Market Visit & Paella Cooking Class, Valencia

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Overview

Enjoy an unforgettable experience in Valencia, the home of Spain's most famous dish (and a global icon) paella. With this experience, you'll immerse yourself in the region's food culture, discover the numerous types of paella, visit city markets, and, eventually, taste your own delicious dish.

Put on your aprons and learn how to prepare an authentic Paella Valenciana on your own with the help of a Spanish chef. You'll make everything from scratch using fresh ingredients and traditional spices. And, of course, you'll eat the paella after you cook, so definitely make sure to arrive on an empty stomach! 

Before diving into crafting the famous dish, you'll start with a visit to the vibrant Ruzafa Local Market, where you'll discover surprising seasonal products of the Valencia region. Learn all about local agriculture and the culinary culture of the city, including the history of paella. Next, head to The Mercado Central, one of the oldest municipal markets in Europe to pick up your ingredients for the workshop.

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Traveler reviews

2 total ratings, 2 with reviews
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Rachel S.
Whitehall Township, PA | Reviewed on Jul 08, 2023
Our favorite experience throughout our trip to Spain! Read more

Our favorite experience throughout our trip to Spain!

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Michael B.
New Rochelle, NY | Reviewed on Jun 23, 2022
This morning we experienced our Local Market and Paella Cooking Class with “My First Paella” and it was very well done. While the attendees are obviously all tourists, the guide/cooking team was very funny, thoughtful, and instructive. We had fun and would recommend it. Read more

This morning we experienced our Local Market and Paella Cooking Class with “My First Paella” and it was very well done. While the attendees are obviously all tourists, the guide/cooking team was very funny, thoughtful, and instructive. We had fun and would recommend it.

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It is a touristy thing but a lot of fun

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Food
great fun participating in the cooking and then eating what was made
Guides, Drivers and Staff
very friendly

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