Barcelona in 1 Day - Guided visit of Mercat de la Boqueria with a professional chef
In Collaboration with Just Royal Bcn. Updated on April 1, 2026.
Paella cooking class with full menu, tasting 10 Tapas and visit to the market La Boquería. Guided market visit with the chef followed by a hands-on cooking class and sit-down tasting in Plaça Reial. Two daily shifts (morning and afternoon).
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Just Royal Bcn, inspired by the tour La Boqueria Market and Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Guided visit of Mercat de la Boqueria with a professional chef
- Tasting of 10 regional tapas with matched wines
- Hands-on class preparing seafood paella, Spanish omelette (tortilla) and crema catalana
- Small-group format (up to 12 participants) with drinks included
- Cooking school located in Plaça Reial (central, atmospheric square)
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Itinerary
Day 1
Meet in Plaça Reial, visit La Boqueria market with the chef, then return to the cooking school in Plaça Reial for tapas tasting and a hands-on paella cooking class followed by a sit-down meal and dessert. Special moment: shared tapas tasting and wine pairing at the cooking school.
Meet at Plaça Reial (check-in & introduction)
Meet your chef/assistant at the designated meeting point in Plaça Reial for check-in, a short introduction to the day's menu and gastronomy overview, and final questions before the market visit. The chef will outline dietary adaptations if required.
Tips from local experts:
- Arrive 5–10 minutes early to allow time for check-in and introductions.
- Bring a small bag for any market purchases; Plaça Reial has cafes and benches for a brief sit-down.
- Notify the chef of any dietary restrictions during check-in so the menu can be adapted.
Guided visit to Mercat de la Boqueria
Accompanied by the chef or assistant, explore Mercat de la Boqueria to see and taste fresh ingredients used in Spanish cooking. The chef will explain product selection for the day's paella and point out regional specialties during a focused 45-minute market tour.
Tips from local experts:
- Bring comfortable shoes — the market floors can be uneven and busy.
- Carry a bottle of water and avoid large backpacks to move easily through stalls.
- Have your camera ready for close-up photos of colorful produce and seafood, but respect stall owners and avoid blocking aisles.
Cooking class, tapas tasting and sit-down meal at Just Royal BCN (Plaça Reial)
Return to the cooking school in Plaça Reial for a tasting of 10 regional tapas with wines, a hands-on class where participants prepare seafood paella and a Spanish omelette (tortilla), and finish with crema catalana for dessert. Drinks (including wines with D.O.) are served throughout. The chef will provide step-by-step guidance; groups are kept small (max 12). Special moment: shared tapas & wine tasting followed by the communal paella meal.
Tips from local experts:
- Wear comfortable, close-toed shoes and bring a pen for recipe notes; aprons are usually provided.
- If you require vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options, reconfirm at check-in — the menu can be adapted.
- Plan for casual dining seating; this is a communal meal designed for enjoying the dishes you help prepare together.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 5 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Couples |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 3 |
| Total Places | 3 |
| Activities Types | Neighborhood, Attraction, Experience |
