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Tapas food tasting tour in Madrid with authentic Spanish flavors
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Savour the flavours of the Spanish capital on a Tapas & Wine Tour of Madrid, led by a local guide
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Clock icon2.5 hrs

What's included?

Check icon9 traditional and modern tapas tastings including tortilla, mushrooms, a calamari sandwich, cheeses, and a dessert
Check icon5 local drinks like vermouth, sweet wine, tinto de verano, and artesanal beer
Check iconA guided walking tour through La Latina and Madrid Centro with a local, foodie guide
Check iconEase of priority service a 5 local eateries, a pre-planned itinerary, and a set menu
Check iconA budget-friendly dining option for solo travellers who might not otherwise get to try an array of tapas
Check iconVegetarian and alcohol-free options at every stop

Excluded

Cross iconAdditional food or drinks not specified.

Meet like-minded food lovers and indulge in traditional tapas and drinks on our Madrid Tapas Tour. Over two and a half hours, you’ll follow a foodie guide (and your stomach) on a gastronomic walk through the city’s La Latina and Madrid Centro neighbourhoods. Though they are tourist areas, your guide will show you the restaurants loved by locals, and hidden cultural gems like the traces of the ancient city walls, San Miguel Market, and the imposing Plaza Mayor along the way.

We’ll visit five authentic eateries where you’ll taste 9 traditional and modern tapas paired with 5 drinks, including a contemporary vermouth cocktail sprayed with gin, paired with local specialties. From award-winning Spanish tortilla and savoury stuffed mushrooms to calamari sandwiches and chocolate with churros, this is a curated experience for your taste buds that immerses you in Madrid's tapas culture and centuries-old cuisine. In between bites, your guide will introduce you to the locals who make the food we know and love, and give you insight into its history and evolution.

The best part? There's no planning required. We handle the menu, itinerary, and reservations so you can sit back, relax, and share tapas with peace of mind. Whether you're on a family holiday, a romantic couple's getaway, travelling with a small group of friends, or a solo traveller, if you're a foodie, this tour is for you. 

We're all about connecting people who love food with the best food in Madrid. Tapas are meant to be shared, so let the sharing begin!

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**Please note, while we can adapt our Madrid Tapas Tour for vegetarians, we cannot currently accommodate vegans. This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with serious mobility issues, as we'll be navigating inclines, narrow stairways, and small alleyways that are not accessible in a wheelchair.**

Tour Highlights

  • Check iconTantalise your taste buds with 9 tapas tastings and 5 drinks at 5 local eateries
  • Check iconDiscover hidden culinary gems and visit sought after cultural stops
  • Check iconLearn about the history and culture of Spanish cuisine and meet the locals who make it
  • Check iconGet personalised guide recommendations for the best bites in the city
  • Check iconBond with fellow foodies in the heart of the Spanish capital

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Plaza de los Carros

Meet your local guide in this quaint square. Keep an eye out for a yellow “Carpe Diem Tours” sign.

Tortilla la vista, baby

La Buha is one of our favourite local spots, and here you'll enjoy an award-winning Spanish tortilla, freshly baked bread, and an ice cold beer.

Cheese and Vermouth. Could it get more Spanish?

Indulge in “La hora del vermouth”, a decades-old tradition but with a twist. You’ll sip on a unique house-made vermouth cocktail featuring a spritz of gin, a splash of Campari, and garnished with orange peel and an olive…talk about heaven in a martini glass! While you savour the flavours of this beloved Spanish drink, snack on manchego, jam, a Basque-style “gilda”, and fuet, a cured-Catalan sausage.

Sink your teeth into squid-ink bread

At this stop, you'll enjoy a local sweet wine and a rather unique, staple sandwich with fresh-caught calamari on black bread, dyed with squid ink. This is the one you'll want for your Instagram, for sure!

The "stuff" you really want

You can't come to Spain and not try chorizo. This stop delivers the best stuffed mushrooms in Madrid, full of fried chorizo. Top it off with a glass of tinto de verano and you’ve got the stuff you’ve been waiting for.

The perfect pair: chocolate and churros

No food tour is complete without a classic dessert. Dip delicious fried dough into piping hot chocolate for a sweet finish.

Key Info

Starting Time(s)

17:00, 18:00

Meeting Point

Pl. de los Carros

Know Before You Go

  • Don’t worry about eating beforehand; you’ll be loosening your belt by a couple of notches by the end of this tour!
  • Don’t turn up too tipsy! There will be alcohol provided on the tour and this is meant to be a family-friendly atmosphere
  • Our Tapas Tour is not a bar crawl. It’s a cultural experience that combines food, history and culture as you enjoy Madrid’s electric vibe 
  • Feel free to contact us with any questions related to your tour!

Important Information

This tour offers an immersive experience into Madrid's culinary scene, perfect for food enthusiasts eager to taste authentic Spanish flavours.​

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