COOKING CLASSES WITH A MARKET TOUR IN SPAIN

The 15 Cooking Classes with a Market Tour in Spain That Earn Their Price

30 classes  ·  from $58 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cooking classes with a market tour in Spain worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Barcelona: Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour - A short walk through Barcelona’s Old Town
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Barcelona: Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour

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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Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria - La Boqueria: a quick lesson in shopping well
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Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

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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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia - Inside Valencia’s Central Market
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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

3.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet Sea Saffron at MYR Hotel Palau Vallier for a four-hour food experience led by local chefs such as Daniel, Victor, Reyes, or Belen. Shop for paella ingredients at Central Market, cook step by step in a small group, and share paella, tapas, and Spanish wines. Market access depends on the day and start time.

“Reyes and Belen (spelling?) were the loveliest chef and assistant duo. Truly a special combination of enthusiasm energy and talent. By far the best visitor culinary class I have ever taken.”

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Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market. - Walking eight minutes to the cooking kitchen
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Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

4.Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 828 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet Jose, Ana, or another local chef at San Valero Parish, shop for paella ingredients at Ruzafa Market, then cook chicken-and-rabbit paella in a small group. Your 3.5-hour class includes tapas, sangria, wine, salad, dessert, sweet wine, and coffee.

“The experience we had at My First Paella was top notch. This is in part to the wonderful chefs that take you through the entire immersive cooking experience. By first starting out with some general history of Ruzafa, we then headed on to Mercat Ruzafa for an understanding of the culture and significance of Paella (the entree and the pan), and the ingredients that make up Valencian Paella. The cooking experience started out with various Tapas and Sangria, all which were very good and hit the spot before the cooking adventure began. Cooking is hands on with the chef's working to ensure everyone in the group has an experience to…”

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Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla - What you actually cook in the kitchen
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Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla

5.Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 760 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Start at stalls 75 and 77 inside Seville’s Triana Market, then tour local food stalls before cooking salmorejo, spinach with chickpeas, paella, and dessert with an English-speaking chef. The three-and-a-half-hour class includes ingredients, equipment, recipes, sangria, lunch, and two drinks. Dietary changes are available with advance notice.

“So much fun. Great way to get to know fellow travelers, and the chef and all employees were knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. One of the best activities I’ve ever done on a trip.”

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Seville: 3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour - Cooking inside stalls 75 to 77
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Seville: 3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour

6.3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 751 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

Start at Seville’s Triana Market with a morning walk through stalls selling local produce, meats, cheeses, and other ingredients. Then cook three Spanish dishes and a light dessert with an English-speaking chef. You will make salmorejo or gazpacho, spinach with chickpeas or another regional dish, and chicken paella, with a separate vegetable paella available.

“Having the cooking class right there in the market was extra special. Beautifully appointed, making it an awesome experience. And the fact that our class ended up being just three of us made for such an enjoyable, special afternoon! Maria was amazing, and her guidance made the day that much more incredible.”

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Valencia: Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour - Cooking your own paella, one step at a time
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Valencia: Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

7.Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 721 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Meet near Plaza de la Virgen, walk with your English-speaking guide through Central Market, then cook paella at your own station with a professional chef. Daniel, Reyes, Victor, and other instructors explain local ingredients, wine pairings, and traditional techniques before you sit down to eat paella, tapas, wine, and dessert.

“We had an amazing time at this paella cooking class in València. From the moment we arrived, the hosts made us feel welcome and relaxed. We learned so much about the history of paella, the local ingredients, and the traditional techniques that make the dish so special. And of course—the paella we made was absolutely delicious. This class was a highlight of our trip and we’d recommend it to anyone visiting València.”

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Barcelona: Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More - Starting at La Boqueria Market
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Barcelona: Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More

8.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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Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit - From market basket to Huertas kitchen
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Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit

9.Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 432 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Start at Mercado de Antón Martín, shop for Spanish ingredients, then cook tapas, croquetas, patatas bravas, and paella in Huertas. Guides including Andrea, Daniel, and Arantxa bring humor and practical tips to the English-language class. Vermouth, wine or beer, lunch, dessert, and ingredients are included.

“Danielle was very knowledgeable and actually taught us something, which was great compared to another cooking class I took in Colorado. It was also a very fun experience as our group was really friendly. The food was great as well! The only thing I didn’t like is at the end, while eat my paella, I looked up to do something. When I looked down at my plate of paella it was gone! I had no time to eat my paella! And I think they just threw it away , not sure. I just wish they would have asked me if I would like to take it with me.”

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Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class & Boqueria Market Tour - What happens once you reach the kitchen
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Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class & Boqueria Market Tour

10.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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Interactive Paella & Market: Bottomless Wine & Rambla Views - The Menu: Five Spanish Classics
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Interactive Paella & Market: Bottomless Wine & Rambla Views

11.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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Seafood paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market. - The eight-minute walk to the cooking kitchen
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Seafood paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

12.Seafood paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet near San Valero Parish, shop for paella ingredients at Ruzafa Market, then walk eight minutes to the kitchen. Chefs such as Ana, José, Cristina, and Valentín guide you through sangria and seafood paella, with tapas, salad, wine, dessert, coffee, and mistela included.

“Learned many things, besides preparing a Paella. Ana and Cristina took good care of us. We also went to the market and met the vendors. Another chef was involved in the other group that prepared a paella valenciana.”

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Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Market - Preparing Alicante rice in a purpose-built kitchen
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Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Market

13.Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 301 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $58Best value

Spend 3.5 hours with Alicante Tasting Club, visiting the Central Market with guides such as Cristina, Andrea, and Marina before preparing Alicante-style rice in a purpose-built kitchen. You will help make meat, seafood, or vegetarian dishes, share tapas and local drinks, and leave with recipes.

“The activity was really nice, the guide was super nice, helpfull and enthusiastic! In combination with the market was it also a really nice cultural experience.”

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Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop - Making Valencian paella with local chefs
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Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop

14.Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77

Meet your English-speaking guide at San Valero Church, visit Ruzafa Market, then cook paella with chefs such as Anna, José, Guillermo, and Christina. You will make sangría, taste tapas, learn the secret of socarrat, and share a full Valencian meal with wine, dessert, coffee, and mistela.

“The experience was perfect! Cooking together was interactive and fun, the vibe was very welcoming and warm! The chef explained every aspect of the recipe. We had plenty of delicious Spanish snacks with sangria before cooking. After we had our paella for lunch, we had a local dessert with wine and coffee. Thank you!”

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La Boqueria Market and Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona - Walking through La Boqueria with the chef
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La Boqueria Market and Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona

15.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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