Valencia is the birthplace of the world-famous paella - from the market to your plate, learn step-by-step how to make this traditional dish! First, your local guide will take you to visit Mercado Central de Valencia - Europe's largest food market. Here, you'll buy your fresh ingredients. For evening tours and tours on Sunday, the Central Market is closed so we will skip this step and go straight to the cooking! You’ll then go to the paella kitchen for a live paella workshop with a professional chef. Follow along step-by-step at your own cooking station and learn the local tips and tricks of what makes this dish so special. After the class, sit back and enjoy some local tapas, wine and, of course, your very own paella. Your paella cooking class Valencia finishes with a sweet treat before returning to the meeting point accompanied by the guide.

Paella was born here in Valencia—and this hands-on cooking 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 shortcuts. Just authentic technique from Valencian chefs who grew up making it. Your experience starts at Ruzafa Market, a neighborhood gem where locals shop for fresh ingredients—far from the crowds of Central Market. Then, join our small-group workshop to 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.

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.

Seafood paella is Valencia's gift to the coast—and this hands-on cooking class teaches you the real recipe, not the tourist version. Learn to make authentic seafood paella with its traditional salmorreta sofrito, the way Valencian chefs have perfected it for generations. Fresh seafood. No shortcuts. Just authentic technique from local chefs who grew up making it. Your experience starts at Ruzafa Market, a neighborhood gem where locals shop for fresh ingredients—far from the crowds of Central Market. Then, join our small-group workshop to master the secrets: building the rich salmorreta base, 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.

Surely you have heard the traditional "Paella Valenciana" many times, however, I suppose you have not had the opportunity to delve into a real kitchen and learn the secrets of this traditional and famous dish from expert chefs. Do you want to discover the most traditional recipes of Spanish and Valencian cuisine? If the answer is yes, come with us. We are a school with more than 12 years of experience, and from the first day we opened our doors we have made a strong commitment to gastronomic tourism. For us it is exciting and very enriching to be able to transfer a piece of Mediterranean gastronomy to any corner of the world. We have chefs who are fluent in different languages, so there is no barrier and you can easily discover the most authentic dishes while having a great time, we warn you that there will be plenty of laughter!

Enjoy the aromas and flavors of authentic paella, surrounded by orange and fruit trees, in an experience that goes beyond cooking: a journey into the heart of Valencia and its traditions. Experience the joy of cooking an authentic Valencian paella while discovering the flavors of our local cuisine. Set in a traditional Valencian country house, just 20 minutes from Valencia, you’ll find a spacious, welcoming setting surrounded by nature. Enjoy the Mediterranean light, the scent of orange trees and the peaceful Valencian countryside: the perfect setting to cook, share and create truly unforgettable memories.

Valencian paella —and this hands-on cooking class teaches you the real recipe, not a bland substitute. Learn to make authentic paella with seasonal produce from Valencia's own fields, the way local chefs have perfected it for generations. 100% valencian. No shortcuts. Just authentic technique from Valencian chefs who grew up making it. Your experience starts at Ruzafa Market, a neighborhood gem where locals shop for fresh ingredients—far from the crowds of Central Market. Then, join our small-group workshop to master the secrets: selecting the best seasonal vegetables and meat or seafood - 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.

You will be warmly welcomed by your host Jose, a passionate Valencian chef trained at Michelin-starred restaurants. Next, enter Jose's kitchen where you will learn to make a refreshing sangria. Your private Valencian cooking class involves learning to cook 3-4 dishes from scratch. You will prepare tapas, paella, and dessert. Enjoy learning about Jose's secret tips and techniques involved in Valencian cooking before you sit down at the table to share the meal together over delightful conversation! Leave with traditional recipes and memories that last a lifetime! Please note: For groups of 2-3, please book a lunch time experience, as dinner time experiences are available for groups of 4+.

AIP Language Institute has 25 years experience teaching Spanish to foreigners. It is acreditated by Insituto Cervantes and we are focused on high quality of teaching. If you want to be more than a tourist this is what you were looking for. You will learn the spanish language and know the city of Valencia and the spanish culture from another perspective.

Paella and culture. Discover Valencia and its land. Immerse yourself in Valencian culture through a journey between products, gastronomy and traditions. With Ramón’s guide you will learn how to cook the real Valencian paella, with the ingredients km 0 of Russafa market and with its secrets. You will see how cooking a paella means knowing the culture and life of the people of Valencia!

