The 15 La Boqueria and Market Tours in Barcelona That Earn Their Price

1.Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,661 reviews · 3 hours · from $85Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Travel Bar near Las Ramblas, visit La Boqueria for paella ingredients, then prepare tapas, seafood paella, and sangria in an open-kitchen class. Chefs including Andrea, Luca, Koko, and Maya bring plenty of humor and practical cooking tips.

“we did a team building activity, was a lot of fun! Andres who was the cook was very funny, we had a delicious paella and few appetizers. Sangria was nice also but was too sweet. We didn't get to prepare sangria though. The wine quality could be better , was a bit watery.”

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2.Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,531 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114Top rated

Start near La Rambla with a chef-led visit to La Boqueria, then return to GAB Lab for tapas, sangria, and hands-on paella. Groups are capped at 12, and seafood, chicken, and vegetarian options are available. Guides may include Maria, Hugo, Bibi, or other members of the team.

“One of the best experiences I had in Barcelona. Thanks to Hugo and Andres. The paella, sangria and tapas were delicious.”

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3.Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit and More

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 711 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Start at La Boqueria with chefs such as Maria, Hugo, Simon, or Yaya, then walk to a nearby kitchen to prepare paella, sangria, tapas, and almond cake. The class is hands-on, English and Spanish friendly, and adaptable for vegetarian, chicken, and some dietary needs.

“The team at GAB was outstanding. The attention to detail was exactly what a cooking lesson should entail. Why certain ingredients, how they are used, the cooking method and its importance. We look forward to trying the recipes back home and would highly recommend the class to cooking enthusiasts and novices alike.”

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4.Half-Day Spanish Cooking Class & Boqueria Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 383 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $117

Start with a chef-led visit to La Boqueria on morning dates, then prepare a four-course Spanish meal with bilingual instructors such as Juan, Sonia, or Candido. Expect market tastings, practical cooking tips, Catalan flavors on Wednesdays, and generous Riojan and Galician wines.

“What a great evening Juan our chef/teacher was fantastic We were a group of five from the UK, joined by 2 from OZ and 2 from USA. We all took part in cooking a gorgeous 4 course meal. Once all the knife skills were out of the way the wine was flowing as we cooked the various courses. Lasted around 3 hours. Highly recommend”

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5.La Boqueria Market and Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Meet near Plaça Reial, visit La Boqueria with your chef, then cook seafood or vegetarian paella, Spanish omelet, and crema Catalana in an 18th century apartment. English-led groups cap at 12, with wine, coffee, and a full meal served at an Imperial table.

“Great class! Awesome teacher I learned so much! Everything was explained clearly and the entire experience was enjoyable”

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6.Barcelona Paella Cooking Class & Boqueria & Hofmann-Trained Chefs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $127

Meet Chef Maria or Chef Emma at La Boqueria for a guided market visit, then walk 700 meters to a refurbished cooking studio. Prepare tapas, sangria, and seafood paella in a group of no more than 12. Vegetarian and meat paella require advance notice.

“Chef Emma was most enthusiastic and talented. She kept our party lively and the food and fantastic. Seafood paella from the market with an enjoyable group adventure”

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7.La Boqueria Food, Wine & History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend three hours tasting Catalan food and wine while walking from La Boqueria through the Gothic Quarter and El Born. A guide such as Berta, Joaquin, Adriana, or Pau leads a group of up to 12 to four eateries, with tapas, lunch, cava, vermouth, and local history along the way.

“Wine in the spout at the small restaurant. Vermouth was good. Story telling and meeting people from other countries”

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8.Private Paella Cooking Class and Market Visit with Personal Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $180

Join a private group of up to six for a chef-led walk through La Boqueria, then prepare sangria, tapas, seafood paella, and Tarta de Santiago in a professional kitchen. Chef Gabriel leads the experience, with chicken and vegetarian options available, plus recipes and a digital photo.

“whole experience is very custom - its your group, your private chef and your meal and they really let you shop, cook and enjoy the process; we would definitely recommend this experience.”

