Viator · group up to 12 pax

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

5.0(253)Barcelona1 hour
VIATOR5.0(101)TRIPADVISOR5.0(152)

Description

**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

Tour Options

Paella Class Boqueria ProChefs
  • 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

Highlights

Mon-Sat: Boqueria Market entrance: Rambla 89-91, Look for red umbrella, 5 min before the start time
Free-flowing Sangria, Cava and Wine. Non alcoholic beverages: Virgin Sangria, water, soft drinks and juice
️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!
Sun/Bank Holiday classes: Meet at Carrer del Notariat, 8, Ciutat Vella, 08001. Extra cooking!!
Paella options: Seafood Paella *DEFAULT* 2. Mushroom/Veg paella available (notify in advance))
️ 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!
5+ min late for market go directly to cooking school: Carrer del Notariat, 8, Ciutat Vella, 08001

What's included

Included
Mon-Sat: Boqueria Market entrance: Rambla 89-91, Look for red umbrella, 5 min before the start time
Free-flowing Sangria, Cava and Wine. Non alcoholic beverages: Virgin Sangria, water, soft drinks and juice
️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!
Sun/Bank Holiday classes: Meet at Carrer del Notariat, 8, Ciutat Vella, 08001. Extra cooking!!
Paella options: Seafood Paella *DEFAULT* 2. Mushroom/Veg paella available (notify in advance))
️ 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!
5+ min late for market go directly to cooking school: Carrer del Notariat, 8, Ciutat Vella, 08001
Not included
*NO MARKET TOUR ON SUNDAYS AND BANK HOLIDAYS (Market Closed). Meet directly at cooking school
*Gratuity

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

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

Reviews(253)

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Andrea_C
June 21, 2026
Outstanding!

Fantastic experience across the board! The tour through the market to try the ingredients was unbelievable! The chef was absolutely fantastic and made the entire experience excellent. Super relatable and appreciated that he was from the States! Would do this multiple times!

Operator response

Andrea, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I must say the market tour is really great, we are so happy you enjoyed it. Chef John will love reading this. We look forward to seeing you again and again and again!

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Laura_S
June 20, 2026
Full experience

The group leader was so fun. It was neat to walk around the Market to get our fresh ingredients. The wine, food and fun was following.

Operator response

Laura, we really appreciate the review. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Delighted to read that you enjoyed your time with us. Hopefully we can welcome you back one day!

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shaz_brog
June 19, 2026
Fantastic experience

Excellent we enjoyed the market experience and the cooking school was fantastic we had a very enjoyable night staff were very informative and helpful Great food and wine. Beautiful surroundings

Operator response

Thanks for joining us and for leaving the review. Our full market experience really separates us from competitors. We are delighted that you enjoyed it! Great food, great company and a great evening.

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Amy_S
June 15, 2026
Must do experience & great for teens!

This is truly a special experience in Barcelona. Nothing compares to the care and Catalan culture and cooking! The space is gorgeous and you will leave with an education, full heart and belly and new appreciation for Paella, Sangria & Spain!

Operator response

Amy, that is a really thoughtful review. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are constantly trying to ensure that the class is educational, cultural, and fun. It also helps that we use quality ingredients and it's delicious! Thank you for jopining us and hopefully we will see you again soon.

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Judi_B
June 15, 2026
Best paella cooking class!

Chef Maria was fantastic. She is vet interesting to listen to. I learned so much about the history of paella, how to cook all the different seafood and how to make sangria. She made the whole experience entertaining, very enjoyable and fun.

Operator response

You really captured what we are trying to create, Judi: something educational, entertaining, and fun. Chef Maria is delighted reading reviews. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! "Best paella cooking class" now that is what we like to hear!

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Terry_S
June 14, 2026
Wonderful experience!

We had a wonderful experience learning to cook seafood paella, sangria and soffrito! Maria was an excellent teacher and was a lot of fun! We enjoyed meeting the people in our group.

Operator response

Terry thank you for taking the time to write a review. We really appreciate you joining us. It's so great reading how wonderful you found the class and your chef Maria.

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eesti8
June 14, 2026
Super fun experience!

We had a great class and overall experience. Chef Mateo did a great job at the market explaining how to find quality ingredients. He was also excellent at the kitchen making sure everything was just right. And we had a great group that were a lot of fun even though we had just all met. Lots of laughs and great food!

Operator response

That is what Paella is all about, the community vibe! Strangers leaving as friends. It's so great reading how much you enjoyed the experience. Thank you for choosing us!

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Lydia_v
June 13, 2026
Amazing cooking experience .

We had the best experience . We always take a cooking class when we travel and this one was right up there with the best . We especially enjoyed the market tour beforehand. Chef Matteo was an informative and fun instructor .

Operator response

Lydia, thanks for mentioning the market tour, it really separates us from competitors. We are delighted to read how much you enjoyed it. Thank you for the review, and hopefully, we see you again one day!

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nicolecH8408KL
June 12, 2026
amazing class!!!

Thank you for a fabulous experience! The instructor was fun and informative. The food was yummy and fantastic! The kitchen was impressive! We appreciate the experience, Jacobs family (nicole dan anna bea and ben) from colorado

Operator response

Thank you, Nicole, for those kind words. It's great reading how much you enjoyed the experience and how delicious it was. Compliments to the chef (you). We really appreciate you joining us. Hopefully, we see you again one day.

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683mcw
June 10, 2026
Great Class! Would recommend.

Maria was an amazing chef and host! The tour in the market was great. They provided ear speakers to hear. The cooking environment was clean and refreshing. Maria‘s grandparents owned a restaurant in Spain for many years and now they teach their recipes at the cooking school. Very authentic lovely chef great activity to do with other tourists!

Operator response

Thank you for the review; we really appreciate it. The market tour and quality ingredients really separate us from other activities, and we take a lot of pride in our facility. We are delighted that you mentioned that! It's so important to be able to hear in the busy, vibrant market, and having the headsets really shows the value we place on making sure everyone can hear what is explained! Thanks for taking the time to write that. It means a lot to us.

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