The 11 Cooking Classes with a Market Tour in Barcelona That Earn Their Price

1.Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,661 reviews · 3 hours · from $85Our pick

Meet near Las Ramblas for a chef-led walk through La Boqueria, where you help choose seafood for paella. Back in a private dining room, you prepare Catalan pan con tomate and pintxos, watch the paella cook, and mix sangria. English-speaking chefs such as Andrea, Luca, and Kako lead the class.

“Andrea was amazing. He was very understanding of our delay and adjusted the schedule so we can still do the activity.”

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2.Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,531 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114Top rated

Start near La Rambla with a chef-led visit to La Boqueria, then return to GAB Lab for tapas, sangria, and a hands-on paella class. Guides such as Maria, Hugo, Bibi, and Matteo lead the cooking in English. Choose seafood, chicken, or vegetarian paella, with recipes to take home.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An absolutely amazing experience at Gab Lab thanks to Mateo! From start to finish, the market visit was fun, engaging, and full of great insights. Mateo’s passion really shines—whether it’s selecting ingredients, sharing stories over delicious sangria, or showcasing incredible cooking skills. The paella was outstanding, perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and the almond cake was the perfect finish—rich, moist, and unforgettable. Add in the great music vibes and warm, welcoming energy, and it all comes together for a truly special experience. Highly recommend Mateo at Gab Lab for anyone looking for an authentic, memorable, and delicious time!”

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3.Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 711 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking chef near La Boqueria, shop for fresh ingredients, then prepare sangria, tapas, paella, and dessert in a small group. Instructors may include Maria, Hugo, Simon, Yaya, or Alberto. The three-hour class suits beginners, families, vegetarians, and seafood fans, with dietary needs handled at the start.

“10/10 experience. We took this small intimate class with Chef Simon and Ugo (sorry if I spelt this wrong) and it was a great experience. The Mercad La Bouqeria visit was also great. I enjoyed cooking with the small group I did the class with. The vibes were immaculate and the group was just overall great. The Sangria we made and what Chef those had prepared was awesome. I have 0 compliments. I highly recommend this experience if you’re visiting Barcelona.”

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4.Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class & Boqueria Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 383 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $117

Start with a chef-led walk through La Boqueria, meeting vendors and choosing fresh ingredients. Then prepare a four-course Spanish meal with bilingual chefs such as Juan or Sonia. Morning sessions include the market visit; evening classes go straight to the kitchen. Wine pairings, recipes, and food are included.

“We just enjoyed the whole experience! Sonya was awesome. She thoroughly provided us with clear instructions. We enjoyed the group experience as well as the ambiance. Sonia did a wonderful job with giving us instruction. She also was so sweet on how we can substitute ingredients if we can’t find them at home. She was a delight to work with. Gracias Sonia. We definitely highly recommend this cooking class. Forgot to mention the wine was soooo good.”

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5.Interactive Paella & Market: Bottomless Wine & Rambla Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $151

Start at La Boqueria with a chef such as Juan, Sonia, Renata, or Yohannes, choosing fresh ingredients for a hands-on Spanish cooking class. Prepare paella, tortilla, gazpacho, tomato bread, and crema Catalana, then sit down to eat with bottomless wine and La Rambla views. Groups are capped at 12.

“It was great. We learned so much and it was very hands on experience. The food was amazing. We can barely get out of there because we were stuffed.”

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6.La Boqueria Market and Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Start at Plaça Reial with a chef-led walk through La Boqueria, then cook seafood or vegetarian paella, Spanish omelet, and crema Catalana in an 18th-century apartment. The small group has up to 12 people, with guides such as Claudia, Hori, Janelle, Alfredo, or Jamie depending on the session.

“Great experience filled with good food and good laughs. The class was easy to follow, and the chef was great to work with. He took the time to explain what we were doing and why each step of the way! Would highly recommend !”

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7.Private Paella Cooking Class and Market Visit with Personal Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $180

Join Chef Gabriel, Maria, Alberto, or another GAB Lab chef for a private three-hour class for up to six people. Shop La Boqueria, prepare tapas and sangria, cook seafood, chicken, or vegetarian paella, and finish with Tarta de Santiago. Drinks, ingredients, an apron, recipes, and a digital group photo are included.

“An amazing experience. Our family really enjoyed this activity. Learned a tremendous amount about Spanish food and culture. Maria was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and a joy to be around with her positive energy! Walking trip to the market and our creations were such a visual and savory delight! Would definitely trecommend to others! Many thanks to The Gab Lab!”

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8.Paella Cooking Workshop and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

Meet your English-speaking chef at Plaça Reial for a four-hour food experience. Tour La Boquería, taste 10 tapas with wine, then cook Spanish omelet, seafood paella, and Crema Catalana in a small group. Chefs such as Claudia, Horia, Alfredo, and Alberto have helped make the class warm, relaxed, and hands-on.

“Chef Alfredo and his partner Jaime were very friendly and made for a great experience. We learned about cooking in the technical sense while also learning about the different cuisines around Spain. Would recommend and would do again.”

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9.Paella Cooking Experience + Boqueria Market Exclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Meet your chef on Carrer de la Boqueria for a market visit, tapas tasting, and walk through the Old Town before cooking seafood paella and sangria in a private kitchen. Guides have included Maia, Andreas, Salome, Andres, Philip, and Kako. Vegetarian options are available, and recipes arrive by QR code.

“Best paella ever - Salome & Andres were the perfect host/ chef to introduce/ learning paella cooking & making sangria ! There’s a secret ingredient & it’s not what you think!! Must book!”

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10.Private Barcelona Market Tour & Paella Cooking Class with Josh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $225

Meet Chef Josh in Barcelona’s Gràcia neighborhood for a private market visit and hands-on Spanish cooking class. Shop for ingredients, learn paella techniques, and enjoy sangria, tapas, a shared meal, and dessert. You can choose seafood, meat, or vegetarian paella, with a nearby studio, English instruction, and an accessible elevator.

“We had a great time walking around the market and getting to know the culture of Spanish food shopping. We cooked the paella from scratch and had a great time chatting, cooking and tasting :) We can totally recommend this also for kids, our 11 and 15 year old had a great time and participated in cutting and cooking.”

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11.Seafood Paella Cooking Class & Boqueria market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $113

Meet chef Helina under the red umbrella at La Boqueria, shop for seafood and Spanish staples, then prepare paella, pan con tomate, sangria, and more in a small English or Spanish class. The three-hour experience ends with a shared meal, open drinks, and video recipes to take home.

“Very entertaining activity. We had a nice time, sharing quality time with our coworkers.”

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