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The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular shopping 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.
“It was a great guided tour and cooking class. Andres was an amazing guide and chef. he made us feel comfortable and expressed his knowledge in a clear manner. Made us feel at home in Barcelona”
Boqueria market to paella pan in Barcelona: small-group 3-hour cooking class with tapas, sangria, and a recipe copy for home.
“What an amazing experience - must do! Wonderful cooking class with Maria and friends. There were 4 of us in the class and we laughed and go to know each other while we shopped, learned, chopped and cooked. Great little tidbits of knowledge with an amazing meal. 5 stars for sure!!!!!”
Valencia paella class with Mercat Central shopping, step-by-step cooking, wine and tapas, and a small-group lunch that’s easy to repeat.
“Meaghan offered an informative , fun and upbeat experience for all. She provided historical in along the way in our trek to and through the Mercado Central and offered helpful input and guidance throughout the cooking class experience. She was attentive, informative, fun and not pushy or off-putting in any way. We had a group…”
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.
“My mom and I had a really nice time at the cooking class. The tour through the market was informative and the recipes we cooked are ones we will definitely be making again at home. The team was so friendly and helpful. We look forward to visiting again!”
Shop Triana Market and cook classic Seville dishes in a 3.5-hour class with sangria, hands-on lessons, and lunch for $88.
“Pilar was amazing. She taught us so much about Spanish food and culture during this fantastic evening of roaming tapas. I highly recommend it!”
Shop Mercado Central ingredients, cook authentic Valencia paella with a chef, then eat tapas, wine, paella, and dessert in one 4-hour experience.
“What a wonderful and complete experience! We first met with our chef Daniel who on the way to the market gave us useful and fun facts about Valencia and the market itself. After the grocery shopping, once we got to the location - a nice restaurant with a fully equipped kitchen - we were introduced…”
Hands-on Barcelona paella class with La Boqueria market visit, homemade sangria, tapas, dessert, and take-home recipe in 3 hours.
“An excellent time. Eitia was a fantastic chef and did a wonderful job in guiding us through the steps in making a Paella. We met at the main kitchen hen and then walked to an alternate kitchen which was nicely appointed. A great group and lots of fun. The food and drinks were fantastic. Definitely…”
Luxury 40-minute coach from Barcelona to La Roca Village: shop 150+ boutiques with a VIP 10% pass and return hassle-free.
“It was a wonderful experience. Transportation is on time. Bus is clean.”
A 3-hour San Sebastián pintxo crawl with market bites, guided pintxo stops, wine and dessert, plus local bar tips in a small group.
“Had a great time with Martin met some nice people. Martin took us to several very cool places and we got to try some delicious food. We really enjoyed the evening not having to choose where we are going or what to order or having to pay the bill. we just relaxed and had fun…”
Taste Barcelona in 3 hours: Santa Caterina market, cava, vermut, turrón, croissants and seafood paella with a small-group local guide.
“James was a wonderful guide! He is so enthusiastic, you can tell how much he loves Barcelona. The food and drink was varied and very good. It was too much food for me, but I don't have a big appetite. I would not hesitate to take this tour again.”
Shop Madrid’s market, cook tapas and patatas bravas in a Huertas kitchen, and eat lunch with drinks in a small English group.
“Wonderful experience! Hands on learning, delicious food and wine, beautiful space for class. A definite must do!”
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.
“Great time with Juan! Can’t wait til he comes to the states and makes pizza with me.”
Shop Boqueria produce, cook paella and crema catalana, and sip wine with La Rambla views in a small 4-hour English class.
“Sonia was an amazing host and made the whole time fund and entertaining! The food was incredible and my whole family joined in and the prepping! So glad we had the experience!”
Valencia paella workshop with Mercado Algirós market visit: cook paellavalenciana, tortilla and coca en llanda, with wine.
“We didn't know what to expect when we booked thia tour, but we had so much fun and learned alot about cooking! The chef and sommelier were fantastic and funny, and were very skilled in getting everyone involved, including a couple of kids that were in the group. We prepared the vegetables, added ingredients and…”
