Getting the accent right's hard enough. Let us take care of the ordering.
Ages
4+
Duration
3.5 hours
Departs
Daily 10:30 am, 6:00 pm
Highlights
Head underground to a hidden cellar with the largest collection of Rioja wines in the city, and channel your inner iberian ham-slicing ninja 🍖*
Skip the line at La Campana, the spot for Madrid’s top fried calamari sandwiches, and bite into crispy, golden perfection packed into a soft bun.
Wander through Barrio de las Letras and taste Spanish rice that’s had a glow-up. It’s like paella that went to art school 🥘
Dive into Madrid’s sweet side with handmade chocolates and a chocolate drink.
Stroll through Madrid’s Old Town, where Plaza Mayor and Mercado de San Miguel are just the opening act ✨
*you’ll get to enjoy the fruits of your labor: eat some of the King and Queen of Spain’s favorite Jamón Ibérico 👑
Tour Description
Skip the tourist traps and dive straight into Madrid’s food scene like a local! Stroll through the lively streets of the Old Town and Literary Quarter, enjoying mouthwatering tapas, including the best jamón ibérico, sipping “Tinto de Verano” wine and discovering hiddencellars. You’ll even pass iconic spots like Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.
We’ve mapped out Madrid’s tastiest treasures– now all that’s left is for you to enjoy!
Note: most of our stops will be indoors. Yourcomfort is our top priority.
Dietary Information
Vegetarian-friendly tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
Why Eat with Us?
Expert Local Guides: Fun, knowledgeable, and English-fluent Madrid locals.
Milan’s Hidden Gems: Enjoy exclusive access to local favorites where you’re treated like family.
Culinary Diversity: Taste a variety of delicious dishes, and hear the stories behind the food.
Cultural Immersion: See Madrid through the eyes of a local.
Established Expertise: Europe’s best food tours, top-rated since 2011.
"Tapas done right—jamón that melts, croquetas that crunch, and wines that sing. Madrid’s food scene, the way locals love it. Carolyn made it unforgettable with his passion, stories, and the best wine pairings!
" — Andrea K | Facebook
Please note that the items above are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Meeting Point
Plaza de Ramales, 1
Madrid, 28013, Spain
Your guide will be waiting for you wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!
What people are saying
5.0
★★★★★
A great way to see hidden parts of Madrid! What a wonderful way to pass a few hours whilst eating some traditional tapas and getting filled in on some Madrid history at the same time. Great choices of food/drink/places to go, thank you Carolyn, it was a pleasure for my wife and I to spend a few hours in your company. Chalky & Dina x
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Chalky_Banbury
10/15/2025
Eating Europe Excellent evening with our tour guide-sirsa! She was amazing loved the food, wine and all the fun gathering conversations!
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LisP
10/14/2025
Alaia was an amazing guide! Amazing food and history/cultural tour. We tried pintxos we would not have known to try! Thank you for the experience!
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Amanda Buchanan
10/10/2025
We just finished our tapas tour in Madrid and had a wonderful time! We had the best guide, sirsa, who was a wealth of information, took us for amazing tapas (not just the touristy places) and was a fabulous story teller. Can’t recommend her enough to everyone!!
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Suzanne Atkin-Platt
10/08/2025
Fun foodie tour. Adolfo was a great guide. Would highly recommend. A delicious introduction to the cuisines of the great city of Madrid. The number of different foods and places we sampled was just about right.
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RLDoyle
10/07/2025
Caroline was fantastic!!! Full of useful information about Madrid as well as our various tapas. I HIGHLY recommend this tour & Caroline specifically.
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heather haynes
10/05/2025
What a wonderful tour of Madrid’s food places. Carolyn was delightful! Enjoyed the tour tremendously.
