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The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular markets tours in Spain. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Shop Boqueria with a chef, cook seafood paella and tapas, and mix unlimited sangria in a 3-hour Barcelona class.
“This was really interesting, the chef took us to the market where we bought some things we will need to cook. Then we made the food and it was really delicious”
Boqueria market to paella pan in Barcelona: small-group 3-hour cooking class with tapas, sangria, and a recipe copy for home.
“Maria was a wonderful teacher. She made the experience very fun and time flew by. The Paella came out delicious!”
Valencia paella class with Mercat Central shopping, step-by-step cooking, wine and tapas, and a small-group lunch that’s easy to repeat.
“Fun and interesting experience. Victor was energetic and made sure we all introduced ourselves and it was nice to spend a little time with people from different countries. I was disappointed that we didn’t get to shop at central market as the event title stated since it was Sunday but we were not informed about…”
Hands-on Valencian paella cooking class with a Ruzafa market stop, tapas, sangria workshop, and wine, dessert, and coffee.
“Great hosts Jose and Anna! Very inclusive Lots of laughs and alcohol! Lol Nice to meet other travellers from around the world!”
Chef-led Triana Market tour and Seville cooking class: 3-course lunch, sangria and drinks, and written recipes to take home.
“Had a great time with the market tour — Sabrina was very knowledgeable — cooking the salmorejo, spinach and garbanzo appetizer, and paella. Dom was a great chef and made the whole experience fun and informational. Can’t wait to make these foods at home!”
Shop Triana Market and cook classic Seville dishes in a 3.5-hour class with sangria, hands-on lessons, and lunch for $88.
“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.”
Shop Mercado Central ingredients, cook authentic Valencia paella with a chef, then eat tapas, wine, paella, and dessert in one 4-hour experience.
“Great idea and execution! We had a great time learning not only how to make paella but the history around paella and its ingredients. Daniel was great as was his assistant Sofia. It’s a really fun activity that I recommend. Our paella was pretty tasty too.”
Hands-on Barcelona paella class with La Boqueria market visit, homemade sangria, tapas, dessert, and take-home recipe in 3 hours.
“Amazing activity, highly recommend. Yaya was superb - a fantastic evening.”
A 3-hour San Sebastián pintxo crawl with market bites, guided pintxo stops, wine and dessert, plus local bar tips in a small group.
“It was an intimate tour with good food and wine. Our guide was knowledgeable and pleasant company. We also learned a little on the local history.”
Taste Barcelona in 3 hours: Santa Caterina market, cava, vermut, turrón, croissants and seafood paella with a small-group local guide.
“Mick was a fantastic tour guide who was well versed in history, and in a previous life had been a chef. Who better to guide our group on a food tour of Barcelona. He was quite amiable, and took us to places we would never have discovered on our own. We were introduced to local…”
Shop Madrid’s market, cook tapas and patatas bravas in a Huertas kitchen, and eat lunch with drinks in a small English group.
“The host canceled our activity and we were provided with an option to visit and eat Spanish cuisine, however, we were not interested in visiting and eating Spanish cuisine, but rather we wanted to learn how to cook Paella. We were a bit disappointed and did not opt in for the option provided.”
Shop La Boqueria with a chef, cook a 4-course tapas-style meal, and eat with unlimited Spanish wines in 3–4 hours in Barcelona.
“I really appreciated the morning class which started at the market. Sonia was very comfortable with the vendors and it added to the authenticity of the visit. All of the food we made was wonderful. Sonia was an excellent guide and chef.”
Shop Boqueria produce, cook paella and crema catalana, and sip wine with La Rambla views in a small 4-hour English class.
“Great experience. Our chef, Juan, knew seemingly everyone in the market. We learned a lot, from grades of ham to preparation techniques to taste discernment. Well worth it.”
Valencia paella workshop with Mercado Algirós market visit: cook paellavalenciana, tortilla and coca en llanda, with wine.
“Excellent experience, totally worth it, the meal is superb and the chef is nice and funny. 10/10 would do it again.”
Shop Ruzafa market, cook seafood paella and sangria in a small group, then eat tapas, salad, wine, dessert, and coffee in Valencia.
“València is world-famous for its paella, so we knew we needed to devote some time to learning about and eating it on our visit! This cooking class through “My First Paella” was the perfect way to do both. A tour, a cooking class, and a social activity all in one, you won’t regret this experience!…”
