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Barcelona : Paella Cooking Experience + Boqueria Market Exclusive Tour

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Are you interested in learning how to make a traditional Spanish seafood paella? Then go for a trip through the ancient town and shop for ingredients at La Boqueria with the chef. Taste some delectable tapas, create some sangria, and watch the chef cook a paella de marisco for you to enjoy.
When the paella de marisco is finished, return to your tables, settle down, and enjoy the meal with your own freshly mixed sangria.

✔ An introductory tour of the world-famous Mercat de la Boqueria is led by a certified chef.
✔ Join a hands-on cooking workshop to create a shareable seafood paella.
✔ Learn how to prepare quick and authentic local tapas.
✔ Make and drink unlimited sangria throughout

What's Included

  • All meals and drinks provided, plus digital recipe access via QR code
  • Savor traditional tapas while strolling through Barcelona’s historic Old Town
  • Enjoyment of freshly prepared seafood paella (paella de marisco)
  • Transportation services
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Market tours are not available on Sundays and public holidays
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Meeting Location

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Carrer de la Boqueria
27, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

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Carrer de la Boqueria, 27 (pass by)

Meet your professional chef at Carrer de la Boqueria, 27, where you will be welcomed and introduced to the experience before beginning your culinary journey into traditional Catalan and Spanish cuisine.
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Mercat de la Boqueria

Enter the world-famous La Boqueria Market, dating back to the 13th century, where your chef will walk you through the bustling stalls, explain the essential ingredients of Catalan and Spanish cuisine—especially seafood—and select the fresh produce required for preparing your authentic seafood paella.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaça de Sant Jaume

Stroll with your chef through the atmospheric streets of the Old Town, right beside Las Ramblas, as you explore its winding alleys and discover the charm of Barcelona’s historic center while making your way to the private kitchen for the hands-on cooking experience.Please be aware that the itinerary is only an example and may vary.
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1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian options are available; please inform us of any dietary preferences when booking.
  • The market tour is unavailable on Sundays and public holidays due to market closures.
  • Visitors typically receive their final tickets or vouchers 3 to 5 days prior to the tour date.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Barcelona : Paella Cooking Experience + Boqueria Market Exclusive Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • All meals and drinks provided, plus digital recipe access via QR code
  • Savor traditional tapas while strolling through Barcelona’s historic Old Town
  • Enjoyment of freshly prepared seafood paella (paella de marisco)
  • Interactive sangría-making session
  • Live paella cooking demonstration with hands-on guidance
  • Guided tour of La Boqueria market (depending on market hours)
  • Transportation services
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Market tours are not available on Sundays and public holidays

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This is an interactive paella-making class with participants taking on different roles during the experience.
  • Vegetarian options are available; please inform us of any dietary preferences when booking.
  • The market tour is unavailable on Sundays and public holidays due to market closures.
  • Visitors typically receive their final tickets or vouchers 3 to 5 days prior to the tour date.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

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