Best of · SPAIN MARKET TOURS

Market Tours in Spain: 15 Mornings Worth Booking

117 tours  ·  from $17 a head

La Boqueria is the famous one and the least useful at noon. These 15 cover the food halls, the neighbourhood markets and the paella that comes out of them, priced and timed.

Barcelona: Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour - Walking through Barcelona’s Old Town
Barcelona Market Tours, Market and Cooking Class Tours, Market and Cooking Class Tours in Barcelona, Market and Cooking Class Tours in Spain, Market Tours, Spain Market Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Barcelona: Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour

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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria - Meeting the chef near La Rambla
Barcelona Market Tours, Market and Cooking Class Tours, Market and Cooking Class Tours in Barcelona, Market and Cooking Class Tours in Spain, Market Tours, Spain Market Tours, Tour Reviews

Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia - The cooking lesson: what you actually learn
Farmers Market Tours in Spain, Food & Drink, Local & Farmers Market Tours, Market and Cooking Class Tours, Market and Cooking Class Tours in Spain, Market Tours, Spain Market Tours, Tour Reviews, Valencia Market Tours, Wine Tours

Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

3.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet at MYR Hotel Palau Vallier for a small-group class led by Sea Saffron hosts such as Daniel, Victor, Reyes, or Belen. Shop for ingredients at Central Market, cook paella step by step, and share tapas, wine, and lunch. Market entry depends on the day.

“Meaghan offered an informative , fun and upbeat experience for all. She provided historical in along the way in our trek to and through the Mercado Central and offered helpful input and guidance throughout the cooking class experience. She was attentive, informative, fun and not pushy or off-putting in any way. We had a group of 19 and she facilitated our connecting and enjoying the experience as a group. And, the vino y paella were delicious! Fantastic experience and highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market. - Walking eight minutes to the cooking kitchen
Market and Cooking Class Tours, Market and Cooking Class Tours in Spain, Market Tours, Spain Market Tours, Tour Reviews, Valencia Market Tours

Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

4.Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 828 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet Anna, Jose, and the team at San Valero Parish, then walk through Ruzafa Market to choose paella ingredients. Learn Valencian food traditions, make sangria, prepare chicken-and-rabbit paella hands on, and sit down to tapas, salad, wine, dessert, sweet wine, and coffee.

“The team at My First Paella is hands down, the best!!! There are three guides total in a class, the way they split up and share the info flows perfectly. We could not stop laughing! They do not cook for you, so get ready to learn hands on!! We are so glad we did this class. We also happened to have a heck of a time getting to the class. We were late and missed the market visit but they were so kind and let us stay for the cooking portion! Beautiful memories made and even better food. Oh and try to get with Jose if you have the chance!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla - Cooking salmorejo and spinach with chickpeas
Market and Cooking Class Tours, Market and Cooking Class Tours in Spain, Market Tours, Seville Market Tours, Spain Market Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla

5.Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 760 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Meet your guide at stalls 75/77 inside Seville’s Triana Market, then tour the food stalls before cooking with a local chef. You’ll prepare salmorejo, spinach with chickpeas, chicken or vegetable paella, and dessert, with sangria, two drinks, and recipes included. The group can accommodate vegan, gluten-free, seafood-free, and pork-free diets with advance notice.

“This was a really fun experience! I took the class with Carmen and Carlo. We had a little tour of the market to start with and then got into the cooking. All the dishes we made were amazing. I particularly loved the spinach and chick peas! I had tried salmorejo before this class and hadn’t cared for it, but the one we made during the class was excellent! The paella was also incredible. It was really fun, I would recommend it!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Seville: 3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour - The morning market visit
Market and Cooking Class Tours, Market and Cooking Class Tours in Spain, Market Tours, Seville Market Tours, Spain Market Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Seville: 3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour

6.3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 751 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

Start at Triana Market with an English-speaking guide such as Ana, Sabrina, or Clara, then cook salmorejo, spinach with chickpeas, Valencian paella, and a light dessert with a professional chef. You’ll share tasks, drink sangria, and eat the meal you prepare inside or beside the market.

