The 11 Workshops & Classes around Seville Locals Point You To

1.Flamenco Dance Class with Optional Costume

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,032 reviews · from $32Our pick

At I Show U Sevilla, an instructor such as Eva, Mati or Mathilde guides you through flamenco posture, hand and arm movements, footwork and a short routine. The one-hour beginner class includes basic costume pieces, with professional shoes and extra clothing available to rent. Expect a lively introduction in a small, air-conditioned studio.

“Nothing! It was an amazing experience with a wonderful inspiring teacher. Highly recommend !”

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2.Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 900 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Meet your English-speaking chef at stalls 75-77 in Triana Market for a three-hour group cooking class. Make a chilled soup, tapas, chicken and vegetable paella, and lemon sorbet with Cava, then share the meal with sangria and two more drinks. The chef varies, with past sessions led by Carlos, Carlo, Leo, Pedro, David and Dom.

“I had a great time! The food was delicious and the wine was flowing. Well worth it”

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3.Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour in Sevilla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 760 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Start at Triana Market with a guide who introduces local ingredients and food traditions, then cook a Spanish lunch with a chef. The sample menu includes salmorejo, spinach with chickpeas, chicken-and-vegetable paella, and lemon sorbet with cava. The class is in English, welcomes dietary requests made in advance, and includes recipes to take home.

“We really enjoyed the Triana Market Tour and Andalusian cooking class. We have taken other cooking classes in Spain but very much enjoyed this one. My family enjoyed the salmorejo and spinach and chickpea dish, but the paella was a standout. 2 of us had the chicken paella, and 2 of us had the vegetarian paella. Luis and Pedro did a great job teaching about the history and traditions of Andalusian cuisine. We learned a lot, including how to break down a whole chicken and pare an artichoke. Great experience!”

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4.3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 751 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

Meet at Triana Market for a guided look at local ingredients, then cook three Spanish dishes and a light dessert with an English-speaking chef. The menu usually includes salmorejo, spinach with chickpeas, and chicken-and-vegetable paella. Sangria is served while you cook, with two drinks alongside the meal.

“The whole morning was a lot of fun and the meal we cooked was delicious”

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5.Paddle Surf Route and Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 346 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Meet Paddle Surf Sevilla on C. Betis for a 90-minute paddleboard lesson and river route. You get a board, life jacket, locker space, and photos or videos. Guides including Rodrigo, Tatiana, Valentina, and Pablo have helped first-timers find their balance, while the route offers views of Triana and Seville’s cathedral.

“I had so much fun - the tour guide (Rodrigo) was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. It took a while to get my balance right and I fell in but it was hilarious and I felt very safe the whole time. Great to know some interesting facts about Sevilla too! 6pm. Was a perfect time to go.”

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6.Spanish Cooking Class and Dinner in Seville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

At Taller Andaluz de Cocina in Seville’s Mercado de Triana, a chef leads a roughly three-hour English-language class in Spanish cooking. You help prepare dishes such as salmorejo, spinach with chickpeas and chicken paella, then eat the meal with two drinks. Recipes are provided, and dietary changes can be arranged in advance.

“A fun evening learning some new recipes and meeting new people! Pedro was awesome getting the class involved, the food was delish and we enjoyed the hands on experience!”

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7.Rooftop Paella Cooking Class & 30-minute expert Q&A

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $214

Meet host Fernando near Seville’s Roman columns, then head to a third-floor rooftop for a small-group paella class with Cathedral views. You’ll help make chicken and vegetable paella, enjoy sangría and reception bites, and have 30 minutes to ask about the city. Recipes and a small souvenir are included; the rooftop has no elevator.

“The paella cooking experience was the highlight of our trip to Seville. Fernando was terrific and made the experience fun. The rooftop views were amazing and the food was outstanding. Highly recommend.”

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8.Flamenco Dance Class in Seville with optional Flamenco Costume

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

At this one-hour beginner class, a local teacher such as Eva, Matilde, Luisa, or Nico introduces flamenco rhythm, hand and foot movements, and a short routine. Accessories are included; optional shoes and costume pieces cost €5 each. It suits adults and children eight and older, with a maximum group size of 12.

“We really enjoyed the introductory lesson to flamenco dancing. The instructor was nice and knowledgeable. -1 star because this woman (who I’m pretty sure was under the influence) came in 15 minutes late and kept disrupting the class.”

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9.Flamenco Dance Lesson: 60-Minute Class in Seville

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 1 hour · from $88

In a one-hour class for up to eight people, an instructor guides you through flamenco rhythm, hand movements, basic steps and heelwork, then helps you learn a short choreography. Instructors have included Maria, Kati and Constanza. The class meets in an artists’ courtyard, and you can request a flower and take-home music and video.

“I had a lesson with Carmen, and it was so much fun! What I really appreciated was her tailoring the lesson based on my ability. She could sense I was a dancer and moved very quickly into advanced foot and hand work-- throwing me into the flamenco deep end! It's a great way to learn about the music, dance, and culture, as well as burn some calories from all that sangria and pork!”

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10.El Palmar: Group Surf class.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Hurley Surf Club runs two-hour group surf classes on El Palmar beach, with instruction for beginners through advanced surfers. You’ll get a board and wetsuit, safety guidance, and coaching in Spanish, English, or French. Pickup and return from Conil de la Frontera are included. Instructor Adri has been praised for practical tips.

“Der Surfkurs hat uns ausgesprochen gut gefallen – unser Surflehrer Adri hat einen hervorragenden Job gemacht! Seine Tipps waren äußerst hilfreich, sodass wir viel lernen konnten und jede Menge Spaß hatten. Vielen lieben Dank dafür! Wir würden den Kurs jederzeit wieder buchen.”

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11.Conil de la Frontera: Private Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1.5 hours

Take a 90-minute private surf lesson in Conil de la Frontera, with coaching for beginners through advanced surfers. You’ll work on basics, safety and reading waves, or refine your technique, with a board and wetsuit included. Instructors speak Spanish and English; past lessons have been led by Gonzalo and Javi, though your instructor may differ.

“Javi was een goede surf instructeur die je echt op een rustige manier de basis voor surfen bijbrengt.”

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