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Madrid food tapas tour
Perhaps nothing is more culturally identifiable to Madrid than going for great “tapas”: this tour goes for the famous "bar hopping" along different local places while you smell, see and will be able to taste all the essence of Madrid gastronomy. You will also be guided along to the local market to see all the fresh products displayed before going into the restaurants and bars where tapas are made daily.
Meeting Point
Plaza de La Cebada Square in La Latina
La Latina neighborhood
Neighborhood of narrow and winding streets that lead to the colorful and old La Cebada market, where fresh local food and seasonal products are sold.
Cava Baja street
Old lively taverns from 1600s, "huevos estrellados" (fried eggs with ham on a bed of potatoes) most wellknown restaurant, potatoes omelette and croquettes bars.
Plaza de Puerta Cerrada
Famous "pincho de bacalao" (cod in batter) bar and colorful madroño strawberry liquor tavern.
Calle de Cuchilleros street
Old taverns where the most local famous dishes are served like "cocido madrileño" (chickpea stew), "callos a la madrileña" (stewed tripe dish) and aperitifs like the "vermú". We'll visit the oldest restaurant in the world recognized by the Guinness Book of Records: "Botín restaurant", and its original wood oven from 1725.
Mercado de San Miguel
Picturesque gourmet food market.
Plaza Mayor
Typical "bocata de calamares" calamari sandwich bars. We'll see the popular sides like the spicy "patatas bravas" and "patatas ali oli" potatoes.
Puerta del Sol
Traditional Iberian ham bar.
Ending Point
Puerta del Sol
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Food and drinks
Hotel pick up (possible to add under request)
Tour Important Information
Join this tour of Madrid to discover its culinary highlights and the history of Castillian and Spanish food culture. We will explore different neighborhoods and learn about the city's food and culture through the best acclaimed tapas bars while learning about the historical quarters. By visiting some of the oldest and most beloved tapas restaurants in Madrid, you will get to know the history behind tapas and how they’ve made their way into the heart of Spanish culture, to be then ready to order on your own.
We will dive into hand-picked hidden taverns serving delicious and unique house specialties -from traditional local favorites to gourmet modern creations- like Iberian ham, the best squids sandwiches in the country, the most delicious croquettes, cod in batter, suckling pig, potato omelette, the famous “cocido” (local chickpea stew), “callos a la madrileña” (stewed tripe dish) and more, in some of the best local family-run eateries and hidden gems, some of which are 100+ years old.
We will explore the city of Madrid from a gastronomic perspective and experience tapas culture, by learning the local ways of socializing, dining out and how to enjoy the Madrileño way of eating Spanish appetizers and drinking local wines and aperitifs like vermú and sangría, along with these tasty treats with local residents.
Undoubtedly the best way to taste Madrid!
Addaptable to diet restrictions (vegetarians, vegans, celiacs, no alcohol, etc.).
Time: both lunch and dinner time.
Food and drinks are not included in the tour price.
La Cebada market is closed on saturdays afternoon / evening and on sundays.
Mercado de San Miguel food market may not be open due to Covid-19 restrictions.
For 1 or 2 travellers please contact me to discuss price.
Important message from the guide
Feel free to check availability for tours and trip arrangements with me, and other cities where I can guide you if you pay my transportation fee.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
