Barcelona Full Market Tour, Tapas & Hands-On Paella Cooking Class

5.0
(212 reviews)
Barcelona, Spain

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

**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

Example Menu

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

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

SANGRIA

Sangria Workshop - YOUR pitcher: Muddled fruits + Spanish wines

Dessert

Seasonal SWEET FINALE

Savor a surprise Catalan dessert! Made with fresh market gems.

What's Included

Free-flowing Sangria, Cava, Wine, soft drinks, water.
️Catalan 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!
️ 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!
*Market tour on Sundays and bank holidays (Market Closed)
*Gratuity

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

See, smell, and taste Barcelona. Your journey begins at the vibrant La Boqueria Market, where 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 rare, spacious, modern cooking space in the heart of the city, where you can expect:

→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.
→Savor a surprise Catalan dessert made with fresh market gems!
→Family style meal
→Aprons & cooking tools provided
→Recipes to take home

Choose your Paella creation:
→Golden Seafood Paella (prawns, mussels, squid)
→Black Ink Paella (dramatic squid ink version)
→Vegetarian/Meat (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.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • A walk from the market to cooking space 300m
Supplied by Paella Barcelona Cooking School

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Cancellation Policy

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

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