Enjoy your Paella with Purchase to Russafa Market in Valencia

About this tour

Learn to cook authentic Valencian paella in a three-hour session that starts at Russafa Market in Valencia. You'll select fresh local ingredients with your guide Ramón, understand the region's culinary traditions, and prepare paella from scratch. The experience reveals how this iconic dish connects to Valencian culture and daily life, finishing with a meal you've cooked alongside local ham, cheese, and wine.

Highlights

• Shop Russafa Market for zero-kilometre ingredients with local guidance
• Cook genuine Valencian paella under expert instruction
• Learn regional cooking secrets and food traditions
• Taste your finished paella with cured ham and cheese
• Includes wine or sangria, soft drinks available
• Fully wheelchair accessible, pram-friendly throughout

What to expect

You'll spend the first part wandering Russafa Market with Ramón, who knows the vendors and their produce. He'll explain what makes ingredients worth choosing and how locals source their kitchen staples. Back at the cooking space, you'll handle the pan yourself—sautéing, timing the rice, managing the heat. It's hands-on rather than watching. You'll understand why paella isn't just a recipe but a reflection of Valencia's relationship with agriculture, the sea, and community meals shared around a single pan.

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