Top Madrid Desserts & Sweets

Eliminate the guesswork from choosing where to eat and drink in Madrid during a tapas and vermouth tour showcases the capital’s thriving culinary scene. Not only will you go beyond typical tapas and try food you might otherwise miss, you’ll take away plenty of tips sure to enhance your experience of Spain’s capital.

Discover the desserts of Spain while visiting a series of patisseries in the historical center of Madrid on this walking food tour. Pop into one of the oldest bakeries in Madrid and learn the stories behind several popular local desserts—and of course, try them—as you visit landmarks from the Puerta del Sol to the Calle del Arenal.

Traditional, hands on, experience creating your own cacao mass using traditional methods that have been practiced for hundreds.

Learn about Madrid’s historic heart without tiring yourself out on a fun and eco-friendly Segway tour. Cover more distance than walking to see some of the city’s most important monuments in a short amount of time, including the Almudena Cathedral, Royal Palace, and Puerta del Sol, and finish on a sweet note with a stop for traditional Spanish churros and hot chocolate at a famous local bakery.

Discover Madrid like a true foodie on this unforgettable tapas tour through the Spanish capital, celebrated as the European Capital of Gastronomic Culture. Visit four unique culinary spots, sampling a different tapa and drink at each, and savor the authentic flavors of the city. Along the way, explore Madrid’s iconic landmarks, including Puerta del Sol, Real Casa de Correos, Calle Mayor, Plaza Mayor, Almudena Cathedral, the Royal Palace, San Miguel Market, and Plaza de la Villa. This tour combines the best of Madrid’s cuisine with an immersive walking experience, engaging all your senses in the sights, sounds, and aromas of the city. Perfect for first-time visitors and returning travelers alike, this tour lets you rediscover Madrid in a delicious and memorable way.

Enjoy a private day trip from Madrid with your own van and English-speaking driver-guide, including hotel pickup and drop-off for a seamless, personalized experience. Travel first to La Mancha and visit an artisanal Manchego cheese dairy, where you’ll learn about traditional production methods and enjoy a tasting of this iconic regional specialty. Continue to Consuegra to admire the famous windmills that inspired Don Quixote, with time to take photos, followed by free time for lunch at a traditional Castilian restaurant (own expense). In the afternoon, arrive in Toledo and stop at a panoramic viewpoint before exploring the historic center on foot. Discover its multicultural heritage while viewing key landmarks from the exterior. The day concludes with a visit to a traditional marzipan workshop, where you’ll learn about this local sweet and sample several varieties.

Relive the Golden Age of the Spanish Empire in the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. The historical complex, located in an exceptionally beautiful hilly site north of Madrid, was built by the enigmatic King Philip II to house the royal mausoleum, the grand basilica providing constant prayer for the kings’ soul, Bourbons Palace with its priceless art collections as well as other buildings of immense beauty. You will get to see The Basilica, the central building of the complex, the Chapter Rooms, the underground Royal Burial Chambers, the Palace Of Prince Philip II, and finally, art in Bourbons Palace