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Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef

5.0 · 201 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madrid Operated by Lóleo Eventos Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
11:00, 19:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Cook tapas and paella with a professional chef at a private eatery in Madrid, then eat what you have made.

Hands-on instruction and unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks are included; gratuities are extra. 4.98 from 201 reviews at €89 per person for 3h 30m.

In our comparison: #11 of 49 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: €89 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Tapas and Paella Cooking Class
  • Drinks: White and Red wine, Beer, Soft Drink and Water
  • Gratuities

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 October 2026.

Reviews

5.0
201 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 201 of 201

Star breakdown of all 201 ratings

5 stars
197 · 98%
4 stars
4 · 2%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the practical teaching and sociable meal; the session can run long.

Praised

  • Clear instruction on cooking techniques and the background of Spanish dishes
  • Practical cooking tasks shared across different skill levels
  • Flavourful tapas and paella, with generous food and wine
  • Friendly group conversation while preparing and sharing the meal
  • Recipes and useful techniques to recreate the dishes at home

Complaints

  • The cooking session can run long

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (3 June 2023 to 8 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The address is Calle Valderribas 30, 2º floor. Please notice that the access is from the street, not from the market. At the doorbell it’s written Lóleo. The Pacifico Metro Station on Line 1 is just two minutes away. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
11:00, 19:00 on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat; 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
Lóleo Eventos; 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.

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Age 6+ minimum age to join

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

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This tour · #11 of 49€893h 30m4.98 (201)shared
Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing€1192h 30m4.98 (1087)shared
Madrid Food Tour in a Neighborhood Market with Churros€892h 30m5.0 (243)shared
Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit€953h 30m4.98 (601)shared

Ranked #11 of 49 in Food & Tapas Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €24 to €376, median €85; typical length 3h. 4 of 49 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 49 Food & Tapas Tours

From €89 per adult