Barcelona Full Market Tour, Tapas & Hands-On Paella Cooking Class
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Barcelona, Spain
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Explore a local Barcelona market with your chef leading the way
- Learn how to make traditional Paella—and enjoy your creations
- Local sangria, wines, and other Spanish goodies provided
- Group size zapped at 12 for a fun, small-group experience
Sample Menu
Starter
Catalan TAPAS & Pica Pica
- Pan con tomate: Do the signature Catalan move: rub ripe tomato on bread! - Artisanal jamón & cheese platter - Cava welcome drink
Main
Golden SEAFOOD PAELLA **Default** Notify in advance for Vegan/Meat Paella
• Prawns • Norway lobsters • Mussels • Squid • Cuttlefish • Bomba rice • Secret sofrito (learn our trick!) • Home made broth
Main
SANGRIA
Sangria Workshop - YOUR pitcher: Muddled fruits + Spanish wines - Non alcohol drinks available too (Virgin Sangria, water, soft drinks and juice)
Dessert
Seasonal SWEET FINALE
Savor a surprise Catalan dessert! Made with fresh market gems.
What's Included
- Lunch️ Catalan feast: Traditional starters & Tapas: Artisanal Jamón& cheeses, mussels. Golden Seafood Paella (prawns/lobster/mussels/squid). Free-flowing Sangria, Cava, Wine, soft drinks. Seasonal dessert!
- Dinner️Catalan feast: Traditional Starters&Tapas: Artisanal Jamón &cheese. Golden or BLACK INK Seafood Paella (prawns/lobster/mussels/squid). Free-flowing Sangria, Cava, Wine, Soft drinks. Seasonal dessert!
- Alcoholic BeveragesFree-flowing Sangria, Cava and Wine. Non alcoholic beverages: Virgin Sangria, water, soft drinks and juice
- *Market tour on Sundays and bank holidays (Market Closed)
- *Gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- La Rambla, 89, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
MON-SAT → Boqueria Mkt main entrance: Rambla 89-91, RED UMBRELLA☂️. SUNDAY & HOLIDAY → Calle Notariat 8, glass door, Paella Barcelona Cooking School *Sunday & Holiday: Boqueria market closed → EXTRA cooking/tapas/drinks!* LATE 5+min for Market tour → SKIP market, join us at Cooking School
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
1
Mercat de la Boqueria
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Short stroll from the market to cooking space 300m (less than 1,000 feet)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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
Natalie_B
This experience was a hit from every aspect. The tour of the market introduced us to so many delights. The hostess did a great job of building a team environment and getting everyone involved. Oh, and dare I mention that the food was fabulous!
I highly recommend this experience as a way to learn more about and eat authentic Paella.
Reviews
5.0
based on 216 reviews
Kristine_M, Apr 2026
Every detail from start to finish is well thought out. The paella was incredible and I can’t wait to try to make it at home. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for joining us and for the review! It means a great deal to us. Compliments to the chef (YOU) for the incredible paella. We would love to welcome you back one day and hear all about the recreation at home!
Anonymous, Apr 2026
What a fun, educational experience. From the amazing Barcelona market shopping tutorial to the expert seafood Paella building experience, it was an evening of firsts. I didn't know that squeezing the spleen was a thing in the kitchen, or how to properly prep Prawns but Maria showed us the wonders of the Mediterranean cuisine. Lots of wine, great information, laughs and delicious Paella.
If you're looking for a unique experience in Barcelona, this is it!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
It's so great hearing the experience from your perspective, it is exactly what we are going for. We take a lot of pride in our unique market tour and always focus on the classes being educational and fun. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the experience and Maria will be very happy when I pass the feedback on. Thank you for joining us.
Ethan_N, Apr 2026
Amazing experience! Buy fresh ingredients from La Boqueria market before a short walk to a beautiful kitchen to make authentic paella. Meet some great people, drink sangria and eat amazing Spanish food. A must for anyone wanting to have some fun in Barcelona and eat good!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Ethan, great summary and thanks so much for sharing your experience! We are delighted that you enjoyed your time with us and we would love to welcome you back one day!
