Valencia Market Tour, Tapas Cooking Class and Cocktails with Andy

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Join your local host at Mercado de Algirós, where Valencians shop daily for fresh seafood, produce, and meats. As you explore the market together, your host will introduce you to trusted vendors and help you select ingredients for your cooking class.

Walk to your host's home in central Valencia to enjoy a hands-on tapas cooking class followed by a fun cocktail session on his sunny terrace with beautiful city views. This authentic food experience is perfect for travelers looking for a local cooking class in Valencia, a taste of traditional Spanish ingredients, and a chance to experience life in a local home.

Example Menu

Starter

Coffee at a nearby café and a small snack/pastry from a local bakery

Main

Albóndigas (traditional Spanish meatballs) or Paella,

Ensalada Valenciana (fresh Valencian salad) and Padron small green peppers in olive oil

Dessert

Cocktails: Cremaet (local coffee and rum drink)

and Agua de Valencia (a sparkling wine and fresh orange juice cocktail with vodka and gin)

What's Included

Cocktail class on a beautiful terrace with city views
Guided tour of Mercado de Algirós, a neighborhood market in Valencia
Private, hands-on tapas cooking class in a local home

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your host directly at Mercado de Algirós. Your host will be waiting at the main entrance.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Discover Valencia through its market, tapas & cocktails with Andy, your local host! Meet Andy at Mercado de Algirós, a lively neighborhood market in Valencia where locals shop for fresh seafood, seasonal produce, and meats, offering an authentic glimpse into everyday Valencian life. During the guided market tour, Andy will explain how the market works and introduce you to his favorite vendors, giving you the chance to select ingredients for your Valencia cooking class. After exploring the market, enjoy a traditional cremaet coffee at a nearby café and a small snack from a local bakery before walking to Andy’s home for your hands-on Valencian tapas and cocktail experience.

In Andy’s home kitchen in central Valencia, participate in a 1-hour interactive cooking class and learn to prepare 2-3 classic Spanish tapas. After cooking, step out onto Andy’s open terrace with beautiful city views for your Valencia cocktail class, where you’ll learn to make two refreshing local drinks. Finally, enjoy the meal and drinks you’ve prepared, share stories, and soak up the sun on the terrace.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Andy can accommodate lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian or vegan diets, if informed in advance.
Supplied by Traveling Spoon

Tags

Dining Experiences
Cooking Classes
Cocktail Tastings
Paella Making Classes
Restaurants
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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