Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Paella was born here in Valencia—and this hands-on cooking class teaches you the real recipe, not the tourist version. Learn to make traditional Valencian paella with meat and vegetables, the way local families have cooked it for generations. No shortcuts. Just authentic technique from Valencian chefs who grew up making it.
Your experience starts at Ruzafa Market, a neighborhood gem where locals shop for fresh ingredients—far from the crowds of Central Market. Then, join our small-group workshop to master the secrets: achieving the perfect socarrat (the prized crispy rice crust), using Albufera rice from Valencia's own fields, and balancing saffron like a pro.
While your paella simmers, enjoy a sangria-making workshop and sample traditional tapas. Then sit down to feast on your creation with local wine, salad, mistela, and homemade dessert.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We will meet at the door of San Valero Parish. We will go to the Ruzafa market together and we will make the purchase of the fresh products necessary to cook a good paella. While we are making the purchase we will tell you the origin of the paella and customs and culture of the Valencian people. Later we will walk for 8 minutes to reach the kitchen where we will hold a sangria workshop.The chef will be waiting us with some delicious tapas accompanied by sangria, beer, water ... Then our chef will explain step by step the preparation of the authentic valencian paella (traditional meats) and once finished we will sit down to taste it. We will accompany the paella with a Valencian tomato salad, Valencia wines, seasonal fruit, typical Valencian sponge cake, sweet wine and coffee.
Sample Menu
starter
Tapas
Patatas bravas with sojanesa, Jamón serrano, Manchego cheese, Steamed mussels, Olives
main
Paella, Valencian Tomato Salad
dessert
Seasonal fruit, Valencian Cake, Sweet Wine and Coffee
What‘s Included
Bottomless Sangría
Bottled water
Wine tasting
Snacks
Dessert
Soft drink
Tomato Salad
Options
valencian paella
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Reviews
873 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The most amazing experience!
729saraic,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Honestly, I don’t know how to say how amazing this was! This is my first time in Spain and Guillermo, Nico, and Ana were the most amazing teachers and hosts. Our food ended up tasting amazing. The hospitality, the sangrias, the market tour, and even just the information they gave us was worth every Euro! I wanna do it all over! Thank you Spain and thank you My First Paella!
Great time!
Allen H,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience! And a fun way to learn to make paella. Highly recommended!
Great experience not to be missed
BarbaraJCheshire,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A thorough enjoyable experience. We were made to feel very welcome. Our hosts were friendly & professional throughout, providing delicious tapas, sangria and wine with the finished paella we helped to cook. We were recommended this experience by friends and so pleased we were able to include this in our short break to València.
This was such a fun...
Kathryn H,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a fun class! I don't eat seafood, so I was happy to find a paella class that cooked a traditional Valencian paella with chicken and rabbit (and even snails!). The instructors were great at making sure everyone was involved and the finished product was fantastic.
Social escape!
giannivE607ES,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience! We got to meet other people of vacation and chat about the world! The paella was also unbelievably delicious! … the bottomless sangria didn’t hurt either.
Such a fun experience!
H3230LFmegana,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a fun experience!! The staff made this so fun for everyone! I couldn’t believe all the food and drinks included for the price we paid!
My First Paella experience
dylanhF7715AQ,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, great food, made new friends
Super fun workshop!
Goof152,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun workshop! What fun leaders with a sense of humor.
Top event
Erik0168,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience super enthusiastic explanation, TOP
Fantastic experience
heijligersh,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience and experience
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