Small-Group Paella Class, Tapas & Market Tour Central Barcelona

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Barcelona, Spain

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10+ bookings last month.

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Laura_E ·

Jul 2026

We took a paella class with Claudia and it was one of the highlights of our trip. We had tapas, learned to cook a Spanish omelet, paella, and crema Catalan. All in the cutest space overlooking a plaza. While the food cooked, we drank wine on the balcony and listen to the crowd cheers for the World Cup. Everything about this experience was amazing.

· Dennis_L ·

May 2026

Oh My God!!! It was fantastic. I haven’t enjoyed a tour like this ever. Claudia was so good at this, I wanted to pack her up and take her home! She make the experience very special. Of course along with the other 4 people/2couples. She brought us out of out quiet selves to interact with each other. Her stories and comments on life and Barcelona were exceptional.

· Ashley_A ·

May 2026

Overall fantastic experience! Our guide, Claudia, was so much fun and gave useful insights and tips for buying the best quality of local products. She is also a skilled chef so the food was amazing; and the smaller group allowed us to interact with our guide more and learn so much! Don’t get fooled by the lower priced experiences like this one - This one is worth every penny!

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Overview

Prepare some of the classic dishes of Catalonia—and enjoy a more personal culinary experience—during this intimate, small-group half-day cooking class in Barcelona. Begin with a tour of the iconic Boqueria market. Then, head to your chef host's home and sample 10 different tapas. Together, prepare a 3-course meal of Spanish omelette, paella, and crema Catalana, accompanied by unlimited wine.

Pick between lunch and dinner options to fit your schedule
Walk away with new culinary skills, thanks to this beginner-friendly class
Visit the Boqueria market, one of Barcelona's top foodie destinations
This small-group cooking class ensures hands-on guidance

Sample Menu

Starter

MAIN DISH - COOKING CLASS

Seafood Paella

Starter

SECOND DISH - Cooking Class

Spanish omelette

Dessert

DESSERT - Cooking Class

Catalan cream with berries

Starter

Brava potatoes with sauces.

Starter

Traditional croquettes.

Starter

Assortment of iberian sausages.

Starter

Andalusian fish.

Starter

Prawns to garlic.

Starter

Manchego cheese & Cantabrian anchovies.

Starter

Mussels with sauce & Octopus a feira.

What's Included

The cooking class consists of preparing a complete gourmet menu guided by a professional chef.
A complete menu with drinks and coffees served in Imperial table format.
You'll start by visiting La Boquería market accompanied by the chef or his assistant.
Tasting of 10 Tapas with wine tasting and explanation of Spanish gastronomy through those Tapas.
The menu can be adapted to any type of diet: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tipping is voluntary and optional.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Pl. Reial, 3, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
The building does not have an elevator If you enter through the main door of Plaça Reial, you have to turn left until the corner. Our portal is next to the GLACIAR restaurant, black door

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Mercat de la Boqueria

Just Royal Bcn

Placa Reial

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Minimum age is 9 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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

KC_K

This was an absolutely wonderful experience! Claudia hosted an enjoyable, and informative cooking event. The tapas that were prepared ahead of time were delicious. We really enjoyed visiting the La Boqueteria marketplace. Preparing the paella, Spanish omelette, & Catalan crème was a fun and educational hands-on experience. All in all, it was a highly enjoyable and very tasty experience that we would strongly recommend to anyone coming to Barcelona.

Reviews

4.9

based on 331 reviews

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We took a paella class...

Laura_E, Jul 2026

Had so much fun!! Loved...

Samantha_S, Jun 2026

Had so much fun!! Loved learning some new cooking techniques and I'm excited to make paella at home now!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hi, it was a pleasure meeting you and spending time with you. I hope to see you here again soon.

Great Day Cooking Paella

GINO_M, Jun 2026

Excellent cooking class and market visit. Claudia was a knowledgeable and excellent host! Must do in Barcelona!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I hope to see you again sometime.

So fun, I found and...

Christina_F, Jun 2026

So fun and delicious! Our three teenagers loved it and it can difficult to find something they all enjoy. The Chef and her assistant were engaging and so fun$

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for participating in our cooking experience. It was a real pleasure meeting you.

