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Paella and Tapas: Madrid Cooking Class with Market Visit

404 reviews

3.5 hours

Max 12

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Why take this tour?

Devour are the food specialists in our family, running all of our food tours. They're obsessed with finding the most authentic and tasty food and the biggest characters at the local market. We think that passion makes them the best at what they do.

Highlights

Learn how to make authentic paella and tapas, including patatas bravas.
Explore a typical Madrid market with a local guide, where you’ll learn about the building blocks of Spanish cuisine.
Enjoy a traditional aperitif before cooking.
Step behind the scenes of one of Madrid’s most stunning restaurants into an upscale cooking space reserved just for our small group.
Taste your way around Spain through the best of the country’s regional cuisine.

Sites Visited
Huertas/Lavapiés neighborhood
Antón Martín market
Private kitchen & tasting space at a local restaurant

Tour Includes
A traditional aperitivo (drink and snack)
Small group cooking class with 12 people or fewer
Drinks
Enough food for lunch and dessert
Fully guided experience in English

Get hands-on with Spanish food from market to kitchen to plate.

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4.7 /5

based on 77 Walks’ customer ratings

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4.7 /5

77 reviews

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Guide

4.8/5

Guest Support

4.7/5

Latest reviews

Great

It’s so fun with so much knowledge in Spanish food! I asked about Spanish dining time and Danny was so defensive about it

GetYourGuide customer · Kristine · May 01, 2026

Excellent

Memorable experience, chill and relaxing, deserve the prize

Tripadvisor customer · Dreamer04860135138 · Apr 30, 2026

Excellent

Our Chef was Danny. Ember was great. Kept lively conversation, entertaining, and a skillful Chef. The market tour was educational and wanted more. The food we cooked had a flavor that I have not experienced before. We will definelty share the experience again.

Tripadvisor customer · Barry · Apr 30, 2026

Excellent

Danny was the best! Perfect instructions, so much personality, very knowledgeable! <br />Perfect day for a wonderful class!

Tripadvisor customer · Ellen · Apr 30, 2026

Excellent

Arantxa was absolutely delightful, very down to earth and brought us to the local market! She explained everything and created such a fun atmosphere!

Tripadvisor customer · Gabrielle · Apr 28, 2026

FAQs

I use a wheelchair, can I still take the cooking class?

Unfortunately, the location where we hold the cooking class features various sets of stairs and we cannot accommodate wheelchair users in this space.

Can my dietary needs be accommodated on this tour?

This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, nut allergies, pescatarians, non-alcoholic options, pregnant women, dairy free and gluten free (not celiac disease). If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This experience is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease.

Will my tour run in the order that is described?

Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.

Can my child attend this cooking class?

Unfortunately, due to the prevalence of sharp knives, hot stoves, and high surfaces, this experience is not suitable for children under 12. Families with teenagers are welcome to join.