Madrid Guided Small-Group Spanish Cuisine Food Tour
Check in with your guide at your central Madrid meeting point 15 minutes before the start time of the tour you’ve chosen. Your culinary journey begins with a cup of decadently thick hot chocolate paired with churros. Then, make like a true Madrileño and visit a bakery, in this case for a delicious filled roll. Continue to the lively Antón Martín Market and browse the stalls of produce and prepared foods. Sample olives, cured meats, extra virgin olive oil, and other local specialties. Head to an unassuming deli and hear about its fascinating past as you taste local cheeses. Next up, it’s time for a true Madrid signature, a calamari sandwich. Eat it like a local, standing up outside the bar. Complete your tour here with a full belly, enhanced knowledge of Madrid, and a deeper understanding of Spanish culture.
Highlights
- ✓Half-day culinary walking tour of Madrid in a small group with a guide
- ✓Tour the city center like a local, with stops at a market, a bakery, and more
- ✓Sample famous foods over multiple stops with food tastings
- ✓Enough food for a breakfast and lunch included
What you'll see & do
- ✓First up on your Madrid food tour, you’ll unlearn everything you thought you knew about churros—and discover the real origins of chocolate—at a beloved neighborhood café serving up the best version of both in all of Madrid. (Note: Churros stop only available on morning tours. If you select the 5 pm tour, you'll instead visit a popular tapas bar to try two beloved local tapas and a beer.)
- ✓Next, you’ll set off to the next stop in many madrileños’ morning routines: buying bread for the day. At a tiny storefront managed by a passionate young baker from northern Spain, you’ll learn why good bread in Madrid can be surprisingly hard to come by—and taste for yourself why this spot is the exception, in the form of their delicious homemade chorizo-stuffed rolls.
- ✓From there, it’s off to the market! You’ll explore the vibrant Mercado de Antón Martín as locals from all walks of life do their daily grocery shopping. Along the way, you’ll stop at a variety of stalls to taste their finest products: flavorsome olives, cured meats, locally sourced produce, and Spain’s very own liquid gold: extra virgin olive oil. You'll also sip Spain's favorite aperitif red vermouth and learn why it's special and when to drink it. This is an experience most visitors to Madrid will never have, and a fascinating way to experience local life.
- ✓After tasting your way around the market, you’ll make your way to an unassuming neighborhood deli with a surprising past. It was here that the owner’s father held clandestine meetings to plot against Spain’s newly established dictatorship in the 1930s! Today, that same space is where you’ll sit down for a mini tasting of cheeses from around Spain. As you snack, you’ll discover the origins of each product.
- ✓The only thing you should eat around Plaza Mayor is your next bite: a calamari sandwich. You can find it almost anywhere in the surrounding area, but today you're trying the best one around, with calamari rings cooked to perfection in light, crunchy batter. Enjoy it standing outside the bar, just like the locals do.
- ✓Finally, you’ll finish your Madrid morning food tour on a sweet note at a pastry shop that’s been going strong since 1855. Opened by the Spanish queen’s own personal pastry chef, this incredible spot is seemingly hidden in plain sight. You might recognize this elegant shop from Spanish-American chef Jose Andrés' travel show, but we've known about this hidden gem for years! Here you’ll try a classic Spanish dessert with your choice of coffee or tea.
What's included
- ✓Huertas neighborhood
- ✓Local English-speaking guide
- ✓Expertly guided walking tour
- ✓Cervantes house (exterior)
- ✓8 tasting stops with 15+ tastes and 1 drink
- ✓Antón Martín Market
- ✓Plaza Santa Ana
- ✓Madrid de los Austrias
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Churros stop only available on morning tours. If you select the 5 pm tour, you'll instead visit a popular tapas bar to try two beloved local tapas and a beer.
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
This tour is not suitable for vegans or those with celiac disease.
Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Madrid Guided Small-Group Spanish Cuisine Food Tour
Check in with your guide at your central Madrid meeting point 15 minutes before the start time of the tour you’ve chosen. Your culinary journey begins with a cup of decadently thick hot chocolate paired with churros. Then, make like a true Madrileño and visit a bakery, in this case for a delicious filled roll. Continue to the lively Antón Martín Market and browse the stalls of produce and prepared foods. Sample olives, cured meats, extra virgin olive oil, and other local specialties. Head to an unassuming deli and hear about its fascinating past as you taste local cheeses. Next up, it’s time for a true Madrid signature, a calamari sandwich. Eat it like a local, standing up outside the bar. Complete your tour here with a full belly, enhanced knowledge of Madrid, and a deeper understanding of Spanish culture.
Highlights
- ✓Half-day culinary walking tour of Madrid in a small group with a guide
- ✓Tour the city center like a local, with stops at a market, a bakery, and more
- ✓Sample famous foods over multiple stops with food tastings
- ✓Enough food for a breakfast and lunch included
What you'll see & do
- ✓First up on your Madrid food tour, you’ll unlearn everything you thought you knew about churros—and discover the real origins of chocolate—at a beloved neighborhood café serving up the best version of both in all of Madrid. (Note: Churros stop only available on morning tours. If you select the 5 pm tour, you'll instead visit a popular tapas bar to try two beloved local tapas and a beer.)
- ✓Next, you’ll set off to the next stop in many madrileños’ morning routines: buying bread for the day. At a tiny storefront managed by a passionate young baker from northern Spain, you’ll learn why good bread in Madrid can be surprisingly hard to come by—and taste for yourself why this spot is the exception, in the form of their delicious homemade chorizo-stuffed rolls.
- ✓From there, it’s off to the market! You’ll explore the vibrant Mercado de Antón Martín as locals from all walks of life do their daily grocery shopping. Along the way, you’ll stop at a variety of stalls to taste their finest products: flavorsome olives, cured meats, locally sourced produce, and Spain’s very own liquid gold: extra virgin olive oil. You'll also sip Spain's favorite aperitif red vermouth and learn why it's special and when to drink it. This is an experience most visitors to Madrid will never have, and a fascinating way to experience local life.
- ✓After tasting your way around the market, you’ll make your way to an unassuming neighborhood deli with a surprising past. It was here that the owner’s father held clandestine meetings to plot against Spain’s newly established dictatorship in the 1930s! Today, that same space is where you’ll sit down for a mini tasting of cheeses from around Spain. As you snack, you’ll discover the origins of each product.
- ✓The only thing you should eat around Plaza Mayor is your next bite: a calamari sandwich. You can find it almost anywhere in the surrounding area, but today you're trying the best one around, with calamari rings cooked to perfection in light, crunchy batter. Enjoy it standing outside the bar, just like the locals do.
- ✓Finally, you’ll finish your Madrid morning food tour on a sweet note at a pastry shop that’s been going strong since 1855. Opened by the Spanish queen’s own personal pastry chef, this incredible spot is seemingly hidden in plain sight. You might recognize this elegant shop from Spanish-American chef Jose Andrés' travel show, but we've known about this hidden gem for years! Here you’ll try a classic Spanish dessert with your choice of coffee or tea.
What's included
- ✓Huertas neighborhood
- ✓Local English-speaking guide
- ✓Expertly guided walking tour
- ✓Cervantes house (exterior)
- ✓8 tasting stops with 15+ tastes and 1 drink
- ✓Antón Martín Market
- ✓Plaza Santa Ana
- ✓Madrid de los Austrias
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Churros stop only available on morning tours. If you select the 5 pm tour, you'll instead visit a popular tapas bar to try two beloved local tapas and a beer.
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
This tour is not suitable for vegans or those with celiac disease.
Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.