Madrid: Small-Group Food Tour with Tapas, Wine & Vermouth

4.9 (320 reviews) Madrid, Spain
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Duration2h 30m
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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Bond with fellow foodies and eat your way through Madrid on our Tapas Tour. Over two and a half hours, you'll explore La Latina and Madrid Centro, discovering where locals eat and drink. Along the way, you'll stroll through historic streets and visit iconic landmarks, including Plaza Mayor.

Visit five authentic eateries to enjoy a variety of Spanish favourites paired with local drinks. Expect 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. Along the way, you'll enjoy a local beer, a modern vermouth cocktail spritzed with gin, and a refreshing tinto de verano.

Along the way, you'll learn about Madrid's food culture and hear the stories behind the dishes locals love. We take care of the menu, reservations, and route, so just arrive hungry and enjoy an authentic taste of Madrid.

Options

Private Madrid Tapas Food Tour

Savor award-winning tapas and wine on a private tour. Perfect for couples, families, or friends seeking a personal touch.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Food Tour + Local Wine Tasting

Enjoy two extra glasses of hand selected Spanish wine, followed by the iconic madroño liqueur to finish your feast.

Madrid Guided Tapas Food Tour

A small-group food tour featuring local tapas tastings and Spanish drinks at five authentic local eateries.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

What's included

  • Guided walking tour through La Latina and Madrid Centro with a local foodie expert
  • Complete tapas meal (enough for a full lunch or dinner)
  • Local drinks including a vermouth cocktail spritzed with gin, tinto de verano, and beer
  • Priority service at 5 authentic local eateries
  • Vegetarian and alcohol-free alternatives available
  • Vegan and gluten-free options are not available

What to expect

  1. Plaza de los Carros Madrid
    20m
    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.
  2. Placa de la Cebada
    25m
    Try an award-winning Spanish omelette stuffed with goat cheese and served with freshly baked bread then wash it all down with an ice cold local beer.
  3. 20m
    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.
  4. 20m
    Sink your teeth into a unique squid-ink sandwich stuffed with freshly caught calamari and served with Abuelo’s house made “sweet wine.”
  5. Plaza Mayor
    20m
    Visit Madrid’s iconic main square, the historic heart of the city. Admire its stunning architecture, vibrant atmosphere, and discover the stories behind one of Madrid’s most famous landmarks.
  6. 20m
    Savour the bold flavours of garlic mushrooms stuffed with fried chorizo and served with a glass of tinto de verano.
  7. Calle del Arenal
    25m
    No food tour is complete without a sweet treat. Try fried churros dipped in piping hot chocolate.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

Additional information

  • 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.

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