Boqueria Market Tour, Paella Cooking Class, Sangria & Tapas

About this experience

**BARCELONA'S MOST AWARDED PAELLA EXPERIENCE**

- Home-made paella broth: Prepared over 20 hours, you’ll learn the chef’s secrets to its rich, authentic flavor
- Small, personal groups (12 max): Plenty of hands-on time with expert guidance
- In-depth market experience: Taste and select ingredients like a local
- Purpose-built cooking space: Spacious, air-conditioned, designed for hands-on cooking
- Fully hands-on: No watching from the sidelines unless you prefer
- Premium ingredients & chef techniques: Secrets you won’t find in standard classes
- Dessert included

Dietary options available: Vegetarian/alternative options can be accommodated with prior notice

**BEYOND THE STUDIO**
✓ Free video masterclasses for all guests
✓ Online cooking courses available worldwide
✓ YouTube channel with 20+ pro tutorials

At a glance

• Duration: 3 hr

Itinerary and highlights

See, smell, and taste Barcelona. Your journey begins at the vibrant La Boqueria Market (closed Sunday/Bank holidays). Your chef will guide you through the stalls, tasting local products and teaching you how to select ingredients like a true local.

Stroll off the beaten path near La Rambla back to our, spacious, air-conditioned cooking space in the heart of the city, to enjoy:

→Refreshing welcome drink on arrival
→Cured meat and cheese platters
→Traditional preparation of pan con tomate
→Make your own fresh sangria
→Learn the chef’s secrets to a Spanish paella, made with a 20-hour home-made broth that creates a rich, balanced, authentic flavor
→Dessert: Crema catalana
→Family style meal
→Aprons & cooking tools provided
→Recipes to take home

Paella options:
→Golden Seafood Paella (Prawns •Norway lobsters •Mussels •Squid •Cuttlefish) *DEFAULT*
→Mushroom/Vegetable paella available for non-seafood eaters (Notify in advance)
⚠️ NOTE: Notify dietary needs when booking!

Rated 5.0 ⭐ by 3,000+ guests across platforms, with a Viator Badge of Excellence.

Ideal for friends, families, couples or solo travelers who want a more authentic, hands-on experience beyond a typical cooking class.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

• MON-SAT → Boqueria Mkt main entrance: Rambla 89-91, LOOK FOR RED UMBRELLA, OPENED 5 MIN BEFORE START TIME. LATE 5+min for Market tour → SKIP market, join us at Cooking School SUNDAY & HOLIDAY (Market closed) → Calle Notariat 8, glass door, Paella Barcelona Cooking School

Languages and tickets

• English — Guide
• Mobile Only

Tour operator

• Paella Barcelona Cooking School

Accessibility and practical details

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Authentic paella is naturally gluten-free
• Short stroll from the market to cooking space 300m (less than 1,000 feet)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Available tour options

• Barcelona’s #1 paella class: authentic, fun & filling. Book before sold out! Why Travelers Love Us: Boqueria Market Tour: Handpick fresh ingredients with your Chef (seafood, saffron, veggies!) From Market to Masterpiece: Cook in a vibrant studio with sangria, starters, and local chefs. More Than Just Paella: Full Culinary Journey: Craft Sangria, cook iconic Paella together, savor Dessert, learn from a second-generation Chef. Recipe Souvenir: Recreate the magic at home with our digital recipe guide. Voted "Best Food Experience" : by Timeout Barcelona (2023) Chefs trained at Hofmann: Michelin star culinary school