La Boquería Market Tour: Tapas Tasting and Cooking Class

Immerse yourself in the vibrant La Boqueria Market in Barcelona and learn about traditional Spanish foods. Then, join a cooking workshop and prepare a delicious menu of Seafood Paella, Spanish Omelet, and Crema Catalana. Indulge in a tasting experience of ten Tapas and enjoy regional wines. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pl. Reial, 3 - Premium cooking class with a professional chef. Featuring zero kilometer products, all participants will cook every dish on the menu. For instance, a Paella is prepared for every 3 participants.
    Located in a landmark area of Barcelona, in the historic city center, the class takes place in an 18th-century apartment owned by a Catalan…
What's Included
  • Tasting of 10 Tapas with wine tasting and explanation of Spanish gastronomy
  • Cooking class to prepare a complete gourmet menu guided by a professional chef
  • Complete menu with drinks and coffees served in Imperial table format
What's Not Included
  • Tipping is voluntary and optional.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meal Options
  • MAIN DISH - COOKING CLASS - Seafood or vegetarian Paella
  • MAIN DISH - COOKING CLASS - Spanish omelette
  • DESSERT - Cooking Class - Catalan cream with berries
  • TAPAS TASTING - Brava potatoes with sauces
    Assortment of iberian sausages
    Andalusian fish
    Prawns to garlic
    Traditional croquettes
  • TAPAS TASTING - Manchego cheese
    Cantabrian anchovies
    Mussels with sauce
    Octopus a feira
    Catalan cream with berries
Additional Information

The experience begins with a tour of the nearby La Boquería market. With a rainbow of top-quality produce and diverse blend of aromas, it’s hardly surprising that it is saturated by tourists, making it all the more useful to have a local guide you through the hustle and bustle. The guide will explain to you about traditional foods and the most popular…

Location
Pl. Reial, 3
Plaça Reial
When you enter Plaza Real through the main gate of Las Ramblas, turn left and look for the GLACIAR coffee shop. Our entrance is next to the GLACIAR coffee shop (number 3 black door). Ring the bell that says "Just Royal" to go up and wait for the whole group. There is no elevator, it is a 3rd floor.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Miriam
May 26, 2025
Really fun experience - This was my favorite activity on our trip! The guide and location could not have been better! Can’t wait to recreate the new recipes when I get home!
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Lillys688
May 21, 2025
Can’t wait to share my tapas and paella skills! - The cooking lesson was very good and Claudia did a great job demonstrating new techniques (to me), and expertise and involving all participants. It seemed the market tour was challenging due to it being very crowded, although Our guide did her best to share insights into key Spanish products. She was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining and the foods were delicious. I hope we do get the recipes! Or I will have to come back to Barcelona to get them!
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Curiosity49453293596
May 13, 2025
Amazing - Amazing class lead by a very knowledgeable and personable leader. Thoroughly enjoyed and the food/wine was amazing!!
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Resort12277247248
May 6, 2025
Great and fun experience - Claudia made an excellent guide and chef. We were a small class of six people which was a great size and we had a very good laugh. Claudia was friendly and explained everything thoroughly and clearly. We felt very welcome - almost at home. The tour of the market - La Boqueria - was interesting (no shopping for ingredients though, which made sense) and the tapas tasting and cooking of paella, tortilla and crema catalana was interesting and a lot of fun. Highly recommended and would do it again.
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M8988cujamesl
May 6, 2025
Awesome! - AMAZING!! Great experience. AWESOME!! We really enjoyed Claudia. She’s amazing!! Love her spirit! Great group experience as well. Would highly recommend.
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Gary
May 3, 2025
Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona - A great experience overall. The food was amazing, guided by the steady hand of our instructor Claudia. We met some very nice people who we had lunch with. My only criticism is the tour of the La Boqueria market was very hectic as it was super crowded and very difficult trying to navigate a large group
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L3869aeannas
Apr 29, 2025
Amazing!!! - Claudia was the BEST!!! The food was great and the experience was so much fun! I would recommend this to anyone looking for a local experience.
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U7571uqjeremyc
Apr 23, 2025
Genuine Barcelona Experience! - The small apartment setting overlooking the busy courtyard was perfect! Chef was delightful, provided beverages and made the group very comfortable. The tapas were great, authentic, and with Chef's guidance, everything we prepared in this class, including the seafood paella, was delicious! Really appreciate visiting the marketplace beforehand; our first time and a must if you have never been!
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Witchyestwoman
Apr 22, 2025
A wonderful experience! - Walking through the market was fascinating! We don't see fresh seafood displayed like that where we live! And Claudia gave us excellent information on how to tell the freshest fish. She made everyone feel at home and guided us through the prep and cooking of the dessert and the Paella. A wonderful experience!
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Bellaone
Apr 9, 2025
Great experience - A lovely experience with a fantastic host/chef - Claudia. We took a nice walk through the market and then went back to the studio to sample some tapas, hear about their origins, and then cook some delicious food. She seamlessly managed us all - telling who to do what as we made tortilla and dessert. Then we made our own (my husband and I) paella, learning technique with great instructions. The paella is seafood, which is common for Barcelona. All in all, a wonderful way to spend an afternoon and early evening.
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From $138
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).