Spain · FOOD TOURS IN MADRID
Prices, durations and what the last few hundred travellers actually thought, for 10 food tours in Madrid. Enough to choose in five minutes and get back to planning the rest.
Spend one hour at Madrid’s Torres Bermejas, a historic tablao opened in 1960 and decorated like Granada’s Alhambra towers. Watch singers, guitarists, clappers, and dancers perform in an intimate setting. Choose a show-only ticket or add traditional Spanish food and drinks. English-speaking waiters are available.
“Excellent experience! Highly recommended, it was my 2nd time there :)”
Spend three hours walking Madrid’s Literary Quarter and old Austrias district with a bilingual local guide such as Carlos, Noemi, or Rocio. Visit four long-running bars, taste at least 12 tapas, and choose wine, beer, soft drinks, or water at each stop. Expect enough food for lunch or dinner, plus stories about Spanish dishes, wine regions, and Madrid life.
“The tour was exactly as described so all our expectations were met. The walk was not arduous, each of the four establishments were different and unique in character. Our guide was superb and gave us a lot of useful and interesting information. The food was varied and delicious and choice of drinks complimented the food. Being a small group of just 8 persons was an advantage - enjoyed every moment of the experience.”
Spend about three hours eating through central Madrid with an English-speaking guide such as David, Flo, Mitzi, or José. Start with churros and thick chocolate on morning tours, then visit a bakery, Antón Martín Market, a historic deli, a tapas bar, and Plaza Mayor. Expect 15-plus tastes, one drink, and enough food for breakfast and lunch.
“We had a great day with Dani! Great intro to the food scene in Madrid with an overlay of the city’s history.”
Walk Madrid’s old center with an English-speaking guide such as Jorge, Jo, Ignacio, or Diego. Taste a historic bakery pastry, Iberian ham, Manchego, squid sandwich, tapas, tortilla, vermouth, and wine. The 3-hour option adds more cured meats, olive oil, another tapa, and a choice of sangria or beer.
“I wished we had done this on our first day so we knew all the great spots to eat at. I’ll be doing a Secret food tour again for sure!”
Spend three hours eating and drinking your way through a less-touristed part of Madrid with an English-speaking guide such as Ioanna, Raul, Alberto, or Amara. You’ll visit four local spots, from a market restaurant to a century-old bodega, and try 10 to 12 tapas with one drink at each stop.
“We had an amazing time with our guide Amare. The food and drinks were excellent”
Spend 2.5 hours tasting tapas and Spanish drinks at four La Latina eateries with an English-speaking guide. Expect calamari sandwich, cheeses, Spanish omelette, vermouth, wine, and tinto de verano, plus stories about Madrid’s food culture. Guides may include Nada, Sergio, Javier, Karina, Layla, or Javi.
“Javi was a wonderful guide. His knowledge about Madrid’ history, culture, and food was extensive. We went to 4 different tapas bars and enjoyed different drinks and tapas. Each establishment was different and fun. There were 4 people in this tour that it was intimate and fun. Thank you, Javi.”
Leave Madrid for three family-run wineries in Chinchón and Colmenar de Oreja. An English and Spanish-speaking guide such as Antonio, Nacho, Enrique, or Ismael leads the day, with at least nine wines, local snacks, vineyard views, century-old caves, and direct time with the winemaking families.
“I was so impressed by the tour. Our driver was great and so knowledgeable.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Madrid’s Sol metro station for three hours of local eating. You’ll visit a historic pastry shop, a deli open for more than 180 years, classic tapas bars, and an 18th-century restaurant. Guides including Jorge and Maria José add food knowledge, city stories, and practical dining tips.
“Loved being with guests from all over the world, yet the size of the group was not too large- we got plenty of attention. Jorge did an excellent job of guiding us through five local food experiences, each unique. Highly recommend this tour to get a feel for the local cuisine!”
Spend two hours tasting Madrid specialties around Plaza Mayor with a local guide such as José, Rebeca, or Claudia. Expect outdoor stops near Mercado de San Miguel, a calamari sandwich, churros con chocolate, local history, and a final stop near Puerta del Sol. Food is included, drinks are not.
“The guide was so nice and told many anecdotes and interesting stories that gave s lot of context to the tour”
Meet your bilingual guide under the red umbrella at Puerta del Sol for a 2.5 to 3-hour walk through Old Madrid. Visit three or four tapas bars, taste dishes such as garlic prawns, chorizo, croquettes, bravas, and mushrooms, and pair each stop with a drink. Add chocolate con churros, while Carmen or another local guide explains Madrid’s food and history.
“The food was amazing and we learned lots and I really liked Carmen.”
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