who provided us with the experience is very friendly and made the afternoon with was memorable. I consider it a very good activity for both foreigners and Madeirans who want to know their roots better.
Fantastic Madeirese experience! I highly recommend to those who want to learn a little about culture in a family Mood
Trek745502,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It is lovely to have this experience with such a friendly and welcoming Madeirese family. Try it and you’ll see it’s really worth it
Bread makes you happy
jonaseP1010KP,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
There were five of us (there was hardly room for more people). The people are super friendly, accommodating and helpful. The bread baking itself was entertaining and in the end we could eat the delicious bread directly.
💯
Inspire65866245786,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
There are no words to describe this joy that we spent on an afternoon so special with friends that I consider as Family ❤️