Tapas · MARKET AND TAPAS TOURS
Markets are a morning thing, which makes this the one tapas tour you can do before lunch. These 15 pair a market walk with a tasting, priced and timed, with a note on what you eat standing up.
Review of Barcelona’s small-group paella class with La Boqueria market visit, tapas, sangria, recipes, and practical booking advice.
“Wonderful class- a market tour, cooking class, sangria and tapas and dessert with great teachers. Matt and Maria were so funny and nice. We left smiling and enjoying our new friends.”
Learn Valencian paella, shop Ruzafa Market, make sangria, and enjoy tapas, wine, dessert, and local culture in Valencia.
“Our hosts were very friendly, patient and answered all our questions. The instructions were thorough. Food and drinks were delicious and authentic. The walk through the market was interesting and fun. We enjoyed the whole experience”
Explore San Sebastián’s pintxos, market flavors, local wines, cider, history, and food culture on this intimate three-hour tasting tour.
“The very best way to visit San Sabastine. Jon toolk great care to personalize the tour he made it very enjoyable.”
Review of Madrid’s market-to-kitchen tapas and paella class, with practical details on food, guides, price, group size, and dietary needs.
“Wonderful, anuthentic and educational experience that I would highly recommend. Arantxa had a terrific sense of humour and was very knowledgeable about her craft. Such a terrific way to appreciate the history of true Spanish cooking. Learned a lot! Will come back to her again! Thank you very much.”
Cook seafood paella, make sangria, shop Ruzafa Market, and enjoy tapas, wine, dessert, and Valencian culture in a 3.5-hour class.
“Wow….. what a day and what a team of people who looked after us. Anna, John and Christina were so knowledgeable, helpful and made you feel at ease. We didn’t realise the amount of work to make a Paella, it was broken down into straightforward stages. The hospitality along with the cookery lesson was brilliant along with the history of Valencia and the market. Absolutely brilliant and a ‘must do’ Thank you for a great day 👍👍”
Cook Alicante-style paella, shop the Central Market, taste tapas and local drinks in a friendly 3.5-hour class for $58.
“Andrea was so nice and friendly, we were a great group, cooking together was fun, they offers you wine during cooking and eating, that was a very pleasant moment. I highly recommend the seafood paella, way more flavory than the chicken one”
Learn Valencian paella at Ruzafa Market, make socarrat, and enjoy tapas, sangria, wine, and dessert in a 3.5-hour class.
“Anna our chef instructor was wonderful! The rest of the cooking staff were also great and provided warm Spanish hospitality. Anna was charming, funny, entertaining and very knowledgable. She made our group feel like family. And the sangria was refreshing and the paella was fabulous. A must do activity in Valencia. Gracias!”
Learn to shop Alicante’s Central Market, prepare paella and sangria, and enjoy tapas in a friendly local kitchen.
“The whole experience was incredible, they have a great connection with the vendors in the market and our guide Freddie was wonderful at explaining what and why we were collecting specific ingredients. The food turned out to be the best paella we’ve ever eaten, they’re beyond generous with the amount of sangria and Fred added so much value to the experience. Could not recommend any higher!”
Taste Madrid through churros, market bites, vermouth, cheese and calamari on a three-hour tour of local eateries and tapas bars.
“Loved the selection of tapas offered from breakfast churros through to afternoon coffee and cake. Also some local knowledge and history thrown in. Really great tour!”
Cook Alicante-style paella from market-fresh ingredients, mix sangria, enjoy tapas, and learn local food traditions in a small English-language class.
“We really enjoyed this experience and highly recommend it. Our tour leader, Federico, was great !!! He was fun and seemed to really enjoy sharing interesting details at the Mercado and about cooking. The final dishes that we made were excellent !”
Taste San Sebastián’s best pintxos, wine, cider, and Basque traditions on a three-hour walking tour with a local guide.
“Loved everything about this! Guide was so friendly, fun & knowledgable. Our small group from all over the world are now our new friends who we will stay in touch with. It was so much fun! The pintxos were delicious and well chosen and the local wines wonderful! A must do!”
Learn Málaga’s tapas traditions, shop Atarazanas Market, cook with a local chef, pair regional drinks, and take home an apron.
“Everything was great, Felipe introducing us to the market and other points of interest on the way to way to the tapas Workshop.”
Explore Porto’s Bolhão Market, cook Portuguese tapas, and share a Douro wine lunch in this friendly small-group culinary class.
“We had the best time with Gemny! First she took us through the market and we got to taste olive oil, smell spices, and try fresh oysters. Following this, we prepared different Portuguese dishes and learned how to cook them. After we got to enjoy! It was a blast and I definitely recommend to all. We got to learn more about the Portuguese history and culture. Thanks Gemny for a great experience!”
Shop Ruzafa Market, make vegan paella, enjoy tapas and sangria, and learn Valencian food traditions in this friendly 3.5-hour class.
“This class was SO fun. My husband participated in the traditional paella making and my daughter and I made the vegetarian version. The teachers were fun, inclusive, and energetic. We learned how to make this traditional dish and also tasted tapas, sangria, and some other drinks and dessert and dessert wine. We learned a lot, made a few friends, and enjoyed a delicious meal.”
Taste Málaga through market snacks, tapas, wine, and local sweets on a small-group walking tour through the historic center.
“My wife, father and I were excited to see the market in Malaga. We arrived early at the beautiful hotel meeting point. Ester was right on time and greeted us with the most pleasant smile! Her energy from the very beginning was contagious! Our group was complete when two other ladies joined us. We crossed the street and had seats in front of the market. This is a busy downtown area with working folks having lunch along with us tourists. This is the first stop of four where we experienced different local cuisine and wine/beer. We thoroughly enjoyed each one! Ester answered all of our questions and was extremely knowledgeable.…”
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