The 15 Best Paella Cooking Classes in Valencia

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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

1.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Shop Mercat Central ingredients, cook authentic Valencian paella step-by-step, and enjoy wine, tapas, and lunch in 4 hours.

“We loved our paella cooking class with Victor and Belen. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed, and Victor explained every step clearly, so it was easy to follow even if you are not an experienced cook. The class was fun, informative and very well organized, and we ended up with an amazing paella that tasted like something from a top restaurant. It’s a great experience for anyone who wants to learn real Valencian paella and enjoy a few hours in good company”

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Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

2.Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 828 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Valencia paella class with a Ruzafa market visit, hands-on cooking, tapas, and sangria, plus wine and dessert included in a small group.

“So much fun! Paella turned out amazing! Sangria was delicious too! We learned so much and also met fellow travellers. Great experience! Would definitely do it again.”

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Valencia: Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

3.Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 721 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Shop Valencia’s Central Market, learn classic paella step-by-step with an English-speaking chef, then eat your own paella with wine and tapas.

“This tour was the highlight of my time in Valencia. Juan was knowledgeable, patient, and enthusiastic about cooking and even more about the group enjoying the experience. Highly recommend!”

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Valencia: Catamaran Cruise, Paella Lunch and Swim Stop

4.Catamaran Cruise, Paella Lunch and Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 445 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41Best value

Valencia catamaran cruise with onboard paella lunch and a Port Saplaya swim stop, plus views of the Mediterranean coast.

“This was a really good boat tour and the food was nice. It wasn’t crowded and the music had a good volume. We also had opportunities for swimming and it was so nice! The skippers were very nice too”

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Valencian paella workshop and visit to the Algiros market

5.Valencian paella workshop and visit to the Algiros market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Valencia paella workshop with Mercado Algirós market visit, hands-on cooking, tortilla and coca en llanda, plus wine and sangria.

“This was such an incredible experience and the food was delicious! We loved starting off with the market tour. We then made different dishes and the paella and it was all so incredibly tasty. Everyone was so attentive and lovely! Would 100% want to do it again and highly recommend”

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Seafood paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

6.Seafood paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Shop Ruzafa market, cook classic seafood paella and sangria in a small group, then enjoy tapas, wines, and dessert in Valencia.

“This was a fantastic experience! Valentin and Christina were awesome - they were knowledgeable and funny, and the paellas turned out great. I've been trying to make paella on my own for many years and this class really helped me get better. In addition, the side dishes were also great. I definitely would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to learn more about making paella”

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Valencia: Evening Guided Paella Workshop, Tapas, and Drinks

7.Evening Guided Paella Workshop, Tapas, and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 326 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Valencia evening paella workshop where you cook authentic paella, snack on tapas with sangria and wine, then finish with coca de llanda and mistela.

“A must do if in Valencia! Great night with delicious drinks, tapas and of course your freshly made paella!”

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Valencian Paella Cooking Class, Tapas & Sangria – Evening

8.Valencian Paella Cooking Class, Tapas & Sangria – Evening

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Evening Valencian paella and sangria class with tapas, market-fresh ingredients, hands-on cooking, and a full sit-down meal, plus tips.

“This is so informative and a lot of fun. Ana and her colleague were just great instructors. Funny and smart! When in Valencia one must learn what is true Valencian paella!”

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Valencia: Paella Workshop and Algiros Market Visit

9.Paella Workshop and Algiros Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 291 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $73

Cook Valencian paella with a local chef, then shop Algiros Market for fresh ingredients, ending with tapas, sangria, and dessert.

“I highly recommend this cooking paella class…it was amazing…we cooked paella, tortilla de patatas and a cake as a dessert…everything was perfectly organized…i enjoyed this so much…it was fun and the food was so good and all the ingredients were of high quality…five stars :)”

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Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop

10.Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77

Ruzafa market visit plus hands-on Valencian paella with expert coaching on socarrat, unlimited sangria, tapas, dessert, and recipe take-home.

“It was an amazing experience. Our chefs were enthusiastic, knowledgeable and made the workshop very enjoyable. Special highlight was learning the secret to great Sangria and our other guest who made the experience even better!”

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Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class

11.Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Hands-on Valencian paella cooking class in an orange grove outside Valencia, with tapas, wine, and dessert, taught in English.

“This was an amazing experience. Rafa was fun and informative. I highly recommend this cooking class and I can’t wait to try out everything I learned from him.”

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Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class

12.Authentic Valencian Paella Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 99 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Hands-on Valencian paella class near Albufera with tapas, sangria, DO wines, and a farm setting. Cook your own pan in 4 hours.

“We had a wonderful day with Rafa and Maria. They were so friendly and made the experience really enjoyable. Thank you!”

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Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and Ruzafa market visit

13.Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and Ruzafa market visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Shop Valencia’s Ruzafa market, cook a vegetarian paella with a chef, and enjoy tapas, sangria, wine, dessert, and coffee in a small group.

“Fantastic and fun experience! The food was incredible and we had so much fun! The staff was great! We learned a great deal about the history and had fun during the process.”

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Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose

14.Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Hands-on Valencia paella and tapas cooking at chef José’s home. Sangria, horchata mousse, and cremaet, plus recipe book.

“Our time with Chef Jose was absolutely wonderful! We learned so much about how to make the perfect paella ~ but we also learned about Spanish culture (especially the Valencian culture) and the history of the area and of paella. Our tapas were very unique and oh so tasty! The sangrito (sangria with Chef Jose’s mojito twist) was a perfect accompaniment to the paella we cooked together, which was truly the highlight. Jose is a wonderful and patient teacher with a great sense of humor, and he truly made us feel at home. We have taken many cooking classes in different settings, but to have such an enjoyable and relaxing…”

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Any Day is Sunday: Paella Cooking Class with Tapas and Sangria

15.Any Day is Sunday: Paella Cooking Class with Tapas and Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Small-group paella class in Valencia with sangria, tapas, and orxata mousse. Learn from Chef Jose, with recipes to take home.

“Had a great time having Jose teach us how Valencian paella is made. It was only my partner and myself in the group so we're able to engage with Jose on the finer details of paella and Valencian food in general. This is ideal for people like myself we wanted a smaller group.”

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