15 Market Tours in Barcelona to Book This Year

1.Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour

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

Meet an English-speaking chef near Las Ramblas for a guided look around La Boqueria, then walk to a private dining room and open kitchen. Help prepare tapas and seafood paella, hear how the dish comes together, and mix sangria. Chefs such as Andrea, Luca, Maia, and Kako have led sessions, though the guide varies.

“Andrea was amazing. We enjoyed every second of the experience and it was more than I expected. The produce was fresh, the wine was plenty (soft drink were provided too), the tapas was very good and the paella was the best we ever had. We were even invited back to the meeting point for free churros. We learned a lot and experienced cooking (but it’s not mandatory to get involved if you don’t wish to). Andrea is very knowledgeable and helpful and funny. Would definitely recommend it.”

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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 head to a professional kitchen for tapas, hands-on sangria making, and paella. Choose seafood, chicken, or vegetarian paella. The three-hour class is limited to 12 people, runs in English, and includes recipes to take home.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An absolutely amazing experience at Gab Lab thanks to Mateo! From start to finish, the market visit was fun, engaging, and full of great insights. Mateo’s passion really shines—whether it’s selecting ingredients, sharing stories over delicious sangria, or showcasing incredible cooking skills. The paella was outstanding, perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and the almond cake was the perfect finish—rich, moist, and unforgettable. Add in the great music vibes and warm, welcoming energy, and it all comes together for a truly special experience. Highly recommend Mateo at Gab Lab for anyone looking for an authentic, memorable, and delicious time!”

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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 a chef who shows you how to choose fresh ingredients, then walk to a nearby kitchen to make sangria, seasonal tapas and paella. The class is hands-on, includes a shared meal and recipes to take home, and runs in English or Spanish. Instructors have included Maria, Hugo and Simon.

“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.Ultimate Barcelona Food Tour with visit to a Local Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 507 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

Walk from Santa Caterina Market through Born to Barceloneta with an English-speaking local guide and no more than eight other people. Taste regional cheeses and cured meats, a Brunells croissant, turrón, vermouth with a bomba, and seafood paella with wine. The three-hour tour covers breakfast and lunch, so arrive hungry.

“Great guide - passionate about the area and Barcelona - took to us to places we wouldn’t have found by ourselves - generous ‘tastes’ (no one on the tour was left hungry - good small group size >10”

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

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

Spend three to four hours shopping and cooking with an English-speaking chef from Barcelona Cooking. Morning classes visit La Boqueria Market, where you meet vendors and choose ingredients, then prepare a four-course meal and enjoy it with Spanish wine. Juan, Sonia, Candido, and other chefs have led classes. Evening sessions do not include the market tour.

“As a home chef it’s awesome to visit markets and cook. Today Juan took it to another level. He describe the market layout but showed the local produce explaining the differences. Then we cooked together Just an amazing time. We share our experience with another family who had 2 children and a young adult. We were impressed with Juan’s passion to engage them into shopping and cooking. Worth every euro.”

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6.Interactive Paella & Market: Bottomless Wine & Rambla Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $151

Start at Barcelona Cooking on La Rambla at 10:00 am, then visit La Boqueria to learn about ingredients before preparing Spanish dishes with a chef. Expect a hands-on class for up to 12 people, wine, lunch, and a PDF of the recipes. Instructors have included Juan, Sonia, and Renata.

“Sonia was an amazing host and made the whole time fund and entertaining! The food was incredible and my whole family joined in and the prepping! So glad we had the experience!”

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7.La Boqueria Market and Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona

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

Start at Plaça Reial for a chef-led walk through La Boqueria, then head to a renovated 18th-century apartment for 10 tapas with wine and a hands-on class. You’ll prepare seafood or vegetarian paella, Spanish omelet and Catalan cream in a group of up to 12. Guides have included Claudia, Hori, Janelle and Alfredo.

“This was an extremely informative & engaging class. We received explanations of the culture, food, and market. Plus, the cooking instruction was very simplistic and skills that you could repeated at home. It was the highlight of our entire Spain trip! Highly recommend.”