“I absolutely loved this experience! The market tour was so interesting, and I learnt so much about Spanish products. The cooking class was perfectly balanced with just the right mix of demonstration and hands-on participation. Best of all, we got to enjoy the dishes we prepared—and they were delicious! There was so much food, plus sangria and a refreshing lemon mint dessert to finish. A fantastic activity all round.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Valencia: Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour - Central Market and the morning choice
Farmers Market Tours in Spain, Local & Farmers Market Tours, Market and Cooking Class Tours, Market and Cooking Class Tours in Spain, Market Tours, Spain Market Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Valencia Market Tours

Valencia: Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

7.Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 721 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Meet near Plaza de la Virgen, walk with your English-speaking guide through Central Market, then cook paella at your own station with a professional chef such as Daniel, Reyes, or Victor. The class includes tapas, several wines, dessert, and a shared meal. Evening and Sunday sessions skip the market.

“It was a wonderful activity both as a culinary experience and as a way to meet new people. The tapas and wine pairings offered during the event were excellent. The group dynamic was so good we ended up hanging out after the event. I did this activity with my husband and fully recommend it to anyone interested.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Barcelona: Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More - Starting at La Boqueria Market
Barcelona Market Tours, Market and Cooking Class Tours, Market and Cooking Class Tours in Barcelona, Market and Cooking Class Tours in Spain, Market Tours, Spain Market Tours, Tour Reviews

Barcelona: Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More

8.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

San Sebastian Pintxo Food, Wine & Market Foodie Tour(Small Group) - Bretxa Market: a practical first taste
Food & Drink, Market Tours, San Sebastian Market Tours, Spain Market Tours, Street Food Market Tours, Street Food Market Tours in Spain, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

San Sebastian Pintxo Food, Wine & Market Foodie Tour(Small Group)

9.San Sebastian Pintxo Food, Wine & Market Foodie Tour(Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 621 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend three hours tasting San Sebastián with a local guide such as Jon, Gabi, Gorka, Martin, or Daria. Visit Bretxa Market, learn about gastronomic societies, eat pintxos in four Old Town stops, and finish with dessert and Basque liqueur. The group is limited to nine, with reserved seating and nonalcoholic options.

“Couldn't have been better. Felt like I saw some local spots and no dish disappointed. Best decision I made for the visit.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cap de Formentor: Market, Beach, and Alcudia Tour - Morning pickup from southern Mallorca
Mallorca Market Tours, Market Tours, Spain Market Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cap de Formentor: Market, Beach, and Alcudia Tour

10.Cap de Formentor: Market, Beach, and Alcudia Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 620 reviews · 8 hours · from $69

Spend eight hours exploring northern Mallorca with pickup from the south. Visit a traditional market, walk Alcudia’s walled Old Town, stop at Port de Pollença, and swim at Formentor Beach. Guides may speak Spanish, English, French, German, and Italian. Bring swimwear, a towel, and cash.

“Our overall experience of the day was very good, the only stressful part was at the very beginning, where we we’re staying the map you sent was not very clear at all, even the staff at the hotel were not sure, but pointed us to one possible car park, then the taxi driver had no idea where to take us ( we had to take a taxi as my mobility isn’t that great) but we guessed in the end. The saving grace was at the end of the trip we were dropped off almost outside our hotel! But on the whole a very nice day! Perhaps look at a different…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Ultimate Barcelona Food Tour with visit to a Local Market - Santa Caterina Market: a quieter start than La Boqueria
Barcelona Market Tours, Farmers Market Tours in Spain, Food & Drink, Local & Farmers Market Tours, Market Tours, Spain Market Tours, Street Food Market Tours, Street Food Market Tours in Barcelona, Street Food Market Tours in Spain, Tour Reviews, Tours

Ultimate Barcelona Food Tour with visit to a Local Market

11.Ultimate Barcelona Food Tour with visit to a Local Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 507 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

Spend three hours eating your way from Santa Caterina Market through Born to Barceloneta. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Alex, Mick, Hector, Nika, or another local expert, introduces you to cured meats, cheese, croissants, turrón, bombas, vermouth, cava, and seafood paella in a group of no more than nine.

“Vera is a wonderful tour guide, a wealth of knowledge. Great experience walking around tasting great food and learning about Barcelona.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit - What you actually cook in the 3.5-hour class
Farmers Market Tours in Spain, Local & Farmers Market Tours, Madrid Market Tours, Market and Cooking Class Tours, Market and Cooking Class Tours in Spain, Market Tours, Spain Market Tours, Tour Reviews

Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit

12.Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 432 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Meet near Mercado de Antón Martín, shop for Spanish ingredients, then cook tapas, croquetas, patatas bravas, and paella in a small Huertas kitchen. Guides such as Andrea, Daniel, Danielle, and Arantxa lead the English class. Lunch, dessert, beer, wine, and recipes make this a tasty, practical introduction to Spanish cooking.