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9.Boqueria & St Caterina Markets with Food & Tapas Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend four hours with a local guide visiting La Boqueria and Santa Caterina markets, tasting Iberian ham, pintxos, fried seafood, patatas bravas, seasonal dishes, dessert, wine, beer, or refreshments. The small group has a maximum of 12 people, with guides such as Montse, Daniel, Kati, and Aneta leading the way.

“We booked this tour months before our arrival, however THE DAY BEFORE our tour we were informed the markets were closed for a holiday. Come to find out October 12th is huge national holiday that falls on the same day every year…think Christmas Day. A “professional” tour company should know this and block the date from the booking calendar. We were given the option to change for another day, which we did, but lost out on entire day since it was impossible to book something at the last minute. Then our guide asked to change our pick up time by 15 minutes and then apologetically showed up 10 more minutes…”

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10.Tasty Barcelona Street Food Tour With Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54Best value

Meet near La Boqueria for a small-group food walk through Barcelona’s market and Gothic Quarter. You’ll try fried fish, jamón, bakery bites, pinchos, and cheesecake while guides such as Vincens, Vincenzo, or Sophia explain Catalan food, Jewish Barcelona, and Roman history. Vegetarian options require advance notice.

“The tour had plenty of tastings and the pace was reasonable. I would recommend it to others. The tour guide was super informative and very accommodating.”

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11.La Boqueria & Santa Caterina Market Private Tour with Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $288

Start near the Palau de la Música at 5 p.m. and walk through Barcelona’s Old Town with a private guide. Taste Catalan specialties at La Boqueria, see Plaça de Sant Jaume, and finish with tapas at Santa Caterina Market in El Born.

“Trip got canceled last minute. The markets were closed for a holiday - but this should have/could have been known in advance. They DID connect me with another tour for another day of my trip. And if I Could - I Would still do this tour”

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12.Taste of Barcelona: Boqueria Market, Tapas & History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Join Adrian for a three-hour walk from Plaça de Catalunya through Roman Barcelona, La Boqueria, and the Gothic Quarter. You’ll sample eight foods, three drinks, Catalan pastries, tapas, ham, cheese, and local specialties in a group capped at eight people.

“I can't believe I almost didn't do a food tour in Barcelona! Luckily another tour cancelled and I picked this one last minute. Our guide, Adrian, took us on a tour through the market while giving us a lot of different samples. Of course we ventured beyond the market and ate more.”

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13.Paella Cooking Workshop and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

Join a small English-speaking group at Plaça Reial, tour La Boquería with a chef, taste 10 tapas and wines, then cook Spanish omelette, seafood paella, and crema catalana in an 18th-century apartment. Claudia, Horia, Alfredo, and other hosts have led past sessions.

“What a fun time. Right from the start Claudia had us laughing and feeling comfortable. And if we weren't hungry and ready to cook when we arrived, the market tour definitely got us there. We tasted some local delicacies and then got to cooking. I would encourage anyone visiting to try this class as it's a great way to eat up the local culture. And thanks to Claudia for making it a fun way to do it.”

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14.⭐︎ Barcelona: Paella Maestro Market Tour & Sangria & Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $78

Visit Sarrià Market, learn to judge fresh ingredients, then work with your private group to prepare seafood paella, pan con tomate, and sangria. An English or Spanish-speaking chef leads the 2.5-hour class. Ivan may lead some sessions. You eat the shared meal you help create.

“I liked that we were involved in the cooking. We had to change the time of the tour and did not go to the market to buy the food. We were not offered a partial refund.”

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15.Boqueria and Santa Caterina Markets with Food and Tapas Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Meet your private guide at Plaça Reial for a four-hour walk through La Boqueria and Santa Caterina markets. Taste pintxos, tapas, Spanish and Catalan dishes, and regional wine while guides such as Montse and Daniel help you order like a local and tailor the food stops to your group.

“Montse was very knowledgeable and informative during the tour. Additionally she was energetic and was able to secure food and drink for us wherever she decided to visit.”

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