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Shop Boqueria with a chef, then cook seafood paella, tapas, and unlimited sangria in a 3-hour Barcelona kitchen class.
Most Popular“Its amazing, and the chef andrea is very kindly I recommend this tour for couples”
Boqueria market, hands-on paella, tapas and sangria in a small group. Learn seafood tips and leave with recipes.
“What an amazing experience - must do! Wonderful cooking class with Maria and friends. There were 4 of us in the class and we laughed and go to know each other while we shopped, learned, chopped and cooked. Great little tidbits of knowledge with an amazing meal. 5 stars for sure!!!!!”
Shop La Boqueria with a chef, then cook paella from scratch with sangria, tapas, and dessert in a small Barcelona class.
“This paella-making experience with Simon was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Barcelona! The experience started with a visit to the local market, where Simon guided us through the stalls, explaining how to choose the freshest seafood and best local ingredients. It was such a great way to immerse ourselves in the…”
Walk from Santa Caterina to Born and Barceloneta for cured meats, cheese, cava, vermut, tapas bomba, and seafood paella.
“Mick was our guide and it was very informative. We had a variety of food that was delicious and we learned a lot about Spanish culture.”
Shop La Boqueria with a chef, cook a 4-course Spanish tapas meal, then eat with wine pairings in Barcelona for about 3–4 hours.
“The chef was wonderful and made sure we all participated. I wish we could have done seafood paella!”
Hands-on Barcelona paella class with La Boqueria market shopping, bottomless wine, and Rambla views. Cook, eat, and take home PDFs.
“I have taken a lot of cooking classes when I travel and I really learned a lot of new skills in this class. Juan was not only a great instructor but he was busting with personality and that made the class extra special and fun!”
Chef-led La Boqueria market tour and small-group Barcelona paella class with 10 tapas, wine pairing, and Catalan dessert in an 18th-century apartment.
“The chefs - and the other students - made this a very enjoyable - and tasty - few hours, as we learned to make paella and other special foods of Barcelona - and with a glass or two of wine to make it more enjoyable.”
Private paella cooking class in Barcelona with a La Boqueria market visit, tapas and unlimited sangria, plus recipes. 3 hours, private.
“My husband and I did this as a private class with our two kids, ages 7 and 11. Gabriel was very personal and fun and has a built a wonderful business. We enjoyed the walk to the market to buy the food, the hands on experience and delicious final product. We loved learning about how…”
A 2.5-hour Barcelona food walk from La Boqueria through the Gothic Quarter, ending near the city center with Catalan dessert.
“This tour was very enjoyable. Our guide, Sophia, was delightful. We went to the large market and also tasted all kinds of food throughout the tour. Even though there was a lot of walking we would stop at places along the way. Very small group so it was great.”
2.5-hour Barcelona street food walk with a local guide: La Boqueria tastings and Catalan classics like patatas bravas and jamón.
“very informative and friendly guide. would be better if there's more Catalan food involved”
Small-group Barcelona tour with Boqueria Market, Gothic Quarter history, and 8 tastings plus 3 drinks in about 3 hours.
“Adrian was absolutely amazing as a guide, knowledgeable and fun! The food was incredible and we had loads to eat. We also had options for what food to taste so if your only eating veggie options or no seafood that was accessible.”
Guided market shopping and a small-group Barcelona cooking class with chef-led paella, seasonal tapas, wine, and a traditional dessert.
“This experience was absolutely PHENOMENAL! My teenagers and I enjoyed it to the max. Marco was warm, funny, and incredibly hospitable. The trip to the market was lovely - we learned so many of the ins and outs of the market as well as key insights into traditional food. Marco really helped us all feel…”
A 2.5-hour Barcelona market food tour with 10–12 artisanal tastings, vermouth and wine, and stories from local vendors.
“Our host was amazing she had great knowledge about the food and the area. Really enjoyed our time and would highly recommend it.”
Taste Barcelona street food with a local guide, starting at Boqueria and finishing with cheesecake in the Gothic Quarter for $54.22.
“The tour had plenty of tastings and the pace was reasonable. I would recommend it to others. The tour guide was super informative and very accommodating.”
Taste Barcelona on a 3-hour small-group tour: Boqueria market tastings, Gothic Quarter history, and wine plus cava.
“Our family of 4 (including 2 teenagers) took this tour our first day in Barcelona and it was a great introduction to the city and food we’d be enjoying the rest of our stay. Adrian was an entertaining and informative tour guide. Come with an empty stomach because you will be enjoying several stops with…”
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