The 12 Market Tours in Valencia Visitors Book Most

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

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

Start near MYR Hotel Palau Vallier and, on eligible morning tours, shop for paella ingredients at Valencia’s Central Market with a local guide. Then cook Valencian paella step by step, with tapas and Spanish wine along the way. Instructors have included Daniel, Victor, Reyes, and Belen. The experience lasts about four hours; market visits are not available on Sundays or afternoon and evening tours.

“I had a fantastic time learning to cook paella in a warm, friendly atmosphere that truly felt like being among friends. The class was fun, well explained, and the paella turned out absolutely delicious. A special thanks to Daniel, who was an excellent host and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!”

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

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

Meet near Ruzafa market at San Valero Parish, then shop for paella ingredients with local instructors before an eight-minute walk to the kitchen. Jose, Ana, and the team guide you through sangria, tapas, and hands-on Valencian paella with chicken and rabbit. Wine, dessert, and coffee are included.

“Meet and greet people while cooking all together this is what the art of cooking paella is all about”

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3.Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

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

Start near Plaza de la Virgen and, on eligible morning departures, shop for ingredients at Central Market before cooking paella at your own station for one to three people. English-speaking chefs such as Daniel, Reyes and Victor lead the class, with tapas, wine and dessert served along the way. Evening and Sunday sessions skip the market and last three hours.

“This was amazing. My husband and I took the Paella cooking class and market tour. It is so worth it. Daniel and Sharin are so wonderful. Daniel took us for the tour and taught us how to make the paella. Sharin was so lovely and shared us amazing tapas and different wine tasting throughout. What a fun and enjoyable experience. 10/10 recommend.”

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4.Valencian paella workshop and visit to the Algiros market

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

At Valencia Club Cocina, an English-speaking chef guides you through Valencian paella, Spanish potato tortilla and coca en llanda, with wine and sangria served alongside. Morning sessions from Monday to Saturday include a visit to Mercado Algirós to pick up ingredients. You’ll cook as a group, then sit down to eat and take home a paella recipe and group-photo diploma.

“Excellent class. Great staff. I have already used the recipe. The chef's were so passionate about the food they were preparing. Highly recommended.”

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

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

Meet near San Valero Parish at 11 am, shop for paella ingredients at Ruzafa Market, then walk about eight minutes to the kitchen. Chefs such as Ana, José and Cristina lead the hands-on seafood paella and sangria session, with tapas, drinks, salad and dessert included. The class lasts about three and a half hours.

“We enjoyed everything about this experience except the meeting place was not well defined. The address that was given was not where the actual meeting place was. We wandered around the general vicinity and then ended up asking a shop keeper and he told us where to go. Other than that, the experience of going to the market, making the paella and learning more about the Spanish culture was top notch! We felt like we got our money’s worth.”

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6.Paella Workshop and Algiros Market Visit

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

At Valencia Club Cocina, an English-speaking chef leads a 2.5-hour paella class with a visit to Algiros Market on Monday to Saturday mornings, when the market is open. You’ll prepare paella, Spanish omelet and coca de llanda, with local wine, sangria and a recipe to take home. Vegetarian paella is available by request.

“Cooking the paella was great , the chef gave us lots of tricks and bits to make it in proper Valencia way . Also it was fun to cook and drink and talk about food with people that shares the same passion . Really recommend it !”

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

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

Meet near San Valero Church for a 3.5-hour English-language class with a Ruzafa Market visit, hands-on paella making, and a sangria workshop. Chefs such as Anna, José, Guillermo, and Cristina guide you through Valencian meat-and-vegetable or seafood paella, then serve it with tapas, salad, dessert, coffee, and mistela.

“The experience for us was a 10/10!! The chefs were all incredible! They were sweet, funny and very passionate about their work, which made it extra fun to learn how to cook our first paella :) Our chef was José, who is such an amazing person!!! Very caring. During the entire workshop we were taken care of very well with delicious tapas and sangria. This activity is a must do here in Valencia!”

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8.Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 196 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Join a small group of up to 10 for a three-hour morning walk through Valencia’s food culture. Taste tapas, Iberian ham, cheese, olives, regional drinks, and horchata, with a Central Market visit and stories about local cafés, shops, and customs. Guides may include Jack, Fatine, Rita, or others.

“We had an amazing time exploring Valencia and learning about the local food and customs. Jack was fantastic guide and we had a perfect small group size. Would highly recommend this tour as part of your time in Valencia.”

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

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

Start at San Valero Parish, shop for paella ingredients at Ruzafa Market, then walk to a kitchen for tapas, a sangria workshop and hands-on vegan paella cooking. The class runs about three and a half hours, is offered in English, and ends with a shared meal, Valencian cake, fruit, sweet wine and coffee.

“La experiencia es excelente!!! Sin embargo la explicación es únicamente en inglés y tuve que apoyar en las traducciones para la gente que no habla inglés”

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10.Valencia Morning Food Tour with Central Market by Food Lover Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend three hours walking Valencia’s old center with an English-speaking guide, tasting market tapas, regional drinks, horchata, and a local breakfast. Stops include the Central Market, Town Hall Square, and Plaza Redonda. Guides have included Fatine, Jack, and Andrea, though your guide may differ. Five stops provide enough food for breakfast and lunch.

“Delicious & delightful tour!! Our guide was so personable, and made the hours pass so quickly as we ate and drank our way through the lovely city of Valencia! She was delightful company for our whole group- we felt as if we were at a party with friends as we made our way through the city to local eateries that we never would’ve discovered on our own. So much food and drink we were stuffed! Highly recommend this tour!”

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11.Award-Winning Paella & Market in Small Group with Chef Jordi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $63Best value

Chef Jordi Botella leads a 3.5-hour Valencia paella class that starts at Russafa Market. Shop for fresh ingredients, hear about the neighborhood, prepare tapas and sangria, then cook his contest-winning paella. The small group is capped at eight, and the meal includes dessert, drinks and a farewell gift.

“Jordi is super friendly and offers amazing professional tips on cooking great paella!! Great experience!”

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12.cook your paella (with purchase at Russafa market)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · from $64

Start at Russafa Market’s Brown Gate, choose ingredients for paella, then walk to a cooking space to prepare the dish with a host such as Ramón or Jordi. You’ll also make sangria, share tapas, and take home a recipe and cooking tips. The three-hour class is offered in Spanish, English, and French.

“What a fabulous experience!!! Jordi introduced us to the cultural history of paella, guided us through the vibrant and interesting Rafuza market - so many local foods to see - and then tutored us in making the most delicious paella. An informative and extremely fun experience- go ahead and book - you won't be disappointed 😃”

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