Madrid: Guided Food Tour of Tapas, Ham, Olive Oil & Vermouth

5.0 (891 reviews) Madrid, Spain
Duration2h - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

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.

At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Madrid's most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of our culture and history.

Options

Private 3-Hour Food Tour

3-Hour Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a 3-Hour private food tour of Madrid for only you and your group.
Starting point:
Calle de Madrid, C. de Madrid, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain

3-Hour Food Tour in English

3-Hour Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our 3-Hour Food Tour Madrid in a small group of 12 people or less with an English Speaking Guide
Starting point:
Calle de Madrid, C. de Madrid, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain

2-Hour Food Tour in English

2-Hour Express Tour: Choose this option to join our 2-Hour Express Food Tour Madrid in a group of 18 people or less with an English Speaking Guide
Starting point:
Pl. Mayor, 27, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain

What's included

  • Selection of Iberian Ham, Chorizo, Salchichón, and Lomo
  • Extra Drink Option: Choice of refreshing Sangria or local beer.
  • Marinated olives | Crispy fried squid sandwich
  • ~~ Exclusive to the 3-Hour Full Tour ~~
  • Olive Oil Tasting | Additional Tapa of the day in a local bar
  • Local Wine, Spanish Vermouth, or Soft Drinks.
  • Manchego Cheese | A pastry from a historic bakery
  • Patatas bravas | Classic Spanish Tortilla | Padrón peppers
  • The Secret Dish: A surprise revealed only on the day.
  • ~~ Included on both tours ~~
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Madrid
    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
    Pass by
    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. Puerta del Sol
    Pass by
    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. Mercado San Miguel
    Pass by
    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 Mayor, in front of the tourist information office, next to the prominent letter "i". Your guide will be waiting with and orange umbrella and a big smile!

Meeting point

We'll mee at Plaza de Pontejos. Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ppmgnxCXcto9Um7Y9

End point

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

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • * Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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