Jennifer_P, Mar 2026
This was a casual, informative and interactive experience. And we had delicious food! Our group had ages from 9 to 70s and all seemed to enjoy.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Jennifer, thank you for pointing out how suitable the experience is for all ages, that means a lot to us. Paella is a community dish that everyone can contribute towards and enjoy together. We are delighted that the culture of paella came through in your class. We really appreciate the review and thanks for joining us!
Sarah_D, Mar 2026
Phenomenal experience! Loved the great tour of the Boqueria market and that we shopped for the ingredients we were cooking for our paella. Maria was so friendly and knowledgeable and she guided our class to cook paella in such a great way! Lots of delicious snacks during the class and then of course, our delicious paella to finish off! Everything was served with great wines, cava and sangria. Highly recommend this experience, it was worth every cent and more. Super fun girls trip experience! Thanks again to Maria!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Maria was delighted to hear this Sarah. The tour of La Boqueria really is great, it makes such a difference when you can stop and collect items you will be using, so you feel like a true local, from market to plate! Thank you for the recommendation and for joining us. It is really appreciated.
Mark_T, Mar 2026
What an outstanding experience. A walk through a beautiful market brimming with local fresh fruits, produce, spices, and seafood with meaningful tastings along the way. A slight stroll into a nearby neighborhood led to a wonderful professional kitchen. Informative, Tangible, Enlightening, and Entertaining. Loved it! Thank you Emma
Response from Host, Apr 2026
See, smell and taste Barcelona! What a great review Mark, thank you. So glad you enjoyed the tasting "pit stops" to really immerse yourself in the market (not just a grab and go). We take a lot of pride in our professional location and we are delighted to read you loved the experience. "Informative, Tangible, Enlightening, and Entertaining" sounds just like Emma. Thank you for those kind words.
Wayne_W, Mar 2026
Wonderful experience, cuisine education, hosts and food! We really enjoyed the entire experience and the education!
Jacqueline_H, Feb 2026
What a wonderful evening! We started the class at La Boqueria market tour while we shopped for the paella ingredients. The classroom/kitchen was lovely, spacious and well appointed. It was a collaborative experience for all of us from start to finish. It was a very hands on experience. Our teacher/chef Maria was clearly passionate about cooking and teaching. She was engaging and enthusiastic as she explained and demonstrated the art of paella making! I highly recommend taking this class when on a stay in Barcelona!
Nicole_R, Dec 2025
It was such an amazing experience. I especially loved the market part of the experience. It was great to learn about the items we were putting in our wonderful paella!
D_R, Nov 2025
We brought our family to this event who had not been to Barcelona before and it was a perfect introduction to the city. We all learned a lot about the city, fresh seafood and cooking techniques for Paella. Highly recommend.
Amy_D, Nov 2025
5 STARS!! Highly recommend this Paella Cooking Class!! Maria was amazing and explained every step of the prep and cooking process! Top notch from shopping for the ingredients at the market to walking over to the most beautiful kitchen where we all took part in making Sangria, and cooking our seafood Paella! The wine and sangria was plentiful!! I would take this class again if we’re ever back in Barcelona!
Natalie_B, Nov 2025
This experience was a hit from every aspect. The tour of the market introduced us to so many delights. The hostess did a great job of building a team environment and getting everyone involved. Oh, and dare I mention that the food was fabulous!
I highly recommend this experience as a way to learn more about and eat authentic Paella.
Debra_Z, Nov 2025
Chef Emma was absolutely amazing! The entire experience from walking around La Boqueria, cooking tapas, sangria and paella, and to enjoying a meal and dessert as a group was absolutely fabulous. We would absolutely recommend this specific class with Chef Emma to anyone looking for a fun, inclusive cooking experience! Not a lot of prior kitchen experience is needed to have a great time, the class is very well suited for all cooking ability levels.
Barbara_S, Oct 2025
We learned the Catalan way of preparing bread with tomato and Paella. Catalan paella was different from other paella’s I’ve had but absolutely delicious. We toured a local market and Emma gave us great information on the local fresh fruits, seafood, spices, oils etc. We all joined in on preparing the paella ingredients and then cooking the paella. A few others prepared Sangria. Everything was fun, informative and YUMMY! Emma was a wonderful teacher.
Brittany_B, Oct 2025
We had such a fantastic time at this cooking class and market tour! We had a lovely group, and our chef facilitated the tour and cooking so well by sharing her knowledge and love for her culture and home! If you are considering this tour at all, definitely book it!
