De Mercados: A Neighborhood Market and Food Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Spend the morning exploring Malasaña, only a fifteen-minute walk from the central Sol plaza. This beautiful neighborhood offers a true slice of Madrid life. You'll get the chance to meet some of the people preserving Spanish food traditions and taste their favorite bites.
Kick off the day with freshly fried churros and hot chocolate, meet the churro makers and see how they make this must-try Madrid treat. Visit specialty shops to taste the city's best Iberian ham and organic olive oil. Taste your way through the neighborhood's iconic fresh food market. Then sit down to a tapas lunch featuring ingredients from the market!
On this 2.5-hour tour you'll discover corners of the city you would never find on your own with a guide who will make you feel like you're spending the morning with an old friend! Have a chance to get answers to all your Spain questions and get insider tips for planning the rest of your time in Madrid or wherever your Spain journey takes you.
Additional Info
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Malasana
Explore the hip and historic Malasaña neighborhood. Discover the stories of modern Madrid as you walk the narrow streets of this centuries-old neighborhood.
Mercado Barcelo
Eat your way through the traditional fresh foods market. Discover how to shop like a local as you meet the market vendors and taste their specialties!
What‘s Included
Taste the liquid heroes of Madrid's tapas culture! Two beverages included (coffee + beer/wine). Non-alcoholic drinks also available.
Visit 6 tasting stops and try local favorites like churros, ham, olives, sizzling garlic shrimp and of course classic Madrid drinks like a tinto de verano, the local version of sangria!
Special Menus - Let us know at least 24 hours before the tour if you have any food allergies!
Coffee and/or Tea
Enjoy a classic Spanish breakfast of churros and coffee!
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De Mercados: A Neighborhood Market and Food Tour
Reviews
239 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Food and Culture in a lovely tour!
sherrygZ9770AH,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a lovely stroll through local neighborhoods with our guide Andrea! We tasted a variety of dishes and learned more about various meals and mealtimes that are unique to the Spanish people. I have previously done the Tapas Tour with Walk and Eat Spain, and I highly recommend either (or both!) of these tours!
Fun and informative
Abrnchood,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very fun and informative tour about food and culture in Spain. Highly recommend it. We went to markets we might not otherwise access easily.
Best food tour experience in Madrid!
MMFM6,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did two separate tours with this company - a private tour of the La Latina neighborhood with tapas, and a flamenco show experience. Angie was our wonderful guide for both tours and we loved her! We had so much fun and learned so much. The company was very easy to work with. I highly recommend anything that this company offers, and look forward to taking more tours through them the next time I'm in Madrid.
Best food tour around.
Amy C,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fun tour. Go hungry as you’ll have plenty of foods to try. The churros and porros with chocolate sauce and coffee were an excellent ‘first’ breakfast. The savory breakfast of jamon and cheese and wine/beer was equally good. We visited the Mercado and had samplings of olives, anchovies and figs. One of the most interesting stop was to sample olive oils. We ended with a wonderful meal of warm tapas and more drinks. We didn’t need to eat for the rest of the day. I highly recommend this tour.
You will not be disappointed with this tour!
G504QYkarens,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I loved this tour. Christina was a wonderful guide. Her enthusiasm for sharing the foods in this beautiful neighborhood was contagious! She was delightful. The foods were delicious!
Fun and tasty
Georgia S,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best food tour I did during my month long holiday in Spain. The history behind the food, and the stories behind ingredients, produce and neighbourhoods was so interesting. Our guide Christina was also part of the reason the experience was so enjoyable
Madrid Food Walking Tour
Julie M,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00First visit to Madrid, I wanted to experience the local flavor and culture. Oliver guided our group of six through multiple tastings that included churros and chocolate, ham, olive oil, tapas and pintxos etc. The food was fabulous and I really enjoyed Oliver's insight on the Spanish Lifestyle. Julie
Family with pre-teens absolutely loved this experience!
earlj338,Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We (a family of four) had absolutely the best experience with our tour guide (and owner). She immediately won over our pre-teen girls, speaking to them first and drawing them into the tour, including the food and neighborhood history. We just loved every aspect, and especially the lunch, prepared in the market by a wonderful chef— a truly special treat, especially because he prepared our meal in accordance with my difficult onion and garlic intolerance. This was the highlight of of our tour of Spain, and we couldn't recommend it more.
srX5419ZQ,Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a "must do" experience when you visit Madrid! I recommend doing it at the beginning of your trip so you can revisit the places you go to with your guide. Roxio was our tour guide and she was fantastic! You will learn a lot, walk a lot and eat a lot! I also love supporting local vendors and learning about their crafts. We loved every minute of our tour!
Great Experience!
labonsett,Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guise Andrea was terrific. Her knowledge of the area and food experiences was wonderful. We truly enjoyed our time with her.
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