Private: Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with 10+ Authentic

4.9 (99 reviews) Madrid, Spain
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

You and your friends will embark on an three-hours and a half Spanish gastronomy tour in the heart of Madrid's stunning historic centre. You will have the opportunity to discover local Spanish food experience and enjoy the unique way locals go out to eat. You will also walk through streets where each and every corner has something to tell. Once our experienced guide concludes our Tapas Tours in Madrid, your stomach will be completely full of yummy food and also you will have a wide knowledge of our day to day habits. Plus in all our tours there is a Secret Dish, which you can only find out about on the day.

As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!

What's included

  • Iberian ham, chorizo, salchichón & lomo
  • Marinated olives | Crispy fried squid sandwich
  • Our delicious Secret Dish
  • Vermouth | Local beer | Creamy orujo liqueur
  • Seasonal pastry | Manchego cheese
  • Spanish red or white wine, or sangria | Chef’s daily tapa (changes every day)
  • Classic Spanish Tortilla | Padrón peppers
  • Patatas bravas (crispy potatoes with spicy sauce)
  • Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
  • Gratuity

What to expect

  1. Madrid
    30m
    You'll start in a historic pastry shop to enjoy a seasonal pastry. Followed by a visit to a deli over 180 years old, here we'll sample two types of Iberian ham, manchego cheese and extra virgin olive oil. You'll dine on a classic deep fried squid sandwich, a local favorite. We'll eat one outstanding tapa and share a bottle of Spanish cider. Taste a vermouth with the tapa of the day, a favourite with the locals. Finish the tour inside a restaurant that is located inside an 18th century building with a piece of Spanish omelette and the Secret Dish that changes every day.
  2. Plaza Mayor
    30m
    On your tour you'll pass by Plaza Mayor , a major public space in the heart of Madrid, the capital of Spain. It was once the centre of Old Madrid. The Plaza Mayor is for the people of Madrid and tourists to shop, walk around, eat, and enjoy
  3. 30m
    A public square in Madrid, one of the best known and busiest places in the city. This is the centre (Km 0) of the radial network of Spanish roads.
  4. 30m
    A café at Pasadizo de San Ginés, 5, in central Madrid, in a passageway close to San Ginés church, west of the Puerta del Sol.
  5. Mercado San Miguel
    30m
    The most popular market in Madrid among tourists since it is located in the centre of Madrid, within walking distance from Plaza Mayor.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We'll meet at Plaza de Pontejos. Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain - Your guide will hold an orange umbrella to be easily recognisable.

End point

Our tour will end at Calle Mayor, 10, Centro, 28013 Madrid. Just 200 meters from the meeting spot.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: The itinerary and menu are subject to changes, based on the location's availability, weather and other circumstances.
  • Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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