Our guided Paella Cooking Tour introduces you to the delicious national dish of Spain – Paella. As part of a private tour, you will be accompanied by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable local guide. They will introduce you to authentic Madrid neighbourhoods and set the backdrop for this traditional Spanish feast. After learning some interesting local history and social facts about Madrid, your informative Paella Cooking Tour will head to the market where you will discover the secrets of sourcing the best ingredients used to make authentic paella.
Finally, you will learn from a chef how to cook the best paella in the world, and of course you get to enjoy it for yourself! What better way to sample Madrid’s history, culture, markets and food than by cooking and eating paella as part of this fascinating Paella Cooking Tour with your own personal private tour guide! Buen provecho – bon appetit!
Highlights
See Madrid’s hidden corners, grand churches and thriving markets
Discover city vibe and local life for typical Madrilenos and learn their culinary secrets
Enjoy tasty paella - sourced, cooked and served as part of your authentic private cooking tour
Admire Madrid’s grand monuments, rich history and tasty local produce
Experience authentic life in Madrid hand-in-hand with an informative and professional tour guide as you scratch beneath the tourist veneer of the city
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We had a great day with Shaun. Really engaging overview of the city, it's customs, history and food and drink. Would definitely recommend the full day tour as it gave a great opportunity to cover everything in a relaxed way. Shaun was great company and really knowledgeable. Absolutely worth the cost.
Our Paella Cooking Tour takes you on an unforgettable journey of discovery around Madrid. After this private tour experience you will never see the city in the same light again! Our professional private tour guides know the city intimately and share Madrid’s history and social life through stories and sightseeing. Walk through hidden back streets experiencing local life and culture and visit a local market to understand its place in Spanish life today. As your private tour guide reveals fascinating stories and snippets of information you will take in the unique culture and vibe of this world-class capital city. Hop aboard public transport to meet our food expert Francisco who knows everything about paella. Your small private tour will gather around and learn the secrets of which rice is best for paella.
As appetizing aromas waft through the kitchen, we will enjoy tasty Spanish appetizers (tapas) while watching the paella cook. Finally, the climax of our Paella Cooking Tour is reached as everyone gets to enjoy this delicious Spanish dish. Happy and well-fed your private guide will escort you back to the city where you may want to end your cultural food tour of Madrid the Spanish way – with a siesta at your hotel! Alternatively, your friendly tour guide will provide you with more tips for places to explore independently as part of your stay in Madrid.
Come on…lunch is waiting!
Important Information
Duration: 6 hours
Languages Available: English, Spanish, Italian, French
Languages available on demand: Chinese, Arab, Russian, German, Portuguese (write to confirm availability)
Inclusions: private guide, entrance to free museum and sights, use of public transportation if necessary
Exclusions: pick up by car
Meeting Point: the guide meets you at your hotel lobby or at the entrance to your apartment building. In some cases a metro ticket is provided from your hotel to the starting point of your tour. This is a walking tour, the pick up service is on foot, not by car.
Cancellation: you can cancel with 100% refund up to 72 hours in advance. 50% is returned with 48 hour notice and no refund with less than 48 hours notice.
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We had a great day with Shaun. Really engaging overview of the city, it's customs, history and food and drink. Would definitely recommend the full day tour as it gave a great opportunity to cover everything in a relaxed way. Shaun was great company and really knowledgeable. Absolutely worth the cost.
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