--- title: "Elevated small group: Paella cooking, Tapas, Cava Sangría & Tour." lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/elevated-small-group-paella-cooking-tapas-cava-sangr-a-tour/ type: tour city: Barcelona country: Spain price: 120 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 248 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 49 of 76 (Food & Tapas Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/elevated-small-group-paella-cooking-tapas-cava-sangr-a-tour/ --- # Elevated small group: Paella cooking, Tapas, Cava Sangría & Tour. **Guidekin's take:** Visit La Boquería with the chef or an assistant before preparing a complete menu in a cooking class. Ten tapas, wine tasting, a meal, drinks and coffee are included, with dietary adaptations available; the building has no elevator. 4.87 from 248 reviews at €120 per person for 4h. In our comparison: #49 of 76 in Food & Tapas Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview What makes us unique: a private space in a prime location, designed with exquisite attention to detail and a premium experience in all our services. Exclusive activity for small groups. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Plaça Reial 3, - Starts 10:00, 15:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 9+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €120 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 248 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Just Royal Bcn - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.87 from 248 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 242 of 248. - 5 stars: 229 (92%) - 4 stars: 13 (5%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 3 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the practical cooking instruction and sociable meal; crowds can make the market visit difficult to navigate. **Praised:** - Clear cooking instruction with opportunities for everyone to take part - Flavourful tapas, paella and dessert, with plenty to eat - Welcoming hosts who help the group relax and socialise - Market tips on fresh ingredients and regional food traditions - Comfortable apartment setting overlooking Plaça Reial **Complaints:** - Crowds at La Boqueria make it difficult to keep the group together - Stairs to the cooking venue can be difficult for people with limited mobility - Some travellers find the cooking venue difficult to locate Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-04-05 to 2026-09-15); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Dinner shift cooking class | €120 / person | English | Boquería market tour: The guide will explain to you about traditional foods and the most popular Catalans products as well. Paella Cooking Class: Menu cooking class: Seafood Paella Spanish omelette Catalan cream with berries Duration: 4 hours 10 Tapas tasting: Brava potatoes Iberian sausages Andalusian fish Prawns to garlic Croquettes Manchego cheese Anchovies Mussels sauce Octopus | | Lunch shift cooking class | €120 / person | English | Boquería market Cooking class Duration: 4 hours Tapas and full menu | ## What's included - Tasting of 10 Tapas with wine tasting and explanation of Spanish gastronomy through those Tapas. - The menu can be adapted to any type of diet: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. - You'll start by visiting La Boquería market accompanied by the chef or his assistant. - The cooking class consists of preparing a complete gourmet menu guided by a professional chef. - A complete menu with drinks and coffees served in Imperial table format. ## Not included - Tipping is voluntary and optional. - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:00, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 Plaça Reial 3, 2º-B, Barcelona, 08002 The building does not have an elevator. Our portal is next to the GLACIAR restaurant. It is a black iron door. You have to ring the bell that says JUST ROYAL to let them know that you have arrived. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ1d1K-FeipBIR1dKz7-xCunM Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Minimum drinking age is 18 years - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - The building does not have an elevator. - Our portal is next to the GLACIAR restaurant. It is a black iron door. - You have to ring the bell that says JUST ROYAL to let them know that you have arrived. ## Compared with other Food & Tapas Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #49 of 76** | €120 | 4h | 4.87 (248) | 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 #49 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/food-tours-barcelona/?format=md ## More in Barcelona - All Barcelona tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/elevated-small-group-paella-cooking-tapas-cava-sangr-a-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/?format=md