The 11 Market and Tapas Tours in Valencia That Earn Their Price

1.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Start at MYR Hotel Palau Vallier with a local guide, visit Central Market when opening hours allow, choose paella ingredients, then cook and eat with tapas and Spanish wines. Guides such as Daniel, Victor, Reyes, and Belen bring practical tips, local stories, and a friendly group setting.

“Fun and interesting experience. Victor was energetic and made sure we all introduced ourselves and it was nice to spend a little time with people from different countries. I was disappointed that we didn’t get to shop at central market as the event title stated since it was Sunday but we were not informed about it.”

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2.Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 828 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet Jose, Anna, or another English-speaking guide at San Valero Parish, shop for paella ingredients at Ruzafa Market, then walk eight minutes to cook chicken-and-rabbit paella. Tapas, sangria, wine, salad, dessert, coffee, and sweet wine are included.

“We do cooking classes often in holiday and this one was the best we have taken. From start to finish that were attentive, engaging, fun and taught us how to make great paella and sangria! Great job!!”

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3.Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 721 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Meet near Plaza de la Virgen, walk through Central Market with a professional chef, then cook your own paella at a personal station for one to three people. Guides such as Daniel, Reyes, Victor, and Juanda add local stories, while tapas, wine, and dessert turn the lesson into a full meal.

“This tour was the highlight of my time in Valencia. Juan was knowledgeable, patient, and enthusiastic about cooking and even more about the group enjoying the experience. Highly recommend!”

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4.Valencian paella workshop and visit to the Algiros market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Visit Mercado Algirós on eligible morning sessions, then cook Valencian paella, Spanish tortilla, and coca en llanda at Valencia Club Cocina. Chefs such as Carlos, David, and William lead the English workshop, with wine, sangria, a meal, recipe, diploma, and group photo included.

“What a fun way to spend an evening in Valencia. A wonderful international group of fellow travelers all eager to learn. And learn we did. Our chef was engaging and funny and talented. And the fruits of our labor were fantastico! We will happily do this again when we return someday.”

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5.Seafood paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet near San Valero Parish, shop for paella ingredients at Ruzafa Market, then walk eight minutes to the kitchen. Chefs such as Ana, José, Cristina, and Valentín lead a hands-on seafood paella and sangria class with tapas, wine, salad, dessert, coffee, and mistela.

“This was a fantastic experience! Valentin and Christina were awesome - they were knowledgeable and funny, and the paellas turned out great. I've been trying to make paella on my own for many years and this class really helped me get better. In addition, the side dishes were also great. I definitely would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to learn more about making paella”

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6.Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77

Meet at San Valero Church for a guided visit to Ruzafa Market, then cook meat and vegetable or seafood paella with local chefs such as Anna, José, and Guillermo. Learn sangria, socarrat, and Valencian traditions while sharing tapas, wine, dessert, and coffee.

“Great cooking class, we had so much fun! We were happy to learn more about the history of the paella but also the secrets of its making. The team was great, and we all shared a great moment. This is a complete culinary experience that’s worth every penny. Our family highly recommend, we’ve built great memories.”

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7.Paella Workshop and Algiros Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 291 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $73

Join Valencia Club Cocina for a hands-on paella class led in English by local chefs such as Carlos, Carles, Joan, or Adana. Morning sessions Monday to Saturday include Algiros Market, then you cook paella, tortilla, and coca de llanda before eating with wine and sangria.

“Highly recommend to book this amazing activity! It was such a fun experience with a professional chef guiding you how to cook 3 traditional Valencian dishes along with delicious drinks! Food turned out great ♥️ Our amazing cooking instructor was Adana who guided us during this workshop and gave us tips useful when cooking too!”

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8.Paella & market in small group with Valencia’s Champion 2025

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet Chef Jordi at Algirós Market at 11:30 am, shop for fresh ingredients, walk through Russafa, then cook paella, tapas, and sangria in his home kitchen. The three-and-a-half-hour class is limited to eight people, includes dessert and Mistela, and runs in English.

“Nice activity, everything was well explained. Jordi prepared a lot of food and it was all very tasty!”

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9.Cook your paella (with a purchase at the Russafa market)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Meet Ramón, Jordi, or another La Llarga instructor at Russafa Market, shop for paella ingredients, then prepare sangria, tapas, and Valencian paella. This three-hour, hands-on class includes tools, an apron, the recipe, drinks, and your meal, with instruction in English, Spanish, or French.

“Ramon very entertaining and engaging. Paella was amazing. Highly recommend 🥘🍷🥰”

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10.Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and Ruzafa market visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Start at San Valero Parish with a market visit and a lesson in Valencian food culture. Then walk eight minutes to the kitchen for sangria, tapas, and hands-on vegan paella. Hosts such as Guillermo, Cristina, Anna, and Jordie lead an English-language class that ends with wine, dessert, coffee, and mistela.

“A wonderful experience, a must do! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our vegetable paella class. The staff/chefs are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.”

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11.Cook your Paella with Purchase to Russafa Market in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $61Best value

Meet Ramón at Russafa Market, choose fresh ingredients, then cook paella Valenciana with chicken, rabbit, green beans, and rice. This three-hour English-language class includes market shopping, tools, apron, recipe, tapas, sangria, and your finished paella for up to 10 people.

“Ramon was amazing! Our Paella making experience was an outstanding afternoon. The food and drinks were all delicious, from the ham and cheese appys and sangria to our expertly crafted paella and wine. Ramon guided us with laughter and really clear explanations of what to do and why in the creation of the paella. He encouraged questions and conversations It was the 2 of us with a group of 10 who welcomed us and it felt like we were having an afternoon with friends. An experience we will remember fondly, a highlight of our trip to Valencia!”

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