Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop
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Valencia, Spain
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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
- Skip the restaurant reservations and learn to make authentic paella
- Take home a skill that lasts longer than most souvenirs
- Keep costs down with this shared experience
- Wine, sangria, mistela (fortified wine), salad, and dessert are included
Sample Menu
Starter
Tapas
Patatas bravas with sojanesa, Jamón serrano, Manchego cheese, Steamed mussels, Olives
Main
Paella, Valencian Tomato Salad
Dessert
Seasonal fruit, Valencian Cake, Sweet Wine and Coffee
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Wine tasting
- Bottomless Sangría
- Dessert
- Tomato Salad
- Soft drink
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Parroquia de San ValeroCarrer del Pare Perera, 6, L'Eixample, 46006 València, Valencia, Spain
We will meet in Parroquia San Valero (in the stairs) at 11:00am Carrer del Pare Perera, 6 46006 Valencia
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.11:00 am
What To Expect
1
Mercado De Ruzafa
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kayla_S
The team at My First Paella is hands down, the best!!! There are three guides total in a class, the way they split up and share the info flows perfectly. We could not stop laughing! They do not cook for you, so get ready to learn hands on!! We are so glad we did this class. We also happened to have a heck of a time getting to the class. We were late and missed the market visit but they were so kind and let us stay for the cooking portion! Beautiful memories made and even better food. Oh and try to get with Jose if you have the chance!!
Reviews
5.0
based on 956 reviews
Joseph_G, May 2026
This was a wonderful experience! We really enjoyed learning how to make paella, as well as spending time with the others in the class, and the teachers - Guillermo and Christina. They made it feel like a party!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks so much! 😊 We’re so happy you had a great time—Guillermo and Cristina will love this! Glad it felt like a party 🎉 Hope to see you again soon!
Cathy_H, Apr 2026
I had never done a cooking class OR eaten paella. This adventure was a fabulous introduction to both! We had so much fun. The sangria, tapas, and paella were outstanding, and the staff was amazing. I highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
So happy to hear this was your first paella and cooking class — what a way to start! 😊
Thanks for the kind words about the sangria, tapas and team. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Estrella_B, Mar 2026
I did this tour two summers ago while in Spain and I still think about this class often. So much fun making the paella!! They give you unlimited drinks too and applies and honestly, that was a nice surprise. Some tours are quite stingy with the extras. So this was wonderful! And of course, the paella was AMAZING! Definitely do it!!
Kathryn_H, Mar 2026
This was such a fun class! I don't eat seafood, so I was happy to find a paella class that cooked a traditional Valencian paella with chicken and rabbit (and even snails!). The instructors were great at making sure everyone was involved and the finished product was fantastic.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much! 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed the authentic Valencian paella and the hands-on experience. So happy you loved the final result—hope to see you again soon! 🥘✨
Kepler_J, Feb 2026
This is a must-do activity! The staff are warm, kind, and extremely knowledgeable - this was the highlight of my trip to Spain. 100% recommend!
Kim_L, Feb 2026
Absolutely fabulous! Anna, Christina & Guillaume were gracious hosts and patient teachers, who kept us laughing and drinking the whole time.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🥘✨ Ana, Cristina Guillermo will be so happy to hear this! We’re glad you enjoyed the laughs, the drinks, and the learning — that’s exactly the experience we love to create. Hope to cook together again soon! 😊
Jeanette_B, Feb 2026
Great experience making paella. Learned a lot. Enjoyed the Sangria and pre cooking tapas. Ana was fantastic and the pre-cooking tour was also great!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊
We’re glad you enjoyed learning how to make paella, the sangria, and the pre-cooking tapas. We’ll be sure to pass your lovely words on to Ana! Hope to see you again soon in Valencia. 🥘✨
swati_p, Nov 2025
This was a great experience and a lot of fun! We had a great afternoon of tapas, sangria, and the paella that we made! It was great to learn about traditional Valencian paella. The instructors were fun, esp Jose, and helpful!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for your comment! We are delighted that you enjoyed the tapas, sangria and cooking your own paella. We were delighted to have shared that afternoon with you!
