Top Spain Classes & Workshops

Join for an adventure through Alicante's unique culinary world. During this tour, you'll indulge in the sumptuous snacks and tapas of the region. Your guides will be delighted to show you around the local market—over 100 years old—where you can sample everything from freshly picked fruits and veggies to handmade dishes accompanied by traditional beverages. Plus, hear stories about each product’s history so that your experience can truly be one-of-a-kind.

Experience a piece of the culture of southern Spain with a flamenco dancing lesson in Seville. Part of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, flamenco is an art form born in Spain's Andalusia region. At the city center, you'll learn basic flamenco movements and perform a dance in traditional clothing, just like the professionals do.

Learn to make a traditional paella in Valencia - the home of this famous dish! Meet your guide and start the experience with a stroll around Mercado Central de Valencia to buy your fresh ingredients. You’ll then go to the paella kitchen for a live paella course with a professional chef who will teach you all the tips and tricks. Everyone will have their own cooking station (between 1-3 people) and the chef will guide you through, step-by-step, to make your own authentic paella. Get ready to have some fun, learning the classic Valencia recipe with a glass of wine in hand. Then after your hard work, sit back and enjoy some local tapas, wine and, of course, your very own paella. Your paella cooking class Valencia finishes with a sweet treat before returning to the meeting point accompanied by the guide.

Experience Barcelona's food scene in a more immersive way than by simply booking a restaurant meal. Instead, learn to make Spanish tapas, traditional paella, and sangria with the hands-on help of a chef, then share a hearty meal of classic local cuisine that you've helped make. All great Spanish food starts with super fresh ingredients, and you begin this cooking class with a guided trip through La Boqueria market before heading to a professional teaching kitchen.

Go beyond enjoying an authentic Spanish meal with this chef-led foodie experience—from market to plate. First, you’ll head to the famous La Boqueria market, scoping out fresh ingredients. Shopping complete, you’ll head to the classroom for tapas and sangria before fastening your apron and trying your hand at paella. Once everything's plated, sit down to your creation with your fellow chefs, toasting to your best meal in Barcelona.

Practical, crafty travelers will love the opportunity to learn Spanish leathercraft techniques, some of which haven’t changed in centuries. In the heart of Madrid, make a personalized leather item with the help of an experienced instructor. Craft a wallet, belt, coin purse, or something you design yourself. You’ll receive the undivided attention of your instructor as this is a private workshop.

Unlike other cooking experiences that can be packed full of people, this Barcelona small-group cooking class lets you master the art of Spanish paella in an intimate setting. First, hit up a local market with your chef-guide to pick up fresh ingredients. Once back at the studio, drink local wines and craft your own paella. Come hungry and create a full meal—with skills to take home.

Every night, the Cueva Flamenca los Amayas becomes a vibrant stage where art, emotion, and tradition come together. Located in the heart of Sacromonte, this centuries-old cave hosts an intimate show of pure flamenco, without PA systems or gimmicks, where every sound and every gesture are experienced up close. Here, flamenco is not performed, it is lived. The artists, many of them members of the Amaya family, have grown up with this music as their everyday language. The result is an authentic, emotional experience deeply connected to the neighborhood's roots. The Cueva de los Amayas offers a close-up, real, and magical experience in the most authentic flamenco setting. Furthermore, its careful lighting and intimate atmosphere allow the viewer to feel every note, every moan, and every heel tap with an intensity that is difficult to describe. It's not just a spectacle: it's an immersion in the gypsy soul of Granada, which remains alive in these white caves.

Learn about the history of olive oil and gain insight into production processes at the oldest working olive mill in Mallorca. On this private tour, the owners will welcome you into their home as you discover the traditional method of pressing, see a 1,000-year-old olive tree, and treat your senses to a delicious brunch consisting of local delicacies. An hour of learning, tasting, and indulging awaits you.

Discover the Basque Country’s signature dishes by learning how to make them yourself with this cookery class. Begin with a visit to the market to learn about the defining ingredients of Basque cuisine. Then get hands-on as you prepare a four-course lunch, including a sweet treat for dessert. Sit down, relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of local wine to match each course.

When it comes to cooking, books and videos are no substitute for learning from a local. Bring home recipes to remember when you book this small-group cooking class. Prepare a 4-dish lunch or dinner, with a paella entrée (vegetarian and vegan options available on request), then enjoy it with local wine. Nibble on local snacks as you learn the basics, and hear about history, culture and traditions too.

