Madrid Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
With the Do Eat Better Madrid Food Tour through the city, you’ll have the opportunity to sample some of the region’s most famous products in just a few hours, all under the guidance of a passionate foodie host. Visit top specialty shops, eateries, and bars where you can feast on local delights like gambas, bocadillos de calamares, and so much more. Along the way, enjoy bites of regional dishes while hearing fascinating stories about the food, the places, and the rich gastronomic traditions of the area. It’s a true culinary journey with a small group of fellow food lovers! Explore Madrid with a local food expert to discover the best local specialties and taste both savory and sweet local delicacies as you visit the city. Learn about Madrid's rich culinary history and culture while you taste and enjoy a small-group experience for a relaxed pace and informal vibe.
Inclusions
What's included
- Water
- Alcoholic drinks are included in fixed amounts (only for over 18-year-old guests)
- English-speaking Local Tour Guide
- This is an itinerant tapas tour. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a meal in at least 4 stops
What's not
- If you believe the Local Expert did a good job and you loved the food & drinks, consider giving them a Tip (it's not compulsory).
- Any additional food and drink
Itinerary
Join us for a 3.5 long walking food tour you will dive into a world of local culinary experiences in Madrid! You will try only the best dishes and tapas of each restaurant. Sipping a glass of wine or local beer you will be able to feel this unique lifestyle, based on hard work but also moments of pleasure, social life and relax. We will walk through the most beautiful streets of Madrid, passing by the most famous monuments, while our Local Expert will give an insight into the history and culture of the city. Please, bear in mind that the tastings here described may change according to the season and the availabilities of our partners.
You will start your culinary adventure in Plaza de Santa Ana, right in the heart of the city with its luxurious buildings such as the Teatro Español - the most ancient theatre in the Spanish capital - and the Reina Victoria Hotel, where bullfighter used to stay during corridas. Here you will also see the stautes of famous Spanish figures, like the dramatist Pedro Calderón de la Barca or the poet Federico Federico García Lorca. Here you will meet your Local Expert and you will head towards the first stop, where you will indulge in a delicious local tapas: gambas al ajillo, delicious and tender shrimps seasoned with a spicy sauce made of garlic and pepper.
After this first treat, we will head near Plaza Jacinto Benavente, a lively square named after the Nobel Prize winner writer Jacinto Benavente. In a tapas bar nearby you will try one of the most iconic dish of Spanish cuisine, the potato tortilla! Perfect to share, tortilla is a thick omelette made of eggs, potatoes and sometimes onions. Simply unmissable during your trip to Spain.
Plaza Mayor is probably one of the symbols of Spanish capital and a true a must see that's now in baroque style. It has always been a place full of historical meaning, where rendez-vous, announces and celebrations take place. In a bar nearby, you will try a staple of Spanish street food: the famous bocadillo de calamares, a delicious sandwich filled with tender and golden fried squids. Ideal to be shared!
While heading to your next stop, you will see a work of art painted by the illustrator Antonio Mingote, depicting life scenes in Madrid from the end of the XIX and the beginning of XX centuries. And after this introduction to local street art, indulge in Madrid’s traditional cold cuts, a delicious showcase of the region’s rich culinary heritage. Cebo, a flavorful cured pork, boasts a delicate balance of spices, while lomo, made from marinated pork loin, offers a tender, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Chorizo, with its vibrant paprika-infused flavor, is a staple in Spanish cuisine, adding a smoky kick to any dish. Salsichón, a seasoned salami, rounds out this delectable selection with its robust taste and satisfying texture. Often enjoyed as part of a tapas spread, these cold cuts pair wonderfully with crusty bread and a glass of wine, making them a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
We will end our culinary adventure in a small square near Plaza Mayor, where you will discover THE dessert in Spain to eat all over the day. Churros are long-shaped doughnuts fried in hot oil andserved with a cup of hot chocolate, ideal for colder days. In Summer, you will indulge in an ice cream, with flavours made with local ingredients.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please, meet your Local Expert for the Do Eat Better Experience Madrid Food Tour near the Estatua "Madrid a Federico García Lorca"
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Do Eat Better Experience
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please, be aware that the guide may speak both English and Spanish during the tour.
- Please, inform us of any dietary restriction before booking.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. Non alcoholic options are available.
How it compares in Madrid
- Its from-price is 67% below the median of the 129 food tours we list in Madrid.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 12 of 129.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Madrid
Madrid is Spain's sunny, sociable capital, home to great art museums, royal palaces, leafy parks and tapas bars that stay busy past midnight.
Three great galleries line the Paseo del Prado: the Prado Museum with Velázquez and Goya, the Reina Sofía with Picasso's Guernica, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza with its sweeping private collection. Beside them, El Retiro Park offers a boating lake, shaded avenues and the glass Palacio de Cristal.
Top-ranked sights in Madrid: Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid), Puerta del Sol.
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