Market Tour & Cooking Class in a Half Day

If you are looking for a way to truly immerse yourself in Spanish culture, this is a wonderful way to do so! We started the morning with a tour of the market, learning there are 36 markets throughout Barcelona. Each neighborhood has their own full of fruit and vegetable vendors, fishmongers and butchers. Iris did a great job of explaining the different specialties and unique offerings of the Mediterranean sea. After walking the market, we stopped at an amazing spice and grain store, where I was able to pick up some salts to bring home. The cooking experience was informative, enjoyable and relaxing - Iris had prepped quite a few items to make the afternoon flow effortlessly. I felt like I was dining at a friend's house, enjoying flavorful healthy dishes and learning how to recreate them back home. Iris was very communicative before the trip ensuring I could get the most of the day.

We had an amazing time with Iris! The trip to the market was just the beginning. She showed us all the different stalls and explained what they were selling. She talked a little about how people in Barcelona shop for their meals and we bought some olives to have with our meal later. Next, she took us to her home which is just charming. Her kitchen is bright and airy and during the cooking experience she worked in a lot of stories and information about Barcelona itself. She was very engaging and even got my teenagers to get involved. By the time we were finished it felt like a meal with good friends. All of the food that we made was delicious and she explained the flavor profile of each and what it was inspired by. I will definitely book something with Iris if we come back to Barcelona again. This is a great tour for a hot day going from the air con market to her air con kitchen

We had an amazing day with Iris! She toured us through a fantastic local market highlighting all of the special Spanish delicacies. Then she took us to her home and taught us how to make the most delicious Spanish meal with simple, fresh, Mediterranean ingredients. Iris was patient and kind with our kids, teaching them how to cook, all the while keeping each of us engaged. It was a wonderfully special day!

My daughter & I had such a wonderful day with Iris. We started our tour at the local market and then to Iris' beautiful home where we were treated to amazing food with recipes and tips for Mediterranean cooking. Great wine and conversation topped off the day!! I would highly recommend this tour and especially this guide!