--- title: Paella cooking class - Local Market tour, Tapas & Wine lang: en type: tour city: Valencia country: Spain price: 65 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 160 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Which market class? rank_in_category: 6 of 9 (Paella Cooking Classes) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/paella-cooking-class-local-market-tour-tapas-wine/ --- # Paella cooking class - Local Market tour, Tapas & Wine **Guidekin's take:** Your choice of Valencian, seafood or vegetable paella, cooked hands on after a shopping stop at the Ruzafa Market, with a sangria workshop, tapas, tomato salad, dessert and coffee around it, rated 4.97 across 160 reviews. Ingredients, equipment and drinks are included at €65 per person for 3h 30m. On Sundays the market is closed. **Which market class?:** Book the Ruzafa class for Valencian, seafood or vegetable paella, tapas and dessert at €65 per person for 3h 30m; no market visit on Sundays. Trade-off: English only; Sunday classes skip the market. (last checked September 15, 2026) In our comparison: #6 of 9 in Paella Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Valencian paella —and this hands-on cooking class teaches you the real recipe, not a bland substitute. Learn to make authentic paella with seasonal produce from Valencia's own fields, the way local chefs have perfected it for generations. 100% valencian. No shortcuts. Just authentic technique from Valencian chefs who grew up making it. Your experience starts at Ruzafa Market, a neighborhood gem where locals shop for fresh ingredients—far from the crowds of Central Market. Then, join our small-group workshop to master the secrets: selecting the best seasonal vegetables and meat or seafood - achieving the perfect socarrat (the prized crispy rice crust), using Albufera rice from Valencia's own fields, and balancing saffron like a pro. While your paella simmers, enjoy a sangria-making workshop and sample traditional tapas. Then sit down to feast on your creation with local wine, salad, mistela, and homemade dessert. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet in Parroquia San Valero (in… - Starts 11:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Children from €34: ages 3 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €65 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.97/5 from 160 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: My First Paella - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.97 from 160 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 160 of 160. - 5 stars: 156 (98%) - 4 stars: 4 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Vegetable Paella Cooking Class | €65 / person | English | Vegetable Paella Workshop: This paella is cooked with fresh vegetables from the Valencian orchard. | | Seafood Paella Cooking Class | €65 / person | English | Seafood Paella Workshop: It is cooked with seafood and a fish and vegetable broth. | | Valencian Paella Cooking Class | €65 / person | English | Valencian Paella Workshop: The most traditional one. It's cooked with chicken, rabbit, and vegetables. | ## What's included - Dessert, coffee and mistela - Tomato salad - Some tapas - Workshop of Sangría, wine, beer, soft drinks and water - All ingredients and equipment to cook ## Not included - No visit Ruzafa Market on Sunday (it is closed) ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 11:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 We will meet in Parroquia San Valero (in the stairs) at 11:00am. Carrer del Pare Perera, 6 46006 Valencia Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJFZRxVspIYA0RfGXGAGtlNTE Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Children must be accompanied by an adult ## Compared with other Paella Cooking Classes | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 9** | €65 | 3h 30m | 4.97 (160) | shared | | [Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia](/spain/valencia/tours/paella-cooking-class-wine-tasting-central-market-in-valencia/?format=md) | €70 | 4h | 4.99 (1994) | shared | | [Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop](/spain/valencia/tours/real-paella-cooking-class-market-visit-sangr-a-workshop/?format=md) | €65 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (1649) | shared | | [Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class](/spain/valencia/tours/authentic-valencian-paella-cooking-class/?format=md) | €69 | 4h | 4.98 (319) | shared | Ranked #6 of 9 in Paella Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €65 to €104, median €69; typical length 3h 30m. 1 of 9 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/valencia/paella-cooking-class-valencia/?format=md ## More in Valencia - All Valencia tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/paella-cooking-class-local-market-tour-tapas-wine/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/?format=md