Eating Madrid Food Tour: Tapas, Wine & Local History
Description
Good food and old streets, that's the whole idea behind this small group food & wine tour. You'll wander past the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor, while stopping at handpicked spots that have fed locals for generations. Duck into a centuries old wine cellar to try your hand at slicing Iberian ham like a pro, skip the line at one of the city's favorite street food counters for a local sandwich, pull up a stool at a centennial tapas bar for sizzling garlic shrimp, and finish with a surprising chocolate stop that reveals Spain's long history with cocoa. With a small group and a local guide who knows the difference between a tourist trap and the real thing, you'll get access and stories no guidebook can offer.
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Admire two of Madrid’s most iconic landmarks side by side, where royal grandeur meets religious heritage. Discover the city’s deep history through its majestic palace and striking cathedral.
Step into a historic centennial restaurant and savor Iberian ham with tomato toasts, paired with red or white wine or cava (evenings) or smooth coffee (mornings), capturing authentic Madrid flavor.
Step into a charming medieval square and explore one of Madrid’s oldest civic centers, where beautifully preserved buildings reflect the city’s early history and timeless architectural character.
Taste one of Madrid’s most beloved tapas with sizzling garlic mushrooms, rich in flavor and tradition. Pair this local favorite with a refreshing beer, classic vermouth, or a light tinto de verano.
Pass by a historic covered market filled with gourmet tapas stalls, fresh seafood, cured meats, cheeses, and local wines in a lively culinary atmosphere.
Stroll through a grand historic central square known for its arcaded architecture, vibrant cafés, and street performers, offering classic local bites and lively atmosphere.
Iconic local stop known for its signature crispy fried calamari sandwich served in soft bread, a beloved street-food style bite with quick, lively counter service in a historic area.
This historic century-old tavern is famous for garlic fried shrimp served sizzling with beer or wine, offering a traditional, cozy atmosphere and authentic local flavors in a classic setting.
Lastly, visit this artisan chocolate stop offering handmade chocolates and rich traditional chocolate drinks, perfect for a sweet finish to a food tour.
Step into the lively square in Madrid known for its theatres, cafés, and connection to the city’s literary history.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
Reviews(367)
Sirsa was a great guide. Not just tasty spots for Spanish flavors, but also some history background to make the food choices relate. We might suggest to hand out a list of establishments so patrons can go back on their own.
Sirsa was fantastic! She changed my life!
This tour gave us an opportunity to learn about Spanish culture and history as well as the food. Carolyn our guide is wonderful very knowledgeable and personable, we felt like we were spending time with a friend! Highly recommend!
Sirsa was AMAZING! Even though we had a 3.5 hour bike tour the day before, she provided significant insight and entertaining details about all the historical facts as well as some fun lessons known details. The food was outstanding - hard to find a favorite but the garlic shrimp was outstanding of this with world. Highly recommend!
This was a really good tour, and our guide, Carolyn, was great Not only did we have lots to eat, our guid told us a lot of history about Spain and Madrid. Recommend this tour.
Thank you for the lovely review! I'm so happy you enjoyed the food, the stories, and learning more about Madrid and Spain along the way. It was a pleasure sharing the city's history and culinary traditions with you. Thanks for the recommendation!
Our guide Carolyn knew the history of every street, and took us to five specialist and special places tucked away in the old city. She was a great guide and the food was fabulous! Highly recommend🙂
Thank you for such a wonderful review! 😊 It means a lot to hear you enjoyed exploring Madrid's hidden corners and tasting some of my favorite local spots. I'm so glad the history and food made the evening special. Thanks for your recommendation!
Most Extraordinary Guide - it was a fun, in depth tour, of where and what the locals eat. Very much enjoyed it and would book again. Ana Paula
Thank you so much, Ana Paula! 😊 Your kind words truly made my day. I'm so happy you enjoyed discovering where the locals eat and getting a deeper taste of Madrid's food culture. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review!
My friend and I were lucky to join our tour guide, Caroline in a more intimate evening restaurant crawl, since normally she gets a larger group. Caroline was very friendly and informative- she gave a taste of the main neighborhoods of Madrid and history. I appreciated seeing the different restaurants and learning the culture of Madrid, and more importantly, the foods and DRINKS Caroline opened to us!
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 It was such a pleasure spending the evening with you both. I'm so glad you enjoyed exploring Madrid's neighborhoods, history, and of course all the delicious food and drinks! Thanks for joining me!
Enjoyable evening with a local Madrileno, Carolyn. It’s hard to choose from so many options in the city center. We went to historic restaurants and tapas bars to eat like locals while learning more about the culture
Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure showing you around some of Madrid's historic taverns and sharing a little of our local food and culture. I'm so glad you enjoyed experiencing the city like a local. Thank you for joining me!
Another wonderful food tour with Eating Europe. Our guide Carolyn was very knowledgeable, warm, and made us feel so welcome. The food and drinks were delicious. I highly recommend this tour
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure showing you around Madrid, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and stories along the way. I really appreciate your recommendation!
