The 4 Best Local Market Tours in Spain

1.Ultimate Barcelona Food Tour with visit to a Local Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 507 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107Our pick

Start at Santa Caterina Market, then walk through Born for croissants and turrón before trying a bomba with vermouth in a local bodega. Finish with seafood paella and wine in Barceloneta. The English tour lasts about three hours and takes no more than nine people.

“Mick was our guide and it was very informative. We had a variety of food that was delicious and we learned a lot about Spanish culture.”

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2.Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 432 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Start at Mercado de Antón Martín with guides such as Andrea, Daniel, or Arantxa, choosing fresh Spanish ingredients before heading to Ferretería Restaurante. Prepare tapas, croquetas, patatas bravas, and paella in a small English-language class, then sit down for lunch, dessert, and drinks.

“The host canceled our activity and we were provided with an option to visit and eat Spanish cuisine, however, we were not interested in visiting and eating Spanish cuisine, but rather we wanted to learn how to cook Paella. We were a bit disappointed and did not opt in for the option provided.”

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3.Gran Canaria: Puerto de Mogán Local Market Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 137 reviews · 6 hours · from $26Best value

Spend six hours visiting Puerto de Mogán, known for flower-filled lanes, canals, a sports marina, and its Friday market. Air-conditioned transport, a guide, and hotel-area pickup are included. You get about three hours to explore, with an optional scenic boat ride from Puerto Rico for an added fee.

“I thought that the market was going to be promoting local foods and art/craft. much of it was simply clothing, handbags etc the same as markets the world over”

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4.Street Food & Sightseeing Tour with Local Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $53

Meet an English-speaking guide at La Rambla’s Joan Miró mosaic, then sample Catalan favorites at La Boqueria, family-run food spots, and local tapas stops. Guides such as Vincent, Francisco, Bea, and Sophia mix food with city stories. Expect walking, shared tastings, and no included drinks.

“I did other food tours in Spain and Europe and this was one of my favorite. Not only the food was very tasty but we learned do much about the city. Pep was our guide and he never seemed to get tired :)”

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