Avoid crowded restaurants and learn to make an authentic paella in its birthplace—Valencia. Join this evening class and master traditional techniques such as "socarrat," the prized crispy rice crust. Plus, sample tapas and learn to make a classic sangria. Then, sit down to your homemade meal, complete with sides and dessert.

Enjoy a more immersive and intimate way to explore Palma de Mallorca’s food scene—and have the special chance to learn directly from a local chef—during this small-group cooking class. With your instructor’s hands-on guidance, you’ll create a 7-course meal of classic dishes, from Spanish tortilla and paella to crema Catalana. Then, feast on your culinary creations together, all accompanied by water, soft drinks, and wine.

Valencia is the unquestioned home of paella. Avoid tourist traps and master the art of the classic Valencian paella—made with chicken and rabbit, not seafood—during this cooking class. Browse the Ruzafa Market alongside Spanish chefs. Then, learn to make sangria as you enjoy some welcome tapas bites before settling down to craft Spain’s signature dish. Finally, feast on the fruits of your labor with your fellow classmates

Connect with Alicante’s culture and flavors as you make homemade paella, sangria, and tapas. Learn about the different ingredients essential to each dish and how to shop at the market like a local as you interact with stall owners and support small businesses. Practice new cooking techniques and get tips from a chef so you can make these Spanish dishes at home.

Accompanied by a local foodie, you'll visit the famous and spectacular market in Plaza de Lugo, where you'll discover the richness and variety of the region's produce. You'll have the opportunity to chat with the fishmongers and learn more about Galicia's extensive culinary culture. Once we finish shopping, the purchased ingredients will be brought to the kitchen. In this cozy and exclusive space located in the center of La Coruña, just minutes from the market, you'll be able to enjoy the cuisine and participate in creating the menu before tasting it. The experience can be conducted in English or Spanish. The hosts are bilingual.

Be inspired by Antoni Gaudí with a fun, family-friendly mosaic workshop in Barcelona. Learn the trencadis technique he pioneered, using glass or ceramic shards to create a masterpiece of your own, like a photo frame or coaster. It's a wonderful choice for art-lovers, whatever their skill level, and a great way to end your Barcelona vacation with a totally unique souvenir.

Go in-depth with Spanish cooking during this half-day cooking class in Mallorca. With a professional chef as your guide, you'll learn about the local cuisine and Spain's culinary history while preparing a meal. Complete some easy recipes that you can take home to prepare for your friends and family after your trip. After the meal prep, sit down with your fellow classmates and a nice Spanish wine to dine and chat.

Uncover the secrets of Spanish cuisine with a traditional cooking class in Madrid. Get hands-on guidance in a small-group setting as you create classic dishes such as tapas and paella. Master new skills under the guidance of an expert chef, then sit down to feast on your homemade creations, accompanied by a glass of sangria. Receive a recipe booklet so you can recreate your dishes at home.

Learn to cook several traditional Spanish dishes—and enjoy a hearty, gourmet meal that you’ve prepared yourself—during this hands-on cooking class. In the evening, head to the Mercado de Triana, and grab an apron: with your guide’s instruction, you’ll cook a 3-course meal, including gazpacho or salmorejo, a classic “tapa,” Valencian paella, and a simple and refreshing dessert to follow. Sangria is made and served during cooking time and up to 2 drinks per person (wine, beer, soda, etc.) are offered with the meal.

Rather than just eating signature Spanish dishes, learn the art of making perfect Spanish paella directly from a chef during a cooking class and market tour in Malaga. Pick out the ingredients at a vibrant food market, make a traditional paella and 'gazpacho' (chilled soup) with expert instruction, and feast on your creations with your fellow cooks, accompanied by beer or wine. Tastings of popular local snacks are included for an authentic culinary experience.

Get a taste of Spain during a hands-on cooking class in Madrid including wine pairings. Learn how to prepare traditional tapas during a half-day class where you are welcomed with a glass of cava. After cooking dishes such as garlic prawns and stuffed piquillo peppers, sit down to feast on everything you’ve prepared, plus a main course and dessert. Sample different Spanish wines throughout.

Step into the shoes of a Spanish chef and learn to make Valencia’s signature dish during a hands-on paella cooking lesson. Travel outside the city to a traditional farmhouse, where a gourmet instructor shows you the secrets behind this famous rice-and-seafood dish. Sit down to enjoy the home-cooked cuisine while surrounded by a landscape of orange trees and rice paddies for an authentic Valencian experience.