Spain · MARKETS
Good market tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Shop La Boqueria with a chef, make tapas and seafood paella, and enjoy sangria in this lively three-hour Barcelona food experience.
“this was a great night. Learnt heaps with tips and technique. I you wish to elevate your Paella and impress your friends and family you should do this !”
Cook paella, make sangria, and shop La Boqueria with a local chef in a small Barcelona class with tapas, dessert, and recipes included.
“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!”
Cook authentic Valencian paella, shop Central Market, taste Spanish wines and tapas in this friendly four-hour Valencia food experience.
“Fun hands-on cooking class and tour of the market. We enjoyed wine and some tapas while cooking. Would highly recommend.”
Learn Valencian paella, shop Ruzafa Market, make sangria, and share tapas, wine, and lunch with local chefs in Valencia.
“If you’re in Valencia, don’t miss this experience. What an amazing spot - you learn about the food/history, enjoy great laughter by the hosts and come back to a venue to cook, eat and drink with others. 10/10 recommended!”
Tour Triana Market, cook Andalusian classics, make paella, and enjoy sangria in Seville’s lively 3.5-hour Spanish cooking class.
“Having the cooking class right there in the market was extra special. Beautifully appointed, making it an awesome experience. And the fact that our class ended up being just three of us made for such an enjoyable, special afternoon! Maria was amazing, and her guidance made the day that much more incredible.”
Learn Valencian paella, shop Central Market, and enjoy tapas, wine, and dessert in this hands-on four-hour Valencia food tour.
“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 authentic paella in Barcelona with a La Boqueria market visit, sangria, tapas, dessert, and practical recipes to take home.
“It was perfect we got to see the Boqueria market and learned a few facts about barcelona on the way. I didnt have the seafood and enjoyed that i got to learn with the group but got to make my own paella. The flavors were delish and everyone was super friendly the people in our class and the ones teaching.”
Taste San Sebastián through markets, pintxos, local wines, cider, history, and small-group guidance from the Old Town to San Vicente.
“Our tour guide was amazing. Provided historical information on the old town area as well as proving the story of the foods we tasted. Absolutely delicious and a fun experience even for my teenager. Highly recommend!”
Review of Mallorca’s Cap de Formentor tour, with Alcudia market, Formentor Beach, Port de Pollença, coastal views, and practical tips.
“Really enjoyable trip. Guide very informative and beautiful scenery along the way. Nice to get time to enjoy Sunday Market in Alcudia and Formentor Beach was beautiful. Highly recommend.”
Taste Barcelona through Santa Caterina Market, Born bakeries, vermouth, bomba tapas, and seafood paella on a small-group food walk.
“Nika was such a great tour guide. She was detailed and organized with her information. We had so many food tastings and learned so much about each one. I have taken other food tours that were not as detailed and educational. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone. Hopefully they get Nika as well.”
Shop La Boqueria with a chef, cook four Spanish courses, and enjoy unlimited Spanish wine in this hands-on Barcelona class.
“it was very good, just would have loked to be able to "do" more. In the sense that in the end we were mostly watching, which was great. But I personally like more the way of preparinf/cooking together. great courae nevertheless Thanks a lot!”
Shop La Boqueria, cook paella and Catalan classics, and enjoy generous wine at this hands-on Barcelona class with Rambla views.
“Juan was great! I have made paella in the past but I wanted to cook it the way the Spaniards do and I wasn’t disappointed. We got to make Crema Catala which I wanted to learn. As well as the secret behind the Spanish omelette! The simple tomato toast with garlic, amazing.”
Cook seafood paella, make sangria, shop Ruzafa Market, and enjoy tapas, wine, dessert, and Valencian food traditions in Valencia.
“Way better than ever imagined. Our party of five well-travelled ladies celebrating a milestone birthday aren’t always the easiest to please but we each thoroughly enjoyed our time with the MyFirstPaella team. It was educational, entertaining and great value. The interactive workshop was impressive, and we each took away some great tips - realising just where our own versions of paella can be improved to be more authentic and impressive.”
Learn to make Alicante paella, shop the Central Market, enjoy tapas and local drinks in this friendly 3.5-hour cooking class.
“It was very enjoyable. Christina was a wonderful guide and teacher. I recommend this excursion.”
Explore César Manrique’s lava home, Teguise Market, and Famara Beach on a practical 4.5-hour Lanzarote tour for $44.
“First stop was Famara Beach which is well worth a visit. On then to the town of Teguise where we not only enjoyed wandering through the cobbled streets but the very lively market also! Next stop was Manrique's former home which is stunning. We enjoyed this tour from beginning to end. Thank you!”
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