The 15 Best Paella Classes in Spain

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Barcelona: Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour

/ August 8, 2026

1.Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour

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

Chef-led stroll through La Boqueria to shop for seafood, then a hands-on paella class with tapas and unlimited sangria in 3 hours.

“From experiencing the market, to picking the ingredients to listening to Kako explain the paella process while enjoying tapas and sangria - it was all amazing. What a treat to have had the opportunity to learn from the best!”

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Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

/ August 8, 2026

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

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

Small-group La Boqueria market walk plus hands-on paella, tapas and sangria, ending with almond cake and recipes in 3 hours.

“Great time!!! Got to meet some great people and make some excellent paella. A must do while in Barcelona.”

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Menorca: Coves and Beaches Boat Trip w/ optional Paella

/ August 8, 2026

3.Coves and Beaches Boat Trip w/ optional Paella

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,220 reviews · 210 minutes - 7 hours · from $47

Sail Menorca’s west coast to Son Saura and Cala Turqueta, with a choice of full-day paella lunch and swimming stops in crystal-clear water.

“It was really unforgettable experience! Menorca has so many incredible places yo offer and having opportunity to see them from boat is amazing. Two spots where we stopped were absolutely gorgeous 😍 we could enjoy crystal clear waters and observe undersea life. I recommend this full day trip! The only downside is food that is not suitable for vegetarians but they inform about it in the trip description so you can just bring your food.”

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Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

/ August 8, 2026

4.Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,340 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Hands-on Madrid cooking class for paella, tapas, and sangria. Small group, market stop in the morning, and recipe booklet included.

“So much fun! Elisa was fabulous - knowledgable, funny, and kind. It was a highlight of our trip to Madrid!”

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Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Paella, Sangria & 8+ Local Tastings

/ August 8, 2026

5.Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Paella, Sangria & 8+ Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,275 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Barcelona tapas, paella and sangria with 8+ local tastings across El Born and the coast, led by a local guide.

“We do Secret Food Tours on almost every international trip we go on, and this was definitely one of our favorites. Our tour guide, Jordi was full of personality, enthusiasm, and knowledge about the city and food of Barcelona. We loved the food at every stop and left the tour feeling very satisfied with the quality and quantity of the food and drink.”

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Madrid: Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center

/ August 8, 2026

6.Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,264 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

A 3-hour paella and sangria workshop in central Madrid with hands-on cooking, unlimited sangria, and take-home recipes. Vegetarian options.

“We had such a fun and amazing time with Cristal! The paella was amazing and has such a fun group of people sharing in our experience. Definitely a must do if you are looking for a great meal and unique experience!”

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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

/ August 8, 2026

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

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

Shop Valencia’s Mercat Central, cook authentic paella step by step, and enjoy wine, tapas, and lunch in 4 hours.

“Daniel was a great cooking instructor and city guide, leading us to and through the central market and teaching us in a fun and creative way how to cook three kinds of paella. Accompanied by great wine and tapas, we had a marvelous time!”

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Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour From Barcelona with Paella!

/ August 8, 2026

8.Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour From Barcelona with Paella!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,098 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Girona and Costa Brava small-group day from Barcelona with a beach swim and optional seafood paella upgrade, guided stops in Pals and Girona.

“This was a wonderfully organized and very special day, visiting wonderful Girona, gorgeous Pals, and then lunch on the Costa Brava. Our guide, Nuria, was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and just a wonderful person to spend the day with. She was very clear with directions and gave us a wonderful recommendation for lunch at Tony’s. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough.”

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Paella Experience and Bottomless Wine in Barcelona

/ August 9, 2026

9.Paella Experience and Bottomless Wine in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,037 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $241

Barcelona paella class with cava and unlimited Catalan wine, then a 5-course dinner. Small-group cooking in Ciutat Vella.

“We had the best time learning to make authentic, paella while having a ‘few’ Cavas. Our host was fabulous and had us all laughing the entire time.”

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Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing

/ August 8, 2026

10.Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

Hands-on paella class in Madrid with a welcome cava, then a 5-course meal and bottomless pairing of five Spanish wines.

“Very relaxed and fun time to learn a new way to prepare the dish of Spain. They kept our wine glasses full and meet to people.”

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Menorca: Full-Day Boat Tour with Paella Lunch

/ August 8, 2026

11.Full-Day Boat Tour with Paella Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 934 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $65

Full-day south-coast boat tour from Ciutadella with swimming stops, sea views, and mixed paella with sangria on board.

“Great paella! Beautiful beaches! Excellent idea to know different beaches”

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

/ August 8, 2026

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

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

Shop Ruzafa market, learn Valencian sangria, then cook chicken and rabbit paella in a small group for a full lunch in Valencia.

“Enthusiastic guides, excellent food and sangria. Really fun was to spend an afternoon. There was no shortage of sangria, wine and aperitif by the way.”

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Paella Workshop with Bottomless Sangria in Central Madrid

/ August 14, 2026

13.Paella Workshop with Bottomless Sangria in Central Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 763 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Hands-on paella and sangria class in central Madrid. Make chicken and seafood paella, enjoy bottomless sangria, small group, English.

“I went to a paella class and loved it!!! The chef and sous chef were so much fun!!! I highly recommend and you meet people too!!! You learn about the origins and feel more rich in knowledge!”

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Valencia: Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

/ August 8, 2026

14.Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

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

Paella class in Valencia with Mercado Central market tour, step-by-step chef instruction, tapas and wine, and homemade paella.

“Our family had the best evening together learning the history of paella and its ingredients that make it official, while cooking it to perfection! Reyes was a wonderful instructor along with Julia who made delicious tapas for us while we cooked and kept our glass full of wine! Highly recommend!”

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Barcelona: Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More

/ August 8, 2026

15.Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More

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

Cook paella from scratch in Barcelona, starting at La Boqueria for fresh ingredients, plus sangria, tapas, dessert, and take-home recipes.

“It was a perfect activity, we absolutely loved it. You walked to the market and buy fresh ingredients and then you walk to the kitchen a few blocks away and you make paella with 10 of your new friends. Don’t miss it.”

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