“Excellent experience! Danny was very informative and a great instructor! The food we made was delicious! Highly recommend!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class & Boqueria Market Tour - How hands-on is the cooking?
Barcelona Market Tours, Half-Day, Market and Cooking Class Tours, Market and Cooking Class Tours in Barcelona, Market and Cooking Class Tours in Spain, Market Tours, Spain Market Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class & Boqueria Market Tour

13.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”

Check availability →Read our full review

Barcelona Markets Tour - La Boquería, where the food story begins
Barcelona Market Tours, Market Tours, Spain Market Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Barcelona Markets Tour

14.Barcelona Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $35Best value

Follow a guide such as Alberto, Cal, or Eoghan from La Boquería through Las Ramblas, Santa Caterina, and El Born. You’ll taste two market treats and olive oil, hear stories of Barcelona’s food and trade, and finish at the former Born market. Expect two to three hours of walking in a group of up to 15.

“We enjoyed the great variety and history of the market. Eoghan was an excellent tour guide and very informative. The group moved easily through the market and we sampled some of the wares, bought a few as well. All in all a super morning.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Interactive Paella & Market: Bottomless Wine & Rambla Views - The menu: five Spanish classics in one sitting
Barcelona Market Tours, Market Tours, Spain Market Tours, Tour Reviews, Wine Tours

Interactive Paella & Market: Bottomless Wine & Rambla Views

15.Interactive Paella & Market: Bottomless Wine & Rambla Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $151

Start at Mercat de la Boqueria with a chef such as Juan, Sonia, Renata, or Yohannes, choosing fresh ingredients for a hands-on Spanish cooking class. Back in the modern kitchen, prepare paella, tortilla española, gazpacho, tomato bread, and crema catalana while wine flows. The four-hour class ends with a generous shared meal and recipe PDF.

“We had such a great time. We started at the market, which is amazing in itself. Learned about many of the items that you can purchase there. Then we started preparing the meal. We had really great tasting wine, guspacho, tomato bread, seafood paella and desert. We have never tasted and prepared so many delicious dishes. It was very enjoyable and highly recommended!”

Check availability →Read our full review

New in Spain Market Tours

★ 4.5CERTAL Exclusive Tour: LA RIBERA Market + GASTROBARS Bilbao (3h)From $7212 reviews
★ 4.5Explore Bilbao’s Flavors Mercado de la Ribera and Old TownFrom $2173 reviews
★ 5.0Spanish Oysters, Cava and Ibérico Ham at Barcelona’s La Boqueria MarketFrom $1458 reviews
★ 4.5Taste of Barcelona: Boqueria Market, Tapas & History TourFrom $6622 reviews
★ 5.0Barcelona La Boqueria & Sant Antoni Private Food ExperienceFrom $2517 reviews
★ 5.0Private Barcelona Market Tour & Paella Cooking Class with JoshFrom $2254 reviews
★ 5.0Cook Paella & Tapas + Market Tour in Barcelona (4-Course Meal)From $1862 reviews
★ 5.0Market Gourmet Visit and Spanish Culinary Experience in BarcelonaFrom $10534 reviews
★ 5.0Eat Barcelona 3 Covered Markets & Hands On Mini Cooking WorkshopFrom $1392 reviews
★ 4.5Tasty Barcelona Street Food Tour With Local Market VisitFrom $5424 reviews
★ 5.0Food and Market Tapas TourFrom $946 reviews
★ 5.0Paella Cooking Experience + Boqueria Market Exclusive TourFrom $9511 reviews
★ 4.5Barcelona Street Food Tour with Local Market & City Center VisitFrom $547 reviews
★ 4.5Boqueria & St Caterina Markets with Food & Tapas Small Group TourFrom $10973 reviews
★ 5.0Barcelona Food Markets Private Tour with TastingsFrom $2178 reviews

Keep browsing

Floating Market ToursMarket and Cooking Class ToursStreet Food Market ToursGrand Bazaar & Spice Market ToursLocal & Farmers Market ToursNight Market Tours
Scroll to Top

Find a market morning

Pick a country, a kind of market, or the kitchen it ends in.

On the water

Floating MarketsRiver and Canal RunsThai CanalsThe Mekong DeltaCai Rang

Eat and cook

Market and a KitchenStreet Food StallsNight MarketsMarket Food ToursCoffee and Tea

Souks and halls

Spice BazaarsShopping RunsFlower and FleaChristmas MarketsFarmers Markets

How you get round

On FootBy Bike or Tuk-TukDay TripsPrivate GuidesFish Markets