Paella Cooking Class: Learn to Make Traditional Paella

Experience the best of ancient and modern Valencia on this unique tour. Explore the City of Arts & Sciences, discover the historic core, and indulge in a tasting menu of local ingredients and regional wines in an 11th-century historic monument.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • C/ del Bisbe en Jeroni, 8 - Discover Europe’s largest food market, brimming with vibrant stalls of fresh produce, alongside your local guide. Together, you’ll gather fresh ingredients for your paella and experience shopping like a local.
What's Included
  • Wine Tasting
  • Paella Cooking Class
  • Central Market Visit
  • Food and Beverages
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Personal Purchases
Additional Information

Valencia is the birthplace of the world-famous paella - from the market to your plate, learn step-by-step how to make this traditional dish!
First, your local guide will take you to visit Mercado Central de Valencia - Europe’s largest food market. Here, you’ll buy your fresh ingredients. For evening tours and tours on Sunday, the Central Market is closed…

Location
MYR Hotel Palau Vallier
Plaça de Manises
We will meet outside the front door of Hotel Palacio Vallier at Plaza de Manises 7 (behind Plaza de la Virgen)
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mark_v
Oct 29, 2025
Best Choice I made - This was a perfect experience. the people the food the tour. We met and walked around town and then was introduced to the market. and the spot where we cooked was such a special place. we got to drink wine, cook and eat food. What could be better!
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Andrew
Oct 29, 2025
Paella cooking experience in Valencia - The paella cooking experience was truly wonderful. Our hosts were Victor and Isabel and they made us feel so welcome. We were in a fantastic group of around 10 other would-be cooks, the ingredients and tuition were first rate and the wine was lovely and plentiful. Not to be missed on a visit to Valencia! One of the best travel events I’ve been to. 100% recommend this ❤️
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Aoife
Oct 28, 2025
Very enjoyable and informative - Daniel, Tuathla and Emma were fantastic hosts. Daniel was very patient, gave great instructions and his passion for his craft was evident. We had a very enjoyable evening and learnt a lot about Paella and Valencia wines. Recommend highly
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Scottrj8233tk
Oct 28, 2025
Not to be missed. - Fantastic experience. Part walking tour, cooking class, meal with family and dining experince.... a little bit of everything we could have imagined! And a friendly team making it all happend. Highly recommend!
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Mommynumber5
Oct 27, 2025
Wonderful tour and cooking class in Valencia - Victor contacted us the day before the tour to ask if we had any questions. He was a knowledgeable guide as we walked through the streets of Valencia. But he really excelled when explaining both how to cook the paella and why we were doing what we were doing! Julia kept our wine glasses full and fed us various tapas while we worked. The meeting place was an easy 9 minute walk from where our cruise ship free shuttle dropped us off! The cooking school venue was spotless (invluding the restrooms) and our group of 12 were the only ones there so we could put our things down and know they were safe. The meal ended with a wonderful dessert (we did not get to make thst! ) I have been to Vakencis three times and this was the best tour i have had there. We took our time walking back to the shuttle but stop. I boarded at 3 pm for a 4;30 all aboard
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355nicolan
Oct 27, 2025
Amazing afternoon - Thank you so much to Daniel and Iain for a wonderful experience. One of tbe best activities I have ever done on holiday. It was an awesome afternoon with great company
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Thomasdb3431ye
Oct 27, 2025
awesome experience - Daniel was fantastic to work with in the class. He was informative, patient and attentive. The setup and full experience was amazing and definitely worth the time and money. Our family of 4 could not have had a more fun experience!!
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Corrie_b
Oct 27, 2025
Wonderful! - Wonderful experience! Highly recommend this experience to learn how to make the original paella. The chef was very knowledgeable and our paella was delicious.
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Jacquelinetag
Oct 26, 2025
A fun class that perfectly connects the city’s heart with flavour! - This class was truly the highlight of my solo vacation! It was not just a cooking & dining experience, but a genuine immersion into the Valencian way of life & culture. Our chef, Daniel, was not only knowledgeable but also passionate about sharing the traditions behind authentic Valencian cuisine - from the ingredients, the history of their rice, to the required recipe steps. And finally understood the secret to achieving that perfect 'socarrat' at the bottom of the pan! What made it even more special was the sense of connection between the participants. The class began with getting to know one another, the chef & the wonderful team, creating a warm & friendly atmosphere throughout the entire experience, while sipping & tasting local specialties. We shared stories, laughed, & enjoyed the meal together paired with local wine, dessert, etc - so delicious! I left feeling full, happy, & inspired to try making paella at home. If you’re visiting Valencia & love food, I can’t recommend this experience enough - it’s the perfect way to connect with the city’s heart & flavour. It’s an experience I'll truly cherish for the rest of my life. Well done to all the team!
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O8660sjlizab
Oct 26, 2025
paella cooking class - excellent experience with Victor and Samantha! Attentive, the wine tasting amazing, a lot of knowledge. The paella cooking class was amazing, he explained the process step by step and help with doubts and questions. He explained very clear the steps, our paella was delicious! I recommend this experience 100% . If you visit Valencia you have to do it!
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From $75
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).