Fun class

Tammy_H, May 2026

Claudia was fantastic and very personable. The visit to the market was very interesting and we learned a lot. She also taught us cooking skills that I did not know before the class. Overall, this was a 10/10 experience.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope to see you again sometime.

Best Cooking Experience in Barcelona

Dennis_L, May 2026

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I hope to see you again sometime.

Much more than expected!!

Ashley_A, May 2026

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hi, thanks for your kind words. I hope to see you here again sometime.

How to make a great Paella and enjoy eating great tapas

Juan_M, Apr 2026

Great experience, learned how to cook Paella and enjoyed eating tapas. The chef was excellent in giving directions and tips for a great paella.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras. Espero volver a verte pronto.

Fun cooking experience in Barcelona

Michael_P, Apr 2026

Fun event. Tour of La Boqueria market followed by a Spanish tortilla and paella cooking class with wine and tapas served. Young and energetic host/chef kept everyone engaged. Was a small group, just my son and I, and a family of 4. Not very much hands on cooking, each group got to do one task for a dish overall cooked by the chef. Comfortable environment. Bit difficult to find the poorly marked entrance door.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for participating in our cooking experience. It was a real pleasure meeting you.

Paella masterpiece

david_a, Apr 2026

Great class with Claudia. She was funny, entertaining, and an amazing teacher. We sampled multiple tapas with wine of course. Then we prepared paella with everyone in our group of 10 participating in multiple ways. Very enjoyable!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hi, thanks for your kind words. I hope to see you here again sometime.

Great experience for friends and family

John_K, Mar 2026

We arranged this cooking class on the last night of our trip and it turned out to be a perfect capstone experience. Claudia made the entire experience easy for our mixed group of adults and kids with all levels of cooking experience to be involved, engaged, and informed. The tour of the market was really informative and gave us perspective we did not have when we walked through it on our own. I location was great, though a little hard to find at first. Would highly recommend.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hi, it was a pleasure meeting you and spending time with you. I hope to see you here again soon.

Wonderful!!!

Stacey_J, Feb 2026

This tour was so fun! Small group experience with great hosts!!! The food and conversation were amazing. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Barcelona and wanting an authentic personal experience! Such a wonderful way to spend an afternoon ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you 🥰

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for participating in our cooking experience. It was a real pleasure meeting you.

Add olive oil and more.

RebeccaBerman_D, Jan 2026

Visited the market to explain about fresh fish and different kinds of ham while some of our tapas were being prepared. Then we took part in cooking addition tapas and the paella. Learned a lot from Claudia. Wonderful little spot. Know that you find them by going into the courtyard and between the Glacier signs. Look for black door #3 with Just Royal as a button to ring. Then three flights of stairs to their suite. Well worth the effort!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for participating in our cooking experience. It has been a real pleasure meeting you.

Great Fun and great food

Shannon_s, Dec 2025

great experience. the tour of the market was great while it is the touresty market it is all great. The food was amazing and well throughout and easy to follow. Great family activity. The couples were fun and everyone participated the unlimited wine was also great

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hi, it was a pleasure meeting you and spending time with you. I hope to see you here again soon.

This was a wonderful...

Tammy_H, Nov 2025

This was a wonderful evening! My husband and I had a great time meeting multiple people. The cooking and the meal were delightful.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you, I hope to see you here again. We offer many different cooking workshops. Best regards.

Excellent experience, even for the non-believers

Mikiko_B, Oct 2025

We had an awesome time! My vegetarian husband and carnivore self were in Barcelona for our honeymoon. It's tricky finding vegetarian friendly food-related activities but they definitely did their best! Husband had fun and we both learned awesome tips on cooking.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you, I hope to see you here again. We offer many different cooking workshops. Best regards.

Best experience ever!!!...

Tammy_H, Oct 2025

BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!! Great experience at the market……amazing tapas, great egg soufflé and tomato bread! Wine and beer flowed and making the paella was amazing! Our chef was knowledgeable and FUN! We each had “names” by the end of the session!!! I learned so much about Spain!!!! Thank you SO MUCH!!!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope to see you again sometime.

