Madrid Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local
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Madrid, Spain
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Madrid with your taste buds–and take the guesswork out of choosing a restaurant–on this small-group tour of the city’s food and drink scene, led by a local guide. Sample traditional Spanish delicacies, including seafood tapas, street food, and sweet treats, savor alcoholic beverages (all tastings included), and step inside at least four eateries you might otherwise overlook. As you explore, learn about the city’s history and culture.
- Go beyond the guidebook and explore Madrid with a local on a food tour
- Discover local flavors and ingredients while learning about Spanish cuisine
- Sample savory and sweet dishes, plus drinks, with all tastings included
- Visit different bars and eateries without the hassle of booking in advance
Sample Menu
Starter
Gambas al ajillo
a classic Spanish tapas dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a fragrant mixture of olive oil, garlic, and a hint of red pepper.
Starter
Tortilla de patatas
the Spanish potato tortilla is an international top seller, thanks to its adaptability as side dish, hot dish and starter.
Starter
Bocadillo de calamares
a beloved Madrid street food staple, consisting of a crusty baguette filled with tender, fried calamari rings
Starter
Tasting of local ham, cured meats and olive oil.
Madrid’s traditional cold cuts are a delicious showcase of the region’s rich culinary heritage.
Starter
Churros with chocolate
his is THE dessert in Spain to eat all over the day. The churros are long-shaped doughnuts fried in hot oil served with a cup of hot chocolate.
What's Included
- MealsThis 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
- Water
- Alcoholic BeveragesAlcoholic drinks are included in fixed amounts (only for over 18-year-old guests)
- English-speaking Local Tour Guide
- GratuitiesIf 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
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Plaza de Santa AnaPl. de Sta. Ana, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Please, meet your Local Expert for the Do Eat Better Experience Madrid Food Tour near the Estatua "Madrid a Federico García Lorca"
End point
- Puerta del Sol, Centro, Madrid, Spain
Please, bear in mind that the end point may slightly change according to the availability of our partners.
Itinerary
1
Madrid
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Plaza De Santa Ana
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Plaza de Jacinto Benavente
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Plaza Mayor
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Murales de Antonio Mingote
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Plazuela de San Ginés
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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.
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience
- Vegetarian options are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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A great way to see some sights in Madrid while having tapas. Come hungry...lots.of food.
Luis was great.
The food the guide picked was soooo good best I have had so far on my trip. This is my 3 rd food tour in Spain and Portugal and this was the best excellent guide would highly recommend
Davide was amazing and truly knowledgeable about the food! He was very accommodating for everyone in our group and made sure everyone had a great experience. I would happily re-book with Davide any time!
Adolfo was a fantastic guide. We had a varied range of food ( shrimp with garlic to churros with chocolate). He was very knowledgeable about the town’s history and the local food scene. He sent a pdf of restaurant recommendations.
Adolfo is a wonderful guide! He is very knowledgeable about Madrid’s history and has excellent recommendations for the surrounding area. This is a great tour for anyone who has never had Spanish cuisine before and would like to try some of the most popular dishes with a local. Thank you Adolfo!!
This was a perfect way to start any trip to Spain. It's was combination of and full stomachs. We had a Spanish and Peruvian guide that both had interesting insights on the city's culinary scene
Adolfo was charming friendly and knowledgeable about the food.He brought us to a lot of interesting places but he had to check his notes often.he could try memorizing his explanation from memory
Great tour! Our guide, Adolfo, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned so much about Madrid while tasting tapas and wine. The food was amazing!
Great experience, Osmel was knowledgeable, engaging and did a great job with our group. Loved the historic places he took us, the recos and food history he shared. Really interesting and walking was totally manageable even with a 5 and 7 year old. Left more than full!
Davide was incredibly knowledgeable, warm & friendly, and willing and able to answer all our questions. He even encouraged us to reach out to him after our tour ended with any other questions or if we needed further recommendations. We would highly recommend him!
