Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

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 so we will skip this step and go straight to the cooking!

You’ll then go to the paella kitchen for a live paella workshop with a professional chef. Follow along step-by-step at your own cooking station and learn the local tips and tricks of what makes this dish so special.

After the class, sit back and enjoy some local tapas, wine and, of course, your very own paella.

Your paella cooking class Valencia finishes with a sweet treat before returning to the meeting point accompanied by the guide.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Mercado Central is closed in the afternoon/evening and on Sundays. Any tours happening in the afternoon/evening or on Sunday will not enter the market.

For tours not visiting the Central Market, the duration is 3hrs and available at a lower price

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Explore Europe's largest food market filled with colourful stalls of fresh produce with your local guide. Here we'll pick up fresh ingredients for your paella and you'll shop like a local.

What‘s Included

Wine Tasting

Paella Cooking Class

Central Market Visit

Food and Beverages

Paella ingredients and equipment

Personal Purchases

Options

Paella Cooking Class

Market & Paella Cooking Class

Reviews

4.99

1,041 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1035

Make paella!
Lisa W,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun hands-on cooking class and tour of the market. We enjoyed wine and some tapas while cooking. Would highly recommend.
Love paella? Do this course, you won't regret it,!
klauskX4331TX,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Victor and Isabel are the perfect hosts for this paella cooking course, solid knowledge and easy going. They got us to cook a paella which was even better than one we had in a restaurant recently. And the wine selection was really great too! An unforgettable experience in the company of people from different places in the world. Thank you!
Absolutely amazing experience!
travel with tiwannie,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Victor was fantastic from start to finish. He arrived on time, explained every step clearly, and made the whole cooking process fun and exciting. His passion really showed, and he made sure everyone was involved, supported, and progressing at the same pace. A big thank you as well to Isabel, who was incredibly helpful, attentive, and kind throughout the class. Together they created such a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. The market visit was great, the cooking itself was well organized, and the final dining experience was the perfect way to end the class. Everything was delicious and very well explained. I highly recommend this cooking class it was informative, engaging, and truly memorable!
Awesome traditional cooking
Christopher N,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful environment with a lot of wine if you like it. I learned how to cook good paella and tasted exquisite vine. 5/5 Victor is a very kind and empathetic chef and Julia serves the best vine
Amazing paella class! Top notch facility
Excursion94186,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely amazing experience. They were wonderful working around allergies, and incredibly friendly and supportive. The dinner itself was great conversation and friendly. We are looking to do it again this year!
truly Valencian!!!
883juno,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I recently attended this paella cooking class, and it is an experience I will cherish forever. There is something truly special about learning the art of paella from a genuine Valencian chef. Chef Victor was incredible—his passion and expertise made the learning process both educational and deeply personal. Learning how to achieve that elusive, perfect socarrat. It’s a skill I’m so thankful to have learned from a local master. The hospitality was just as impressive as the cooking. We were treated to a variety of delicious tapas and wine pairings from start to finish. A huge thank you to Isabel, who made the evening flow perfectly; she was so attentive and made sure our glasses were never empty! We left not only with a new skill but with wonderful memories. If you’re looking for an authentic taste of Valencia, this is it.
Paella, Culture and Fun
KrisTheFitz,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chef Viktor and Isabel were incredible. They made our paella cooking experience an unforgettable experience. Not only were the wines, apps and paella delicious, their expert knowledge and welcoming attitude made for a must do experience here in Valencia.
Excellent paella experience!
683hishamm,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really loved ! I didn’t really know what to expect. But it was great. Very relaxed atmosphere. Right mix of interesting information, practical tips and fun. I don’t cook well - but that was not at all a problem. Also nice way to meet people. Victoria and Isobel were really excellent hosts . Highly recommended!
Magic
Erika M,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Reyes and Belen (spelling?) were the loveliest chef and assistant duo. Truly a special combination of enthusiasm energy and talent. By far the best visitor culinary class I have ever taken.
Wonderful experience, definitely would recommend.
Kyla R,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved the experience. It was a little bit of everything such a wonderful time. Daniel and Julia offered such a wonderful tour and great insight into all of the wines and food they offered.