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title: "Barcelona Culinary Experience: Paella & Tapas Cooking Class"
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type: tour
city: Barcelona
country: Spain
price: 75
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.88
reviews: 223
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Cooking tapas and paella
rank_in_category: 45 of 76 (Food & Tapas Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-02
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Barcelona Culinary Experience: Paella & Tapas Cooking Class

**Guidekin's take:** Cook a menu of tapas, paella and dessert in a class focused on local food traditions. Alcoholic drinks are included, and dietary preferences can be accommodated; the vegan option must be requested. 4.88 from 223 reviews at €75 per person for 4h.

In our comparison: #45 of 76 in Food & Tapas Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

We believe that food is the mirror of local culture, history and traditions. And we will be delighted to lead you through this gastronomic experience cooking an authentic Spanish menu and happy to accommodate any dietary restriction or preference you might require (vegan options are also available after request).

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The nearest metro station is Jaume I,
- Starts 11:00, 17:00: 2 departures a day
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €38: ages 0 to 12

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €75 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.88/5 from 223 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: cook&taste barcelona
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 11:00, 17:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02

## Reviews

4.88 from 223 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 216 of 223.

- 5 stars: 210 (94%)
- 4 stars: 6 (3%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 3 (1%)
- 1 star: 2 (1%)

## What's included

- Vegan Option upon request
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Tapas, Paella and Dessert

## Not included

- Propinas

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 11:00, 17:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

The nearest metro station is Jaume I, Line 4. But also close from Liceu‚ Line 3. Then head for Pl St Jaume, where the City Hall is located. Look for the Conesa sandwich shop in one corner. C. Paradís (small alley) starts here. Walk up for 20m - you will see our venue when the street turns a corner
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJrbOQqvmipBIRmpNmYrSw8l8

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

## Compared with other Food & Tapas Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #45 of 76** | €75 | 4h | 4.88 (223) | shared |
| [Hidden Barcelona Tapas Tour with Wine Fun and Local Secrets](/spain/barcelona/tours/hidden-barcelona-tapas-tour-with-wine-fun-and-local-secrets/?format=md) | €74 | 3h | 4.97 (1277) | shared |
| [Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-paella-cooking-class-with-market-visit-tapas-sangria/?format=md) | €90 | 3h | 4.96 (3226) | shared |
| [Barcelona Side Streets Tapas Food & Wine Tour with Eating Europe](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-side-streets-tapas-food-wine-tour-with-eating-europe/?format=md) | €95 | 3h 30m | 4.99 (438) | shared |

Ranked #45 of 76 in Food & Tapas Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €425, median €90; typical length 3h. 19 of 76 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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