Learn Spanish in an effective and fast way. And remember: Travel is the fastest way to LEARN A LANGUAGE! TARONJA offers a wide variety of Spanish courses in Valencia. All the programs are designed carefully, and pass intensive quality controls. TARONJA is not only concerned with the Spanish learning. We like to have fun too, and we give great importance to the social and cultural integration of the students. TARONJA is a place meant for young people, but we are NOT talking about age, we are talking about people that feel YOUNG IN SPIRIT! 1 WEEK *Intensive Spanish course: 20 hours / 4 hours per day *Conversation workshop: 5 hours / 1 hour per day

Do you know that Valencia has been included in the UNESCO Silk Road since 2017? The silk tradition is very important in our culture. Imagine being able to paint your own silk scarf with an authentic Valencian silk artisan. Take home the experience and your own scarf to remember and carry at home. You can paint with the help of the only silk artisan included in the Homofaber guide, the Michelin guide to the best world craftsmanship.

AIP Language Institute has more than 20 years experience teaching Spanish to foreigners. It is acreditated by Insituto Cervantes and we are focused on high quality of teaching. If you want to be more than a tourist this is what you were looking for. You will learn the spanish language and know the city of Valencia and the spanish culture from another perspective.

Resin gives you wonderful creative freedom - color it, make it sparkle and shimmer, embed things in it - the only limit is your imagination! Katerina will show you how to create your very own resin artwork without using expensive or sophisticated equipment,

Join my street art workshop for an unforgettable experience! I am avid art and graffiti enthusiast, with years of experience teaching both children and adults. What makes my workshop unique is my global perspective—I’ve traveled from Brazil to Berlin, soaking in the world’s best street art. Now, I bring that inspiration home, collaborating with local artists to create stunning murals throughout the city. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, you'll gain hands-on experience, learn new techniques, and be part of a vibrant artistic community. Don’t miss this chance to explore and contribute to the city's dynamic street art scene!

Experience the essence of Spanish culture in the heart of Valencia with our Flamenco Class! In just one hour, immerse yourself in the vibrant world of flamenco, a dance filled with rhythm, passion, and rich cultural heritage. Guided by professional instructors, you’ll master the basics, from intricate footwork and graceful arm movements to rhythmic handclaps. Flamenco’s roots blend influences from Arabic, Jewish, Gypsy, and Christian traditions, creating a unique and soulful art form. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or stepping onto the floor for the first time, this class offers a fun way to connect with the music and the emotion behind each movement. Book your spot now and join us in creating unforgettable memories in Valencia!

Savoring, observing and participating in the elaboration of an authentic traditional Valencian paella is not available to everyone, especially for tourists who come to visit our beautiful city and its incredible environment. Making a traditional paella requires apart from being cooked with traditional ingredients, cooking it with natural orange wood fire, as our ancestors did and that gives such a special and outstanding flavor to this Valencian dish worldwide, a task that requires special attention and mastery, all done with a lot of passion and that few hosts offer. All in a natural setting with breathtaking views of the orchards of Valencia in a relaxed atmosphere. This service is for a small number of people, maximum 4 people, it is a personalized service and not mass, feel like a special guest and not a tourist.

AIP Language Institutes summer camp is ideal for 13 to 18-year-olds, with the perfect combination of fun Spanish/English lessons and workshops in the morning, and great recreational and cultural activities in the afternoon, with participants from all over the world. In addition, they will have the perfect chance to learn a widely spoken language as Spanish is. Being immersed in a Spanish-speaking city combined with an interesting faculty and dynamic Spanish lessons provides the perfect scenario for effective language learning. And AIP Language Institute, as an Instituto Cervantes’ Accredited Centre, is a great choice.

Socialize and Have Fun! Join our Art & Wine sessions and paint your own unique piece of art ready to hang on your wall at home. Our guided Art & Wine classes take place over 2 hours, and during this time you will be offered wine, whilst being taught how to paint by our professional artists.

Enjoy private, one-on-one online instruction with a warm and friendly Colorado native during this 1.5 hour online mixology class. Learn to create three cocktails from scratch and enjoy them over fun conversation with your host. Callie is delighted to share the history of the ingredients used in the cocktails and helps you appreciate the tastes and aromas of the different spirits. Learn about the techniques and tips involved in making and tasting cocktails as you shake your own cocktails with the help of this expert mixologist during this online cocktail making class. • Learn to make three cocktails from scratch • Private, one-on-one online instruction with an American bartender • Introduction to American culture and cuisine • Scheduled mutually at your convenience (host lives in Colorado (GMT -6) ) • Recipes and ingredients list will be emailed in advance of class • Customization available for dietary restrictions or preferences