---
title: Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-tapas-paella-cooking-experience-with-local-market-visit/
type: tour
city: Madrid
country: Spain
price: 95
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 581
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 3 of 24 (Food & Tapas Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-20
data_updated: 2026-09-20
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-tapas-paella-cooking-experience-with-local-market-visit/
---

# Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit

**Guidekin's take:** A 3h 30m cooking session that starts in the Anton Martin market with a guide and an aperitivo, then moves to a private kitchen for paella, tapas and dessert you cook yourselves. Drinks and enough food for lunch are included. 4.98 from 581 reviews.

## Overview

Take a deep dive into Spanish cuisine and culture by getting hands-on in the kitchen. After a tour of a traditional market with an expert local guide, you’ll head into a modern private kitchen space to make traditional paella, tapas, and dessert. By the time you sit down to enjoy your homemade lunch, you’ll understand the crucial role that food plays in everyday life here in Spain, the fascinating history behind paella, and cooking techniques you can bring back to your own kitchen.

## Key facts

- Price: from €95 per person
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 581 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Devour Madrid Food Tours

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paella and Tapas Cooking Class in Madrid with Market Visit | €95 / person | English | - |
| Private Cooking Class | €400 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Paella & Tapas : Cook authentic paella and tapas with a private chef after sourcing fresh ingredients at a local Madrid market. |

## What's included

- A traditional aperitivo (drink and snack)
- Private kitchen & tasting space at a local restaurant
- Antón Martín market
- Fully guided experience in English
- Drinks
- Enough food for lunch and dessert
- Huertas/Lavapiés neighborhood
- Small group cooking class of 12 people or fewer

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Transport

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 10:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20
- 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

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Plazuela Anton Martín 28012 by the statue of El Abrazo (the Hug).

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women.
- This tour is not suitable for vegans, those with celiac disease and those with lactose intolerance.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
- Unfortunately, due to the prevalence of sharp knives, hot stoves, and high surfaces, this experience is not suitable for children under 12.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.

## How it compares in Food & Tapas Tours

Ranked **#3 of 24** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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