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Alicante: Paella & Sangria Cooking Class with Tapas & Market Tour

4.9 · 144 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Alicante Operated by Free Walking Tours Alicante Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
11:00, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Shop at Alicante’s Central Market, then make paella and homemade sangria in a restaurant kitchen.

Ingredients, equipment, recipes, tapas and drinks are included; alcohol is restricted to adults aged eighteen and over. 4.86 from 144 reviews at €49 per person for 3h 30m.

In our comparison: #9 of 10 in Food & Tapas Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €49 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Full meal & drinks: Enjoy your paella alongside a tapas tasting, drinks, and local appetizers.
  • All-inclusive setup: Authentic restaurant venue, aprons, equipment, fresh ingredients, and recipes.
  • Chef-led workshop: Guided market visit, hands-on paella cooking class, and homemade sangria.
  • Choice of seafood, meat or veggie paella
  • Bottled water for all participants

    Children from €35 (ages 6 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 October 2026.

    Reviews

    4.9
    144 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 138 of 144

    Star breakdown of all 144 ratings

    5 stars
    133 · 92%
    4 stars
    5 · 3%
    3 stars
    3 · 2%
    2 stars
    3 · 2%
    1 star
    0 · 0%

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Meet at the market entrance, by the Civil War memorial — a large metal plate on the ground. Your guide will be there with a traditional shopping basket, wearing a black T-shirt with “Alicante Cooking Workshops” in white. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    11:00, 14:00, daily except Sun; 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
    Free Walking Tours Alicante; 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
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age

    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

    • Food included see what is included
    • Children from €35 ages 6 to 12

    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 · #9 of 10€493h 30m4.86 (144)shared
    Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks & Central Market€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

    Ranked #9 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