Madrid: Guided Food Tour of Tapas, Ham, Olive Oil & Vermouth
Overview
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You and your friends will embark on an three-hours and a half Spanish gastronomy tour in the heart of Madrid's stunning historic centre. You will have the opportunity to discover local Spanish food experience and enjoy the unique way locals go out to eat. You will also walk through streets where each and every corner has something to tell. Once our experienced guide concludes our Tapas Tours in Madrid, your stomach will be completely full of yummy food and also you will have a wide knowledge of our day to day habits. Plus in all our tours there is a Secret Dish, which you can only find out about on the day.
At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Madrid's most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of our culture and history.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
* Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
* Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
* This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
What To Expect
Madrid
You'll start in a historic pastry shop to enjoy a seasonal pastry. Followed by a visit to a deli over 180 years old, here we'll sample two types of Iberian ham, manchego cheese and extra virgin olive oil. You'll dine on a classic deep fried squid sandwich, a local favorite. We'll eat one outstanding tapa and share a bottle of Spanish cider. Taste a vermouth with the tapa of the day, a favourite with the locals. Finish the tour inside a restaurant that is located inside an 18th century building with a piece of Spanish omelette and the Secret Dish that changes every day.
Plaza Mayor
On your tour you'll pass by Plaza Mayor , a major public space in the heart of Madrid, the capital of Spain. It was once the centre of Old Madrid. The Plaza Mayor is for the people of Madrid and tourists to shop, walk around, eat, and enjoy
Options
3-Hour Food Tour in English
3-Hour Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our 3-Hour Food Tour Madrid in a small group of 12 people or less with an English Speaking Guide Starting point: El Oso y el Madroño, Prta del Sol, 1, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
3-Hour Food Tour in Spanish
Choose this option to join our 3-Hour Madrid Food Tour with a Spanish Speaking Guide! Groups of 12 or less! Starting point: El Oso y el Madroño, Prta del Sol, 1, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
2-Hour Food Tour in Spanish
Choose this option to join our 2-Hour Food Tour in a group of 18 people or less with a Spanish Speaking Guide Starting point: Pl. Mayor, 27, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
2-Hour Food Tour in English
2-Hour Express Tour: Choose this option to join our 2-Hour Express Food Tour Madrid in a group of 18 people or less with an English Speaking Guide Starting point: Pl. Mayor, 27, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Private 3-Hour Food Tour
3-Hour Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a 3-Hour private food tour of Madrid for only you and your group. Starting point: El Oso y el Madroño, Prta del Sol, 1, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
What‘s Included
Selection of Iberian Ham, Chorizo, Salchichón, and Lomo
Extra Drink Option: Choice of refreshing Sangria or local beer.
Marinated olives | Crispy fried squid sandwich
~~ Exclusive to the 3-Hour Full Tour ~~
Olive Oil Tasting | Additional Tapa of the day in a local bar
Local Wine, Spanish Vermouth, or Soft Drinks.
Manchego Cheese | A pastry from a historic bakery
Patatas bravas | Classic Spanish Tortilla | Padrón peppers
The Secret Dish: A surprise revealed only on the day.
~~ Included on both tours ~~
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
863 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A bite of Madrid
ivanazlizeka,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Diego was really nice and made the tour interesting. The food was amazing as well as the drinks. 10/10 would recommend
Brilliant experience
Z1109NZjennyn,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant tour and the guide was very good. Would highly recommend.
Always Love a Food Tour with a Local Guide!
SusanRTMV,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our food tour with Jorge. After doing other food tours in different cities, a tour by a true local is always the best. A little over two hours was the perfect length, and our group of eight was a perfect size. At first, we thought four stops might not be enough, but the food is plentiful and the time to sit at the second and third stops to chat with Jorge and our other travelers was really nice. We brought our two teenage daughters, and they loved it as well. There is a good mix of food for different preferences, and everything we tried was delicious. Definitely recommend.
Fabulous Tapas experience!
Trek09451982984,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our time with Jorge traveling his home town of Madrid!
Excellent! 10/10
X3177YLmiked,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10! Lots to eat and drink, you won’t leave hungry. Our guide Jorge is a true local and shared some history and background to all the dishes we tried which really added to the experience!
Fantastic guide and food!
Lisa N,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best tour! Maria Jose was a fantastic guide. Learned so much about history as well as enjoyed local delights! The whole family (3 generations) all enjoyed ourselves. We did it on our first day in Madrid and was a great way to start off our trip.
Excellent variety of food and drink!
Malonesmom,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We learned a ton of history and we were able to see many sites. Our tour guide, Jorge, was very knowledgeable.
A delicious way to learn about this beautiful city!
CatherineToups R,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed this food tour! Jorge was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and so much fun. We loved that the stops were all very authentic and the history lessons about the food and culture of this beautiful city. Highly recommend Jorge!!
Great tour
MKWarden,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jorge was a terrific guide and a great ambassador for local food in old Madrid. He was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the city and the food. It was a lot of fun!
Don’t Miss This One
Roy S,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maria Jose gave us an excellent tour of the city and introduced us to many local restaurants and foods. She gave us some history of the city and many fun facts. She was very friendly and a great guide. I highly recommend her! Don’t miss this great tour!
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