Spain · MARKETS
The good market tours fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Shop Barcelona’s Boqueria Market with a chef, prepare tapas and seafood paella, mix sangria, and eat well in a three-hour cooking class.
“The trip to the market to buy the fresh seafood. Actually everything was great.”
Cook paella in Barcelona after shopping La Boqueria, making sangria, tasting tapas, and learning from a local chef in a small group.
“We had an amazing time at the Paella Barcelona Experience! The market visit was fun and informative, the tapas and sangria were delicious, and the cooking class itself was easy to follow and super engaging. We enjoyed working with Alberto! He created a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, and the paella we made turned out incredible. A perfect mix of culture, cooking, and great food. Highly recommend!”
Shop Valencia’s Central Market, learn authentic paella techniques, and enjoy tapas and Spanish wines in a four-hour hands-on class.
“Fun and interesting experience. Victor was energetic and made sure we all introduced ourselves and it was nice to spend a little time with people from different countries. I was disappointed that we didn’t get to shop at central market as the event title stated since it was Sunday but we were not informed about it.”
Cook Valencian paella with local chefs, shop at Ruzafa Market, make sangria, and enjoy tapas, wine, dessert, and a shared meal in Valencia.
“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.”
Cook authentic Valencian paella, shop Central Market, and enjoy tapas, wine, and dessert in a hands-on four-hour Valencia class.
“Extraordinary experience! Daniel and Julia did a fantastic job. Especially the small guided tour to and through the Central Market by Daniel was very informative and entertaining as was also the whole cooking class. We can highly recommend ho book this event!”
Cook paella in Barcelona after shopping La Boqueria, making sangria, tasting tapas, and learning recipes to take home.
“My partner and I really enjoyed the experience. A small and intimate setting with people from all over and didn’t feel left out just because I didn’t eat meat or dairy.”
Review of San Sebastian’s small-group pintxo tour, with market tastings, local wines, Basque culture, five food stops, and practical booking advice.
“We wanted a cultural experience and this tour was wonderful . We went to the markets for some tastings and 3 or 4 bars to taste traditional Pintos with a glass or 2 of wine . We found the meeting area easily and our grp was small only 5 including our tour guide Gabby . Gabby was informative , friendly , humorous and energetic about her job , was well worth our time of 2 hrs , we were full as we went at lunchtime which was perfect for us .”
Taste Barcelona from Santa Caterina Market to Barceloneta, with local cheeses, croissants, turrón, vermouth, tapas, and seafood paella.
“Mick was a fantastic tour guide who was well versed in history, and in a previous life had been a chef. Who better to guide our group on a food tour of Barcelona. He was quite amiable, and took us to places we would never have discovered on our own. We were introduced to local foods and drinks including some Catalan specialties. There was plenty to eat at each stop that we were quite stuffed by end of the tour. We leaned some history along the way and interesting local facts, and Mick made recommendations for further gastronomic exploration.”
Cook tapas and paella in Madrid after shopping at Mercado de Antón Martín, with market ingredients, drinks, lunch, and an English-speaking guide.
“So much fun. Andrea was awesome. Food was great but meeting other participants was the best! Awesome!”
Learn Valencian paella, tortilla, and coca en llanda, shop at Algirós Market, and enjoy wine and sangria in Valencia.
“The chef was easy going and humourless, and taught in a simple manner with simple tasks offered to all in attendance, while not being mandatory to do. There was plentiful sangria, red and white wine, and food for all! Although we were disappointed that the market was closed, we still considered this a great experience”
Cook seafood paella, make sangria, shop at Ruzafa Market, and enjoy tapas, wine, dessert, and Valencian culture in Valencia.
“Learned many things, besides preparing a Paella. Ana and Cristina took good care of us. We also went to the market and met the vendors. Another chef was involved in the other group that prepared a paella valenciana.”
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