Barcelona : Paella Cooking Experience + Boqueria Market Exclusive Tour
At a glance
Barcelona : Paella Cooking Experience + Boqueria Market Exclusive Tour is a 3h guided experience in Barcelona, Spain, operated by Visit Barca. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $67.57 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: All meals and drinks provided, plus digital recipe access via QR code, Savor traditional tapas while strolling through Barcelona’s historic Old Town, Enjoyment of freshly prepared seafood paella (paella de marisco).
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 28 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Are you interested in learning how to make a traditional Spanish seafood paella? Then go for a trip through the ancient town and shop for ingredients at La Boqueria with the chef. Taste some delectable tapas, create some sangria, and watch the chef cook a paella de marisco for you to enjoy.
When the paella de marisco is finished, return to your tables, settle down, and enjoy the meal with your own freshly mixed sangria.
✔ An introductory tour of the world-famous Mercat de la Boqueria is led by a certified chef.
✔ Join a hands-on cooking workshop to create a shareable seafood paella.
✔ Learn how to prepare quick and authentic local tapas.
✔ Make and drink unlimited sangria throughout
What's included
What's included
- All meals and drinks provided, plus digital recipe access via QR code
- Savor traditional tapas while strolling through Barcelona’s historic Old Town
- Enjoyment of freshly prepared seafood paella (paella de marisco)
- Interactive sangría-making session
- Live paella cooking demonstration with hands-on guidance
- Guided tour of La Boqueria market (depending on market hours)
Not included
- Transportation services
- Gratuities (optional)
- Market tours are not available on Sundays and public holidays
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Meet your professional chef at Carrer de la Boqueria, 27, where you will be welcomed and introduced to the experience before beginning your culinary journey into traditional Catalan and Spanish cuisine.
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Stop 2 · 1h 15m
Enter the world-famous La Boqueria Market, dating back to the 13th century, where your chef will walk you through the bustling stalls, explain the essential ingredients of Catalan and Spanish cuisine—especially seafood—and select the fresh produce required for preparing your authentic seafood paella.
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Stop 3 · 1h 45m
Stroll with your chef through the atmospheric streets of the Old Town, right beside Las Ramblas, as you explore its winding alleys and discover the charm of Barcelona’s historic center while making your way to the private kitchen for the hands-on cooking experience.
Please be aware that the itinerary is only an example and may vary.
Meeting point
Carrer de la Boqueria 27, Barri Gòtic, 08002, Barcelona. The meeting point is inside Travel Bar, just off Las Ramblas on the street leading away from the Miró mosaic and the Chinese dragon.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is an interactive paella-making class with participants taking on different roles during the experience.
- Vegetarian options are available; please inform us of any dietary preferences when booking.
- The market tour is unavailable on Sundays and public holidays due to market closures.
- Visitors typically receive their final tickets or vouchers 3 to 5 days prior to the tour date.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Barcelona : Paella Cooking Experience + Boqueria Market Exclusive Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $67.57 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
All meals and drinks provided, plus digital recipe access via QR code; Savor traditional tapas while strolling through Barcelona’s historic Old Town; Enjoyment of freshly prepared seafood paella (paella de marisco); Interactive sangría-making session; Live paella cooking demonstration with hands-on guidance; Guided tour of La Boqueria market (depending on market hours).
Where does it start?
Carrer de la Boqueria 27, Barri Gòtic, 08002, Barcelona. The meeting point is inside Travel Bar, just off Las Ramblas on the street leading away from the Miró mosaic and the Chinese dragon.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Barcelona.