A Must for Barcelona!!

Jackie_D, Oct 2025

This was an amazing experience! A definite must when visiting Barcelona. We did it with friends and made some amazing new friends, too! Claudia was our host and she was simply amazing. Be sure to book this tour for your next trip - you won’t be disappointed!!!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I hope to see you again sometime.

Amazing way to learn a...

Colleen_B, Oct 2025

Amazing way to learn a little about the culture and sample the incredible food they enjoy in Barcelona. If you are looking for a local experience, this is it.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for participating in our cooking experience. It has been a real pleasure meeting you.

Family Cooking Extravaganza

Chris_D, Oct 2025

This was such a wonderful experience! Our family made friends and laughed and giggled all the way along. I would absolutely suggest to anyone to enjoy this experience. We had Claudia as our chef and 10/10 she was a riot. Food was yummy and the explanations even better. Tour of the market was very cool also.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hi, thanks for your kind words. I hope to see you here again sometime.

Feeling Like a Pro

Brenna_S, Sep 2025

After a tour of the local market, you'll get to sample several local specialities and make the main attraction - paella! The host was helpful, informative and brought a little humor the day too!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hi, it was a pleasure meeting you and spending time with you. I hope to see you here again soon.

Great fun and good food.

Patricia_M, Sep 2025

We had a wonderful time! Claudia was so much fun and the group we were with was awesome. I really recommend this activity.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you, I hope to see you here again. We offer many different cooking workshops. Best regards.

it was a great fun...

Jonathan_R, Sep 2025

it was a great fun experience. I would recommend it to friends and family. I will try the recipes when I get the chance

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for participating in our cooking experience. It was a real pleasure meeting you.

Great way to see it all!

Sean_B, Aug 2025

Omid was a fantastic tour guide, good way to see the sites in fast time. Highly recommended for a visit to Barcelona.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I hope to see you again sometime.

Best cooking experience ever!

KC_K, Aug 2025

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope to see you again sometime.

Claudia + Paella Both Great Stars in Spain

Karen_C, Aug 2025

I cannot say enough about this experience. First, there is Claudia! The most exceptional cooking instructor there is. Aside from being incredibly funny, she made learning something so intimidating, so easy. The unsung hero is a lady by the name of Audis. Not just a sous chef but an integral part of the team. The experience includes not just tapas and wine; but instruction on how to make a Creme Catalonia and a Spanish Omelet. Wear comfortable shoes. There is no elevator and there are 55-ish stairs to get to the cooking school which has a beautifully comfy dining and living room space. The trip to the market was really lovely. You don't shop there but it is worth the stroll. If the Food Network is looking for its next big star, look in Spain! The food YOU make will be delicious and the company of the people was just fantastic.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I hope to see you again sometime.

The cooking and food were great.

Brent_S, Jul 2025

The instructor, Claudia, was fantastic. Knowledgeable and had a ton of personality. The food was very well done and the content was well presented. Claudia got people talking and enjoying themselves while learning to make all kinds of Spanish and Catalonian dishes, with the finale being the Paella. The only reason this wasn't a five star rating was the market tour. It felt like a quick walk through with some information presented on the Ibirico and other hams and a brief discussion of Paprika. That's about it. Seemed really rushed although the cooking instruction took up the rest of the time nicely. I would recommend this class wholeheartedly, just don't have too many expectations of the market tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope to see you again sometime.

Excellent cooking experience.

Nadia_O, Jul 2025

Claudia has a great sense of humor and very knowledgeable. She made the cooking class so much fun. The food was so delicious.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hi, it was a pleasure meeting you and spending time with you. I hope to see you here again soon.

What an incredibly...

Johnny_B, Jul 2025

What an incredibly amazing experience! Our host was a super talented chef and the food turned out so good. We had a lot of fun cooking, drinking wine, and talking with the other groups! It was a highlight of our trip to Barcelona

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for participating in our cooking experience. It has been a real pleasure meeting you.

Like eating with family, only friendlier!

Salome_S, Jun 2025

Claudia was a wonderful hostess. The food was scrumptious and the atmosphere relaxed and friendly. I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone.