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The 10 Best Classes & Workshops in Madrid, Community of Madrid
So many of Madrid’s buildings look like castles, you’ll think you’ve stumbled into a fairytale. Even City Hall is astounding, with its white pinnacles and neo-Gothic features. A self-guided architecture tour can begin by the great bear statue in the central Puerta del Sol. Wander by the fanciful Royal Palace before absorbing the natural beauty of Retiro Park, then visit one of the city’s many museums. You could happily cap off each day by nibbling on forkfuls of paella while sipping Spanish rioja.
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1. Flamenco Sara Martin
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5.0 based on 175 reviews
Private beginner flamenco lessons for groups in the most emblematic Flamenco Center in Madrid. A place where the most famous flamenco dancers have learnt. The best way to feel flamenco is to dance to it! Personalized attention. English, Portuguese and Spanish is spoken.
Reviewed By HeatherSeaton
There were 8 of us for a friends 30th birthday and it was so fun! Carmen was so lovely would highly recommend
2. Cooking Point
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5.0 based on 776 reviews
Learn how to cook paella and tapas in our hands-on, half-day cooking classes in English. Located downtown Madrid, it is designed for either individual travelers or groups that want to get immersed in the Spanish gastronomy culture.
Reviewed By elephan22 - San Francisco, United States
We had an outstanding class with Eduardo cooking paella, crema Catalan and making sangria. It started with an extensive and informative market tour - Eduardo knows so much, not just about the food being sold (and what we bought) but also gave us background on markets in Madrid, fishing patterns and more. We then went on to make a delicious meal - again learning a lot from Eduardo and having the chance to get to know him as well. The space is beautifully put together for the class too. Highly recommend on a trip to Madrid!
3. Soy Chef
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5.0 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By NCTraveler272 - Richmond, United States
Chef Fernando was wonderful and very knowledgeable the tour of the market provided a good overview of what to look for at the market and understanding what we are buying. The cooking class itself was a lot of fun and social maybe not as hands on as we preferred but learned A LOT from Fernando - not just technique but why we should do what we need to do. After the class we did get a discount on items in one of the shops and even purchased a paella (pan) to take home and we never buy anything on holiday. Can't wait to show off to our friends at home:)
4. Paella Classes Madrid
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5.0 based on 57 reviews
Join us a in three hours Paella Class in our luxury and comfortable kitchen for a gourmet Paella. You will learn it by watching El Corto cooking an organic and 100% Spanish ingredients seafood paella. Meet other tourist all over the world. Photocall to remember your visit in Madrid with our funny Spanish fancy dress. And fun, a lot of fun ...
Reviewed By kid-pro-kuo - San Francisco, United States
I arranged this class as a team bonding activity for myself and six employees; we were of different ages and nationalities. Booking the class was easy and the hosts also accommodated the different dietary restrictions we had. The class itself was so much fun and a truly intimate experience. Lisa and Noe welcomed us into their home and throughout the evening, not only taught us how to make two different kinds of paella but also about the history and context of the dish and ingredients. They also joined us for the dining portion where we had a chance to learn more about one another with plenty of laughs. Truly the best night of that trip to Madrid and one of the best things I've done while traveling. Thank you!
5. Foodies in the City
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Discover the secrets of the Spanish cuisine through this hands-on cooking workshops with locals in Madrid. You will be welcomed to a Madrid local's home for more than a typical class. Be involved on all the cooking process, learning how to cook a traditional paella and tapas, following the recipes of our grandmothers and feeling like a local.
6. Spaneasy
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Spaneasy offers a special workshop "Spanxperience" about Spanish culture, gastronomy and curiosities and a typical tasting in order to give you a real Spanish immersion while you enjoy your day in Madrid. Located in the heart of the city, just 1 minute away from Puerta del Sol.
7. Escuela Cocinea
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5.0 based on 72 reviews
Cooking classes for adults and kids. Family meetings and birthdays workshops. Rental space.
Reviewed By AranchaCarmelo
He asistido al taller de cocina árabe con mi marido y no solo ha sido una buenísima tarde sino que también he aprendido a cocinar varios platos de esta gastronomía y luego los he comido. ¡Delicioso todo! Además, nos deleitó con bebidas típicas mientras cocinábamos y tuvo el detalle de tener varias sorpresas extra. María es, además de un verdadero encanto, una persona que transmite pasión por la cocina. Denota una gran competencia porque cualquier cosa que preguntes sobre alimentación y cocina la responde con gran profesionalidad y argumentos sólidos. Es capaz de atender a un montón de personas a la vez y de hacerlo con una sonrisa, cosa que realmente me admiró. El local es perfecto para la ocasión y todo está cuidado al mínimo detalle. Ambiente positivo, limpio y muy agradable. Voy a repetir con amigas (estoy deseando ir al taller de cocina italiana) y además, voy a tenerlo en cuenta a la hora de hacer regalos porque es un acierto, sí o sí. María ¡gracias por tu exquisita atención! I attended to the Arabic cooking workshop with my husband and it not only was a great afternoon but I also learned to cook different dishes of this gastronomy. After the workshop, we had the meals for dinner… delicious! In addition, María delighted us with typical drinks while we cooked and spoiled us with some extra surprises. María knows how to make you comfortable and she is a passionate about cooking. She denotes a great competence because whatever you ask about food and cooking she answers with great professionalism and solid arguments. She is able to help a lot of people at the same time and to do it with a smile, which I really amazed me. The establishment is perfect for the workshop and everything is taken care of to the smallest detail. Positive, clean and very pleasant environment. I will repeat with friends (I am looking forward to the Italian cooking workshop) and also, I will take it into account when giving presents because it is a success, yes or yes. Maria, thank you for your exquisite attention!
8. XpresArte
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
9. Eatwith Madrid
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Eatwith is the world’s leading community for authentic food experiences with locals, in 130+ countries. Through dinner parties, supper clubs, cooking classes, and food tours in private homes and special venues, EatWith connects hand-selected local hosts with travelers seeking unique, immersive food experiences.
10. Buzziler Madrid, Spain
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5.0 based on 155 reviews
Your place to book top-rated tours and experiences in Madrid hosted by locals. Choose from authentic tapas tours, dining experiences, cooking classes, guided sightseeing, and more!
