Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with 10+ Authentic Tastings

Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with 10+ Authentic Tastings

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About this experience

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.

Available options

Private Madrid Tour Option

Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Madrid for only you and your group

Madrid Small Group Food Tour

Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Madrid in a group of 12 people or less!

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)

Detailed itinerary

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.

Stop 2 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

Stop 3 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.

Stop 4 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.

What's not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Available languages

Guide guide

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Important 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.

Meeting point

The meeting spot is outside metro Sol (lines 1, 2 and 3), where the "Oso y Madroño" statue, just in front of the Apple store, the guide will be waiting with and Orange umbrella and a big smile!

Important notes

• We kindly ask our guests to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time to check-in with their guide.
• Our Secret Food Tours Guide will have an orange umbrella at the meeting point for easy recognition.
• 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.
• We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.
• Gratuities to guides providing excellent service are appreciated

• The Legal minimum age for drinking alcohol is 18 years old.
• Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.