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Madrid: Small-Group Food Tour with Local Tapas & Spanish Wine
About this experience
Eat your way through Madrid on our Tapas Tour. Over two and a half hours, you'll explore La Latina and Madrid Centro with a local foodie guide who knows exactly where locals go to eat and drink. Along the way, you'll stroll through historic streets and visit iconic landmarks, including the famous Plaza Mayor. Stop at five authentic eateries to sample some of Madrid's favourite flavours. Enjoy award-winning Spanish tortilla with caramelised onions and goat cheese, Manchego cheese, fuet, a Basque-style gilda, a squid ink calamari sandwich with aioli, garlic mushrooms with chorizo, and freshly made churros with hot chocolate. Pair your tastings with a local beer, a vermouth cocktail spritzed with gin, and a refreshing tinto de verano. Between bites, you'll learn about Madrid's food culture and hear the stories behind the dishes locals love. We've taken care of the menu, reservations, and route, so all you need to do is arrive hungry and enjoy an authentic taste of the city.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 20min
Meet your guide in this quaint square situated in the heart of the La Latina neighbourhood. Keep your eye out for a yellow "Carpe Diem Tours" sign.
Stop 2 · 25min
Kick things off with an award-winning Spanish tortilla made with caramelised onions and goat cheese, paired with a refreshing local beer.
Stop 3 · 20min
Learn the meaning of "la hora del vermut" while sipping on a unique vermouth cocktail, spritzed with gin, splashed with Campari, and served in a martini glass with an orange peel garnish. While sipping, snack on Manchego cheese, fuet, and a Basque-style gilda.
Stop 4 · 20min
Sink your teeth into a unique squid-ink sandwich stuffed with freshly caught calamari and served with Abuelo’s house made “sweet wine.”
Stop 5 · 20min
Stroll through Madrid's most iconic square and uncover the history behind one of the city's most famous landmarks.
Stop 6 · 20min
Savour the bold flavours of garlic mushrooms stuffed with fried chorizo and served with a glass of tinto de verano.
Stop 7 · 25min
Finish your culinary journey with freshly made churros dipped into rich, velvety hot chocolate.
What’s included
- A guided walking tour of La Latina and Madrid Centro with a local foodie expert
- Local drinks, including vermouth, tinto de verano, and beer
- Priority service at 5 authentic local eateries with a pre-planned route
- Vegetarian and alcohol-free options available at every stop
- Authentic tapas tasting (enough for a full lunch or dinner)
- Excellent value for solo travellers looking to sample a variety of local flavours
Not included
- Vegetarian options available; no vegan or gluten-free options.
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Food Tour + Wine Experience
Add a glass of Spanish white wine, a premium Spanish red and a shot of Madrid's iconic madroño liqueur to your food tour.
Private Madrid Tapas Food Tour
A private food tour led by a local guide who will share personalised insights and recommendations just for your group. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Madrid Guided Tapas Food Tour
Explore Madrid on a small-group food tour with local tapas tastings and classic Spanish drinks at 5 authentic local eateries. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Meeting & pickup
- Meet your guide in the center of the square by the fountain. Use Google Maps to find the meeting point. Look for a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early. Late arrivals are not eligible for a refund.
End point
- No food tour is complete without a sweet treat. Try fried churros dipped in piping hot chocolate.
Meet your guide in the center of the square by the fountain. Use Google Maps to find the meeting point. Look for a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early. Late arrivals are not eligible for a refund.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants under 18 will be served soft drinks instead of alcoholic beverages.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.