11 Market and Cooking Class Tours in Barcelona Worth the Early Start

1.Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,661 reviews · 3 hours · from $85Our pick

Meet your English-speaking chef near Las Ramblas for a guided introduction to La Boqueria, then walk to a private dining room for tapas, seafood paella, and sangria. Chefs such as Andrea, Luca, and Kako give you practical cooking jobs, explain Catalan flavors, and share recipes by QR code. Vegetarian meals are available with advance notice.

“Luca was wonderful! He was so knowledgeable and made the entire experience fun and interesting. We loved the time in the market, the tapas, and the paella!”

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2.Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,531 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114Top rated

Start at GAB LAB near La Rambla with a chef such as Maria, Hugo, Bibi, or Matteo. Visit La Boqueria for ingredient tips, then make sangria, sample tapas, and cook seafood, chicken, or vegetarian paella in a professional kitchen. The three-hour class includes dessert, drinks, and recipes to take home.

“Great fun learning and cooking with new friends! Great for singles, couples and families alike! Great experience!”

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3.Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 711 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Start at La Boqueria with a chef such as Maria, Hugo, or Simon, choosing seafood and produce for your meal. Then walk to a nearby kitchen to make sangria, prepare tapas, cook paella, and finish with dessert. The class is hands-on, social, and suitable for beginners, with vegetarian, chicken, and seafood options available.

“10/10 experience. We took this small intimate class with Chef Simon and Ugo (sorry if I spelt this wrong) and it was a great experience. The Mercad La Bouqeria visit was also great. I enjoyed cooking with the small group I did the class with. The vibes were immaculate and the group was just overall great. The Sangria we made and what Chef those had prepared was awesome. I have 0 compliments. I highly recommend this experience if you’re visiting Barcelona.”

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4.Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class & Boqueria Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 383 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $117

Meet an English-speaking chef such as Juan or Sonia, tour La Boqueria on morning outings, choose fresh ingredients, then prepare a four-course Spanish meal. You will cook dishes such as paella, soup, an appetizer, and Catalan crème before eating with Riojan red and Galician white wine. Evening classes skip the market visit.

“It was so interesting to learn about the city of Barcelona from the perspective of a chef. The class was fun and I learned some new techniques”

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5.La Boqueria Market and Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Meet near Plaça Reial for a chef-led visit to La Boqueria, followed by 10 tapas with wine in an 18th-century apartment. Then help prepare seafood or vegetarian paella, Spanish omelet, and crema Catalana. Groups are limited to 12, with English instruction and dietary adaptations available.

“Janelle was engaging, informative, and fun...from the market stroll all the way through preparation and eating of the delicious, authentic meal.”

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6.Private Paella Cooking Class and Market Visit with Personal Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $180

You and up to five companions visit La Boqueria with a local chef, choose fresh ingredients, then cook sangria, tapas, seafood paella, and Tarta de Santiago in a private kitchen. Chefs such as Gabriel, Maria, and Alberto provide hands-on help, with chicken and vegetarian options available.

“An amazing experience. Our family really enjoyed this activity. Learned a tremendous amount about Spanish food and culture. Maria was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and a joy to be around with her positive energy! Walking trip to the market and our creations were such a visual and savory delight! Would definitely trecommend to others! Many thanks to The Gab Lab!”

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7.Paella Cooking Workshop and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

Meet your English-speaking chef in an 18th-century apartment at Plaça Reial. Tour La Boquería, taste 10 tapas with wine, then cook Spanish omelet, seafood paella, and Crema Catalana in a small group of 11. Guides have included Claudia, Horia, Alfredo, Jaime, Alberto, and Lucas.

“Chef Alfredo and his partner Jaime were very friendly and made for a great experience. We learned about cooking in the technical sense while also learning about the different cuisines around Spain. Would recommend and would do again.”

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8.Paella Cooking Experience + Boqueria Market Exclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Meet a professional chef near La Boqueria for a market visit, tapas tasting, and a walk through Barcelona’s Old Town. Then join a hands-on class for seafood paella and sangria. Hosts may include Maia, Andreas, Kako, Salome, Andres, or Philip. Vegetarian options are available, and recipes arrive by QR code.

“Kako was an affable and knowledgeable chef. Both the market and the cooking experience were fantastic, and the food was beyond delicious! The sangría was wonderful, too!”

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9.Private Barcelona Market Tour & Paella Cooking Class with Josh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $225

Meet Chef Josh at 10 a.m. for a private Barcelona food experience. Visit a local market, choose fresh ingredients, then cook seafood, meat, or vegetarian paella in a nearby studio. Sangria, tapas, wine, and crema catalana are included. The class lasts about four hours and suits families, celebrations, and curious cooks.

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10.Seafood Paella Cooking Class & Boqueria market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $113

Meet chef Helina under the red umbrella at La Boqueria, shop for seafood and Spanish specialties, then cook paella, pan con tomate, and sangria in a small group of up to 10. You finish with a full meal, open drinks, and video recipes to take home.

“Very entertaining activity. We had a nice time, sharing quality time with our coworkers.”

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11.Eat Barcelona 3 Covered Markets & Hands On Mini Cooking Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $139

Join Hana for a three-hour Old Town food walk through three covered markets, including La Boqueria, with tastings of Catalan and Spanish specialties. You will shop for ingredients at Barcelona’s oldest fruit shop, prepare a traditional dish in her cooking workshop, and finish with churros con chocolate. Groups are limited to four.

“We loved seeing the different neighborhoods going to three food markets. Cooking in her home was authentic and a nice break and we prepared two local dishes by scratch. Hana was a lovely, gracious, and interesting host.”

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