Susan_P, Nov 2025
Had an excellent experience at My First Paella. We were served delicious tapas and sangria. Then we got hands on with the cooking of the meal. Finally the group sat and ate our delicious lunch. We got lots of interesting information about València and the tradition of paella.
Craig_M, Nov 2025
A great experience, from start, to finish. The energy was incredible, and we learned the customs, and the process for creating paella.
Mary_R, Nov 2025
Anna, the chef/instructor was cheerful, attentive and knowledgeable. She was well organized and did a great job of explaining how to prepare everything. We had a fun time and learned a lot, and enjoyed the meal at the end.
Susan_L, Nov 2025
Enthusiastic guides, excellent food and sangria. Really fun was to spend an afternoon. There was no shortage of sangria, wine and aperitif by the way.
Arlene_M, Nov 2025
It was so informative, casual& delicious! It was so worth doing. We all loved it & everything was perfect!
Vicky_F, Oct 2025
Be prepared to have a great time, meet people from around the world and, oh yeah, learn to make fantastic paella from enthusiastic local instructors.
Gerard_O, Oct 2025
What a fun interactive useful experience. Jose and Anna were amazing as was the food and Sangria and meeting new people.
jeff_s, Oct 2025
We had a great time. Sangria, tapas and making the paella was a lot of fun and laughs. The end result was delicious.
Sarah_B, Oct 2025
We do cooking classes often in holiday and this one was the best we have taken. From start to finish that were attentive, engaging, fun and taught us how to make great paella and sangria! Great job!!
Evelyn_T, Oct 2025
So much fun! Paella turned out amazing! Sangria was delicious too! We learned so much and also met fellow travellers. Great experience! Would definitely do it again.
CHRIS_M, Oct 2025
Go with an empty stomach - tapas, paella and dessert is plenty to eat! Fun experience with knowledgeable hosts. Recipes on their website are worthwhile - will try at home.
vince_v, Oct 2025
Meet and greet people while cooking all together this is what the art of cooking paella is all about
Marc_L, Sept 2025
Very much fun activity and very learnative, the animators are knowledgeable and gives a lot of explanations
elsacos, Sept 2025
Great hosts Jose and Anna!
Very inclusive
Lots of laughs and alcohol! Lol
Nice to meet other travellers
from around the world!
James_H, Sept 2025
Hosts were amazing and the whole experience was very interesting and entertaining. Would absolutely recommend!
Jessica_B, Sept 2025
If you’re in Valencia, don’t miss this experience. What an amazing spot - you learn about the food/history, enjoy great laughter by the hosts and come back to a venue to cook, eat and drink with others. 10/10 recommended!
Susan_M, Sept 2025
What a great way to learn to make Paella!
Jose and Anna were wonderful hosts and instructors. Great fun and entertainment throughout. Learned all the steps in this hands on experience.
By the end of the session - mission accomplished! It was like cooking and eating with good friends and family. Thanks My first Paella team!
pietro_r, Sept 2025
Really good time making Paella with locals. Mixed group of people. after a little sangria everyone was laughing and talking. hosts were fun
Vincent_O, Sept 2025
It was a great and unique experience learning the historical culture and cuisine of Paella. Would highly recommend for those who are traveling solo or with a group.
Kayla_S, Sept 2025
The team at My First Paella is hands down, the best!!! There are three guides total in a class, the way they split up and share the info flows perfectly. We could not stop laughing! They do not cook for you, so get ready to learn hands on!! We are so glad we did this class. We also happened to have a heck of a time getting to the class. We were late and missed the market visit but they were so kind and let us stay for the cooking portion! Beautiful memories made and even better food. Oh and try to get with Jose if you have the chance!!
Dawn_V, Aug 2025
This was a great experience and fun activity to participate in while visiting Valencia. The 2 people running the class worked well together. They were authentic and informative while also making the class incredibly enjoyable for everyone! I highly recommend My First Paella!
Anna_P, Aug 2025
So much fun! We were cooking paella as a group of 3, we were drinking Sangria, and other delicious drinks, and learning alot of skills along the way.
Btw we met outside the Rufazza market, outside the church, Parroquia de San Valero.
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