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Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks & Central Market

5.0 · 803 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Alicante Operated by Alicante Tasting Club Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
11:00, 14:00, 18:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Shop for ingredients at a local market, then cook a meat, seafood or vegetarian paella.

Tapas, wines, sangría and take-home recipes are included; dietary requirements need to be stated when booking. 4.99 from 803 reviews at €49 per person for 3h 30m.

Best for: Book the Marketplace class for market shopping, paella and drinks: 3h 30m, €49 per person, 4.99 from 803 reviews; no Sunday market. Food & Tapas Tours comparison

Trade-off: Dietary needs must be stated when booking.

In our comparison: #1 of 10 in Food & Tapas Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: October 2, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and MarketplaceThe page price€49
Cooking evening time. Evening: During the night paella cooking class we are not visiting the Market Duration: 2 hours€49

Children from €39 (ages 2 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Local wines, sangría and beverages
  • Recipes to take home
  • A hands-on paella cooking class with a local chef
  • Best paella ever (of course, you've made it!) Meat, seafood and vegetarian options available
  • Visit to a local market were we will buy all necessary ingredients for the cooking class
  • An English/Spanish speaking guide
  • A selection of traditional tapas
  • Gratuities

Reviews

5.0
803 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 802 of 803

Star breakdown of all 803 ratings

5 stars
793 · 99%
4 stars
9 · 1%
3 stars
1 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We are meeting at the main facade of the central market, located outside, on the iconic steps. In front of the avenue Alfonso el Sabio n10. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
11:00, 14:00, 18:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Alicante Tasting Club; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Children from €39 ages 2 to 17

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Food & Tapas Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 10€493h 30m4.99 (803)shared
Savor Alicante: Premium Wine Tasting and Tapas for Foodies€1353h4.99 (78)shared
Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas Club€352h 30m4.96 (166)shared
Alicante Tour: Full City, Castle, Market & Tapas Experience€893h5.0 (33)shared

Ranked #1 of 10 in Food & Tapas Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €29 to €135, median €49; typical length 2h 30m. 0 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 10 Food & Tapas Tours

From €49 per adult · Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace