Spain · TAPAS & FOOD TOURS IN MADRID
The 15 best tapas & food tours in Madrid you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason, so start at the top.
See Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, and more on a skip-the-line Prado tour with an expert guide and optional Madrid tapas tasting.
“Our guide Andrea was great storyteller. But we want to see more art pieces with our guide.”
Taste 12 Spanish tapas and four drinks in Madrid’s old Literary Quarter, with local stories, historic bars, and a bilingual guide.
“This tour was great. Takes you to places that you normally wouldn’t have heard about, where locals usually frequent. You get a lot for the money…you’ll definitely be full at the end. Our guide Noemi was fantastic. She is a local Madrileño, clearly knows the people at the various establishments we went to, very knowledgeable and provides great information of all the places and food/beverages. I went back to one of the stops from the tour the next day and Noemi happened to be there also, conducting another tour. She helped me with remembering what we tapas we had and suggesting new ones. All in all, well worth it and…”
Taste Madrid through four tapas stops, local drinks, city history, and rooftop cava on a small-group walking tour led by a local guide.
“Terrific experience with Rodrigo. He was very informative about the history of the areas and we enjoyed delicious tapas and many authentic places.”
Explore Madrid after dark on a small-group tapas walk with local stories, four bars, regional dishes, and a drink with tapas at the first stop.
“James our tour guide was great! He was funny, knew the area, the people and definitely knew the food. He had us try foods we normally wouldn’t eat. We had a great group of people in our group. I definitely recommend this tour with James.”
See Madrid’s palace, plazas, Prado, Retiro, and tapas by bike on a lively 3-hour guided tour with regular or electric bikes.
“Allejandro was an excellent four guide - lots of historical information from the birth of Spain to today. We covered 5 areas and was able to see majority of sites without any difficulties except for the Parque De El Retiro which is currently being renovated.”
Cook paella or tapas, shop a Madrid market, make sangria, and eat your meal in a small English-language class of 12.
“Cooking class with Elisa was lots of fun. Clear instructions were given for this hands on class. Tapas recipes were simple. Enjoyed meeting other class participants.”
Sample churros, jamón, vermouth, cheese, tapas, and Madrid’s famous calamari sandwich on a small-group food walk.
“We were in Spain for our Honeymoon and loved this comprehensive food tour of Madrid! Dani is an incredible guide and passionate about food, the culture of Madrid and sharing the happiness of this amazing city. We had a good amount of food and drinks and I’m still thinking about the Vermut Bocamanga and calamari!! Thank you for the agua de grifo tip!!!”
See Madrid’s palace, Prado, Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, and more by vintage bike, with expert guides, photo stops, and tapas tips.
“Great tour guide! Fun way to learn about the city.”
Tour Madrid’s Royal Palace with a guide, skip the main ticket line, see the Sabatini Garden, and decide if the tapas add-on is worth it.
“There is so much to see. The tour moves fast, I recommend making another loop through the palace after the tour is complete to spend more time.”
Taste Madrid’s classic tapas, Iberian ham, squid sandwiches, wines, and vermouth while exploring the city’s old center with a local guide.
“Amazing food tour- our tour guide Jorge showed us delicious spainish cuisine and provided us with a entertaining history lesson on spainish cuisine, among other things! We had a great time and felt taken care of - it was a very low stress activity, and the perfect way to experience the bustling city of Madrid as outsiders who want to go where the locals go.”
Taste Madrid through 10 to 12 tapas, four drinks, and four local bars on a friendly three-hour crawl away from the tourist crowds.
“Sirsa (sp?) was FANTASTIC!!! Loved all the places set up on the tour in non touristy spots. Nice history of tapas and drinks was provided. She really made it fun and worth every penny. Only complaint was water was not provided but was given if asked. No big deal.”
Taste Madrid through four La Latina tapas stops, with Spanish wine, vermouth, local history, and a friendly English-speaking guide.
“Our guide was exceptional, fun and professional. The group was a lot of fun and enjoyed the food and drinks. All around a great tour.”
Taste Madrid through five tapas stops, Spanish wines, historic districts, and a rooftop cava toast overlooking Teatro Español.
“Absolutely fantastic! Our tour guide was amazing. Food and drinks on point.”
Taste 16 Spanish specialties, four wines, Iberian ham, churros, and Madrid history on a small-group tapas walk.
“Our tour guide, Brian, a native of Spain and lived and studied in the US for 12 years. The tour he arranged was well organized and thought out. A great introduction to gastronomy of Spain and its rich history. I really enjoy the tour and the food and drinks. Thank you, Brian.”
Walk Madrid by night, taste classic tapas, paella, wine, and local liqueurs, and hear the city’s story with a small group guide.
“In spite of being the only participant, I got the full tour. Traditional restaurants with charm, assorted dishes and drinks. The guide explained history of dishes and shared recipes.”
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