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Michelle Smythe
10/05/2025
Tapas and Barcelona Adolfo was an excellent host for our tapas tour in Madrid. In addition to providing us a wonderful tasting experience, he provided a comprehensive background of the neighborhoods we visited and the historical significance of the area. He is personable, friendly, funny and hosted a tremendous first day in Madrid experience. He also provided us with additional recommendations for dining for the rest of our stay in Madrid. Such a great evening.
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Gary V
10/05/2025
Good food Good food. Excellent tour guide. Very interesting restaurants. Recommend. Saturday night the streets were crowded with people everywhere in the old town.
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Wendy B
10/05/2025
This was our second Eating Europe tour. It was wonderful. Carolyn was our guide. She entertained us with stories about history and the food. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone
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Jeff Howard
10/04/2025
Our tour guide Carolyn did an excellent job of giving a history of Madrid and background on the wonderful tapas. Friendly and knowledgeable! Highly recommended.
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Thomas Moore
10/02/2025
This tour was wonderful! Carolyn was very knowledgeable about all the history and fun facts of the city and she gave us lots of wisdom and good suggestions. We loved everything we ate and the group was amazing! We even tried carving our own ham!
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Chen Tao
9/28/2025
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Our team of Madrid Food Tour Guides includes local experts who speak several different languages.
Carolyn
I was born and raised in Madrid but also spent a few of my younger years in New York.
My favorite food in the city is a calamares sandwich, crispy and tender, simple yet so satisfying!
My favorite thing to do in the city is to explore Madrid's neighborhoods discovering new food stops along the way. I also love a nice stroll through the beautiful Retiro park.
Sirsa
I'm Sirsa, a transplant originally from L.A. and here to stay! I’ve lived in Madrid since the end of the pandemic. I love its friendliness, gorgeous architecture, and progressiveness mixed with pride in its traditions. Also, it’s super family-oriented and safe!
My favorite food(s) in the city (hard to just pick one) are gambas al ajillo (succulent garlic shrimp) and potaje - an Easter soup made with chickpeas, spinach and cod
Pro tips: La Venecia sherry bar, Circulo de Bellas Artes concerts, east side of Retiro to see peacocks!
Adolfo
I was born in a small Spanish city and moved to Madrid in 1993. I grew up helping my grandmother make chorizos, a task that taught me a lot about tradition and flavor. My three greatest passions in life are trying new dishes, traveling, and skiing.
When it comes to food, Madrid's cuisine has a special place in my heart. For a sweet treat, you have to try a torrija. When it comes to tapas, the classic tortilla de patata is the best tapa ever. My favorite traditional stew is rabo de toro, a dish that's rich and full of flavor. Finally, for a nice drink, nothing beats the classic vermut before a meal.
There are a few things I'd never skip in Madrid. Taking a stroll and enjoying a typical spanish breakfast “Barrita con tomate” in the lively and trendy neighborhood of Malasaña. And for a truly memorable moment, I head up to a rooftop bar to enjoy a glass of wine while watching the sunset over the city.
Yvonne Vaughn
I have been in Madrid for almost 12 years.
My favourite food in the city has to be the delicious, cured Iberian pork products and any modern fusion cuisine that puts an interesting spin on traditional Spanish dishes.
Tips for the city: Make sure to have a drink in one of the city's many rooftop terraces, my favourite are Casa Suecia and the classic Terraza Cibeles. Do your own tapas tour along the vibrant Calle Cava Baja and always have vermouth as your apero before lunch or dinner, try Taberna La Concha for their delicious homemade vermouths, also on Cava Baja!
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Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.
CANCELLATION DUE TO PLANES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES OR ILLNESS
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AMENDMENT POLICY
We would be happy to assist you with rescheduling your tour, free of charge, with any requests made more than 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of the tour. We reserve the right to charge an amendment fee should you request to reschedule within 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of your tour . Once again, this is subject to availability and price changes. In general, we only charge you for any additional costs that we incur such as tickets. We have no intention of profiting from disruptions to your vacation and will work with providers and suppliers to get this cost reduced to a minimum.
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