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8.Street Food & Sightseeing Tour with Local Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $53

Spend 2.5 hours walking from La Rambla through La Boqueria and the historic center, tasting Catalan and Spanish favorites such as jamón, patatas bravas, cheese and pastries. Your English-speaking local guide shares food traditions and neighborhood history. Guides have included Vincent, Francisco, Bea and Sophia, though the person leading your tour may vary.

“Excellent, fun tour, with a great guide. Bea was very knowledgeable and easy to understand, the food was excellent and tailored to meet differing dietary requirements. Thank you !”

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9.Market, Tasty Tapas/Food and Gothic History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 48 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Walk Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with a small group, pairing market sights and Roman-to-medieval history with eight food tastings and three drinks. Guides including Adrian have led lively tours through local taverns, with pintxos, Catalan sausage, seafood, jamón, Manchego, cava, and more. Plan for about three hours on foot.

“Absolutely wonderful 😍 Our guide Adrian was was extremely knowledgeable and super fun. The food was delicious 😋 We highly recommend this tour!”

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10.Barcelona Market Food Tour, Local & Artisanal Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $77

Spend 2.5 hours exploring a Barcelona market with a local guide in a group of no more than eight. Taste 10 to 12 tapas servings, including Catalan ham and Mediterranean esqueixada, and hear how generations of vendors have shaped the market. Vermouth, wine, and water are included.

“Good. Being that I don't eat fish the tastings for me were limited.”

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11.Paella Cooking Workshop and Market Tour

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

Spend four hours exploring La Boqueria with a chef, tasting 10 tapas with wine, and cooking a Spanish omelette, seafood paella and crema catalana. The class takes place in an 18th-century apartment on Plaça Reial, with groups of about 11. Past instructors have included Claudia, Alfredo and Alberto.

“Horia and Claudia were so much fun and informative! They don’t make you feel like a tourist but rather friends. Food was delicious and Claudia made the market less intimidating. I highly recommend this activity.”

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12.Girona Morning Food Tour & Local Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $100

At 11am, meet your English-speaking foodie guide at the statue in Plaça de la Independència for a 2.5-hour stroll through Girona’s food stops and market. Expect jamón Ibérico, cheeses, local wine, ratafia, the Roca Brothers’ creations and xuixo, alongside local stories. Groups are capped at 10, and food and drinks are included.

“Great tour! Paula was lovely and introduced us to lots of tasty food and interesting history!”

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13.4-Hour Private Market & Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

Spend four hours walking Barcelona’s Old City, La Rambla, La Boqueria, and Santa Caterina Market with a private food guide. Taste pintxos, Mediterranean tapas, Catalan dishes, and Spanish drinks at market stops and local restaurants. The route can be adapted to your preferences, and vegetarian or gluten-free options are available on request.

“Montse was a fantastic guide. Knew the city and the food so well. A true ambassador for Barcelona. She would make and tour much more enjoyable. Highly recommend her and the tour.”

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

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

In Barcelona’s Sarrià neighborhood, a chef-led, 2.5-hour class pairs a visit to Sarrià Market with group cooking. Learn to choose fresh ingredients, prepare seafood paella and pan con tomate, and mix sangria. The meal is shared, not made as individual portions. Classes are in English or Spanish, and Ivan has been praised by a past participant, though your instructor may differ.

“We enjoyed the heads on experience of preparing and cooking the paella dish! The food was so delicious, too!”

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15.Boqueria Market & Barrio Gotico Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $81

Start at La Boqueria for market tastings, then walk the Gothic Quarter to El Born, sampling montaditos, croquettes and local vermut. Guides including Francesc, Elaina and Vincent have led tours that mix food with Barcelona history. Santa Caterina Market is included when open; afternoon visits offer more stops in El Born when it is closed.

“Vincent was a great guide - perfect amount of food and we learned some great tidbits about Barcelona! Would recommend!”

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