Paella was born here in Valencia—and this hands-on evening class teaches you the real recipe, not the tourist version. Learn to make traditional Valencian paella with meat and vegetables, the way local families have cooked it for generations. No seafood. No shortcuts. Just authentic technique from Valencian chefs who grew up making it. Join our small-group workshop after the city cools down and master the secrets: achieving the perfect socarrat (the prized crispy rice crust), using Albufera rice from Valencia's own fields, and balancing saffron like a pro. While your paella simmers, enjoy a sangria-making workshop and sample traditional tapas. Then sit down to feast on your creation with local wine, salad, mistela, and homemade dessert. The perfect way to end your day in Valencia.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 7:20 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 8 of the next 26 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Excurgo comparison of 619 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Paella cooking class: Sangria workshop, Tapas & Wine – evening lasts about 3 hours.
Prices start at $75 per person for this Valencia experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 5:00 PM.
Children aged 2–13 pay from $39, adults from $75.
It can: 8 of the next 26 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We will meet in the kitchen;. Carrer del Penyagolosa, 5. 46006 Valencia. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Really enjoyed the experience. Learnt a lot with nice people and Miguel and Hymie were excellent and engaging hosts. Plenty of food and plenty to drink. Well worth the money I would recommend to anyone visiting Valencia.
Absolutely fabulous experience with wonderful hosts. Lots of food, sangria and an amazing paella class. We met some lovely travellers. Highly recommend.
What an amazing and fun experience. Would highly recommend. I love that there was multiple groups/types and super interactive for all
What a great time. The owner of the business was a gem and made accommodation for me as I was only in Valencia for a short time. The cook and his helper were funny and welcoming. I learned a lot and the group had a great time and an interesting and tasty dinner. I will remember this experience a lot longer than any church or museum tour. Highly recommend!
What a wonderful experience! The wine, the lesson, the food were outstanding. Highly recommend.
Great experience. We learnt 2 Paella and it was delish 😋 thank you Christina & Miguel
This was great fun and informative. The guide was lovely and made it a great experience. It felt a little rushed and could have done with being a little longer.
Lilly, Miguel and Ana were so great! We had so much fun learning how to make paella, sangria, and tapas!
This was our first ever paella cooking class, and what better place to experience it than Valencia, Spain, the birthplace of paella! A friend recommended this class to us, and my wife and I are so glad we decided to go. It ended up being one of the highlights of our time in Valencia. Our instructor was absolutely awesome! She was energetic, interactive, incredibly welcoming, and very detailed in teaching us how to prepare a proper paella from scratch. She didn’t just show us what to do. She brought everyone into the experience and somehow made a group of strangers feel like friends by the end of the evening. And they definitely kept us well taken care of! There was always a full pitcher of delicious homemade sangria, prepared right in front of us, along with water, coffee, wine, and plenty to enjoy throughout the experience. Of course, the reward at the end was sitting down and eating the delicious paella that we had just made ourselves! But what made this experience truly special were the people. We met three other travelers from different parts of the world, including the Netherlands and London. One person was even traveling alone. By the time we sat down together to enjoy our paella, wine, and sangria, everyone was laughing, talking, sharing stories, and enjoying each other’s company. It was a beautiful experience. I would highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Valencia, whether you’re a couple, traveling with friends, or traveling solo. You come here thinking you’re going to learn how to make an authentic paella, and you absolutely do. But you may also walk away having met some wonderful people from around the world. Great food, endless sangria and wine, an amazing instructor, and even better company. Five stars and highly recommended! 🇪🇸🥘🍷
Our hosts for the evening event were fantastic. They engaged us in the paella making process as well as the cultural aspects of this traditional Spanish meal. The evening included delicious tapas, ample sangria, and a chance to meet other folks from around the world. I would do this again in a heartbeat! It was a great experience in so many ways!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paella cooking class: Sangria workshop, Tapas & Wine – evening | 3 hours | 5.0 (432) | $75 | |
 Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop | 3h 30min | 5.0 (1,617) | $75 | View |
 Seafood Paella cooking class Sangria workshop & Local Market | 3h 30min | 4.9 (389) | $75 | View |
 Paella cooking class - Local Market tour, Tapas & Wine | 3h 30min | 5.0 (159) | $75 | View |
 Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia | 4 hours | 5.0 (2,102) | $80 | View |
 PRIVATE Valencia Paella & Tapas Cooking Class in Chef Jose’s Home | 3 hours | 5.0 (88) | $115 | View |
 Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument | 4 hours | 5.0 (3,731) | $86 | View |