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4 hours
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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Wine Tasting
Paella Cooking Class
Central Market Visit
Food and Beverages
Paella ingredients and equipment
Personal Purchases
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.
Paella Cooking Class
Market & Paella Cooking Class
906 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Adriane W,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
If you’re in Valencia, book this tour! Even if you can’t cook. Even if you already know how to make Paella. Whether you’re in a group of 3 or was flying solo, book this tour! Reyes was such an amazing instructor, and Sam was extremely informative. By the end it felt like we were family dining together!
Beth P,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
Incredible experience. Short walking tour including central market. Learned so much about the area. Then the paella. Hands on cooking experience. Enjoyed all we made along with paired wines and snacks. So much more than I expected. Reyes was a knowledgeable teacher. Highly recommend this class. Do not hesitate. I would do it again tomorrow.
Reilly Y,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
This was an incredible experience! Our chef was informative, funny, and helpful, and created a fun, social environment to cook and learn in. And our paella turned out amazing!! They provided lots of wine and tapas along the way, and we had lots of fun cooking and chatting with other participants. We’re excited to bring the tradition home with us. This was one of our highlights of our trip to Spain, and a must-do in Valencia! It should be noted that the evening classes do not include a visit to the Central Market.
Briana S,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
We had such a lovely paella cooking experience! Reyes and Michelle were both so knowledgeable and welcoming, they made the class so informative and fun. The food and wine pairings were both delicious. Everyone else in the class was also so friendly and we had an amazing time. We would definitely recommend this class to anyone visiting Valencia!
Jeffry M,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
This is one of the best classes I've every taken. They go over board in bring wines to the table and it was outstanding.
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