The Real Madrid Markets Tapas & Tradition
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
In Chamberí, one of Madrid’s most traditional neighborhoods, the city’s castizo spirit comes alive through food. In Madrid, castizo describes what feels truly local: lively taverns, bustling markets, aperitif rituals, and the everyday dishes Madrileños return to again and again. On this walk through historic cafés, specialty shops, and market stalls, we’ll taste the flavors that define the capital. From churros and chocolate to olive oil, honey, seafood, and classic tapas, we’ll discover the foods and traditions that give Madrid its unmistakable character.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Breakfast
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
New generation Churreria, the traditional castizo renewed. It is one of the best churrerias of Madrid. Churros are a product of Arab influence: we serve to tell the foundation of Madrid by the Arabs: Madrid was founded as an Andalusian fortress, known as Mayrit, on the banks of the Manzanares River by Emir Muhammad I around the year 865. And its evolution and consecration as a capital through the monarchy and its influence: products like chocolate, a colonial product par excellence, and a symbol of class until the 19th century when it became popular Owned by a famous family loved by locals, who were in the past “The TV Clowns”.
A restaurant and café serving authentic, traditional Madrid cuisine with over 135 years of history, an icon of Madrid in the city's heart. Known for serving its legendary cocido (stew) on Thursdays, it represents true Madrid's traditional cuisine. A great classic iconic establishment, very representative of the neighborhood, from 1887 that defines itself as “Original and castizo”.
One of Madrid's famous century-old taverns, the subject of literature, and a designated heritage site. The traditional Madrid aperitif since 1949, market cuisine, honest cooking, seasonal ingredients, classic recipes
Tradition of Markets in Madrid In Madrid, there are 46 municipal markets In Chamberí, we can find 4
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
- The meeting point is at Café Comercial
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 7 travellers
- Operated by
- Culinary Backstreets Walks
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Madrid
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 129 food tours we list in Madrid.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 45 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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