We really enjoyed our time with Davide. He was so knowledgeable about the area and the food. We learned so much more than if we would have walked around by ourselves. Now we know what to eat and where to go before we leave Spain!
A very enjoyable experience with our great and friendly guide Adolfo. He explained everything clearly and gave lots of extra information that made the time interesting. The food was varied and delicious. Adolfo’s manner encouraged friendly interaction within the group of 6 people. We saw areas of Madrid we had not yet seen. Recommended!
A++ tour. Both a wonderful food tour with 5 restaurant stops and city history tour of central Madrid around Sol. Highly recommend!
Adolfo is the best!!! This tour was amazing, took you to all the local stops! Unlike a lot of the other tours on here, this one took you to authentic stops! HIGHLY recommend. Thank you Adolfo!!!
Our guide, Osmel, was amazing. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed a lovely afternoon trading stories, learning lots from him and tasting delicious bites throughout the city. Highly recommend!
Davide was a great guide and so knowledgeable. We had wonderful food, learned and saw so much and had a great time.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and took us to very historic food venues, easy to walk around. All the stops were so delicious and at the last stop we had churros and chocolate!
Luis (Foodie) our guide, sensational. Knowledgeable, passionate and passed on loads of information. We went to some great local places for tastings. Would thoroughly recommend.
The tour guide did not control the group or maintain the schedule as listed. The food and wine tour only included wine in one of the first four stops, at which point one of the guests left to buy a glass of wine which delayed the tour and we left the tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations.
We would like to clarify that our tour is primarily a food tour, designed to showcase traditional local cuisine and the culinary culture of our region. While wine is included at one of the stops as part of the experience, this is not intended to be a dedicated wine tasting or full alcohol-focused tour. We strive to make this clear in our tour description so guests know what to expect.
Regarding the pace of the tour, our guides always do their best to keep the group together while also ensuring that everyone has an enjoyable and relaxed experience. Occasionally, minor delays can occur in a group setting, especially when accommodating individual guests.
We appreciate your comments, as they help us continue improving our tours. We wish you all the best in your future travels.
David was a great guide, lots of interesting historical facts about the food and places we stopped at.
Adolfo was excellent. He took us to several restaurants and for street food, highlighting various historical stories from the city of Madrid. The food was fantastic and he finished with churros and chocolate. Highly recommend this tour with Adolfo!
Adolfo was a great guide to the city and was a lot of fun to take this tour with! Each spot had its own unique experience which was a great way to explore the city! Highly recommended
Absolutely fantastic tour! Tapas, drinks, historic locations and our amazing tour guide Aldolfo! He provided some of the best culinary treats, iconic eateries and Madrid culture and squeezed into 3ish hours. You will leave with a full belly and newfound love of this beautiful (and delicious) city! Thanks Aldolfo!
Osmel, our guide, was fantastic. He took us to some great spots and got to try new foods we would never know to order. We would definitely recommend this and do it again.
When traveling to a new country, I love starting with a food tour so I can learn some history, culture, and how to eat & drink like a local! This was a fantastic tour that helped familiarize myself with the area, and learn the popular and best dishes of the area. Adolfo, our guide, was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and shared information of Spanish culture and history that I never would have learned on my own. 10/10 recommend this tour. The food was excellent and now I know what to order at bars and restaurants for the remainder of the trip.
We had a blast with our guide Osmel! Awesome food spots and he was super knowledgeable about the eateries, the food and Madrid in general. We even went back to a spot for a 2nd round the next day.
All the food was excellent. Our guide Osmel was great! Was vey organized and knowledgeable. A perfect ending to our first day in Madrid
We had an amazing food tour with Adolfo. Along with the great food and drink recommendations, what was most enjoyable was the historical, cultural, plus city/country explanations that were intertwined. We would highly recommend this food tour guide.
Our guide Osmel was very knowledgeable & friendly. We had a great tour & got taken to some cool places to try different food.
Great experience with Ozmel. He was so friendly to our family of four. He adjusted the menu for one child. His history and food explanations were informative. I would highly recommend.
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