Bradley_P, Oct 2025
This was a great hands on experience. Wonderful food. 100% recommend for any skill level. So professional. The facility was also beautiful.
Chris_H, Oct 2025
We walked through the market but the ‘chef’ had clearly prearranged food purchases prior to arrival (guessing he does this quite regularly and knows exactly what he wants). Experience was fun and enjoyable, predominately due to guests interaction. Cooking location was quite a distance from the market - walking, but exceptionally clean and well lit. Bathroom above expectations.
Seafood paella - mediocre at best. Hence 3 Stars.
loyf_s, Oct 2025
So fun and informative!! The Chef was amazing, taught the class so much. Not only in class but in the market buying ingredients.
Julie_E, Sep 2025
Must do. Maria lead a great, relaxing class where we got to know the other diners, and we learned a lot about seafood in this region. It was fun, educational, delicious, and the Cava and sangria flowed freely.
I’d definitely do this again, given the chance.
Ignacio_R, Sep 2025
This paella class was incredible! The host was friendly and fun, and the market visit made the whole experience even better. Cooking together was easy, enjoyable, and the paella was absolutely delicious. Truly one of the best things we did in Barcelona, don’t miss it!
Gary_C, Sep 2025
Fantastic evening of learning the art of cooking paella.. Wonderful chef Maria took us through the art of paella cooking, From purchasing the ingredients to cooking this amazing meal. If you get a chance to experience this class in Barcelona, please take it. You will be rewarded with a magical evening.
Patricia_R, Sep 2025
Chef Emma was most enthusiastic and talented. She kept our party lively and the food and fantastic.
Seafood paella from the market with an enjoyable group adventure
Deana_B, Sep 2025
This was such a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend it. The chef Maria was fantastic and she showed us, as a group, how to buy and prepare the food. It was a small group, which was really lovely and by the time we finished making dinner and sangria we were all friends. This is a must for your to do list. It is truly a unique experience and I really enjoyed every minute of it. We had so
much fun learning and cooking together.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
So wonderful to read this! We're thrilled you enjoyed your time with us and that Chef Maria made the experience so special. That's exactly the vibe we aim for—turning a small group into friends by the end of the night! Thanks so much for the high recommendation. It means the world to us.
Can't wait to cook with you again someday!
All the best,
The Paella Barcelona Cooking School Team
Birgitta_W, Aug 2025
We began with a starter and a glass of local wine
Very tasty
Informative about traditions from here
Fun
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed the traditional Catalan starter and delicious seafood Paella paired with local wine! 🍷
We love sharing a taste of Barcelona’s food culture at our paella cooking class in Barcelona —it’s all about good food, good stories, and good fun.
Thanks for joining the class!
Hope to cook with you again,
The Paella Barcelona Cooking School Team
Bruce_A, Jul 2025
Really enjoyed the whole experience. From the booking, the location the flow participants - all great and especially the course itself. Wonderful
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the entire experience—from the booking process and our central location to the flow of the class and the wonderful group of participants.
Our team works hard to create a seamless and memorable paella cooking experience in Barcelona, so it means the world to us that you found the course itself to be wonderful.
We hope to have the pleasure of cooking with you again in the future!
Warmly,
The Paella Barcelona Cooking School Team
Jose_T, Jul 2025
Intimate, engaging and delicious! Get submerged in Spanish cooking in the middle of Barcelona and come out with a black tongue and mouth! A wonderful experience that will give you an excellent understanding of how to prepare the most popular dish in Spain: paella! Yum!
Aleck_M, Jul 2025
If you’re looking for a fun experience and want to learn how to make paella and sangria don’t skip this tour.
Bret_H, Jul 2025
Our chef and guide was a pleasure to spend time with. She shared a wealth of knowledge (a third generation chef) about the Boqueria market and about making paella and sangria. The experience was informative and fun with lots of laughter.
Aidan_C, Jun 2025
Great market tour and hands on cooking class. Seafood paella, appetizer with bread garlic, tomato, ham and cheese and sangria were all delicious. Highlight of our trip!
amber_k, Jun 2025
We loved doing the paella class. I had a dietary restriction, and they were wonderfully accommodating. We had cava and made bread with tomatoes, sangria, three kinds of paella, and dessert. We left full and very happy!
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