Spain · FOOD TOURS IN MADRID
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 food tours in Madrid worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend one hour at Madrid’s Torres Bermejas, a historic tablao styled after Granada’s Alhambra. Watch singers, guitarists, clappers, and dancers perform flamenco, then choose a show-only, drinks, or traditional Spanish food package.
“Excellent experience! Highly recommended, it was my 2nd time there :)”
Meet your bilingual guide in central Madrid for a day split between Toledo’s medieval streets and a historic vineyard near Bargas. Expect a guided walk, free time, optional cathedral visit, three wine tastings, Iberian charcuterie, Manchego cheese, and shared air-conditioned transport.
“This is two tours in one trip with the first half in toledo for walking tour through the old town & lunch, then tour & tasting at a local winery. It was a great day with guide Christina”
Spend three hours eating and drinking your way through Madrid’s Literary Quarter and old Austrias district. A bilingual guide such as Carlos, Noemi, Rocio, or Eva leads you to four long-running bars for at least 12 tapas and one drink at each stop, with Spanish wine, history, and local customs along the way.
“I liked the variety of foods and wines. The only thing missing was snails (but I may be in the minority of wanting to try them)! The guide, Carlos, was great. I enjoyed his stories, his wine expertise, and his clear enthusiasm for Spanish food and drinks. I also appreciated his recommendations for Madrid and Bilbao. The Bilbao bars were terrific.”
Walk central Madrid with an English-speaking guide such as David, Flo, Mitzi, or José, tasting more than 15 Spanish foods and drinks. You’ll visit Antón Martín Market, try jamón, cheese, vermouth, tapas, and a Madrid-style calamari sandwich, with morning churros or evening tapas.
“We learned much about the foods of Spain including information about the importance of olive oil and how the various types of production decide the quality of the oil, ie Regular, Virgin and extra Virgin oil and the various types of Spanish ham, cheeses, wines, etc and the regions of Spain where they originate. The tour included walking but nothing to strenuous and we stopped periodically at various restaurants, market stops along the way during the tour. Our guide David was enthusiastic and very/knowledgeable which made for a very enjoyable experience!”
Walk Madrid’s old center with a guide such as Jorge, Jo, Ignacio, or Diego, stopping for pastries, Iberian ham, Manchego, squid sandwiches, tapas, vermouth, and wine. The 2 or 3-hour route links food with Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and central Madrid, with a private upgrade available.
“Ignacio was our tour guide and was fantastic. He provided excellent insight on the foods of Madrid and also the history of city. Would highly recommend”
Leave central Madrid at 9:30 a.m. for three wineries in the Vinos de Madrid region. An English-speaking guide such as Ismael, Antonio, or Muna explains local grapes and traditions while you taste over 10 wines, sample Iberian ham and cheese, and visit historic cave cellars.
“Our experience with Ismael was incredible! The first two wineries, while very different, were amazing. Then Ismael brought us to the perfect lunch spot to recharge. After that we finished our day at a historical winery with incredible wine. Overall it was such a fabulous day!”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Nada, Sergio, Javier, or Karina for 2.5 hours in La Latina. Visit four local eateries for tapas, Spanish wine, vermouth, and tinto de verano. Vegetarian food and alcohol-free drinks are available, but gluten-free and vegan options are not offered.
“Amazing tour guide- great food and drinks! Loved it!”
Travel from Madrid with an English and Spanish speaking guide such as Ismael, Antonio, or Cosmin. Visit three very different Ribera del Duero wineries, taste at least nine wines with local snacks, explore medieval underground cellars, and enjoy free time for a Castilian lunch.
“What an amazing tour! Three very unique and picturesque vineyards. The trip was nicely balanced in education so there really wasn’t much overlap in information between the vineyards. The wine was spectacular. Antonio our guide was very knowledgeable about wine production, tasting and history. The restaurant he picked was excellent and off the beaten path. Loved every minute of our time and group.”
Spend eight hours traveling from Madrid to Toledo with a Spanish or English-speaking guide such as Laura, Antonio, or Julio. Walk the Jewish Quarter, enjoy free time for the cathedral and tapas, then visit a 200-year-old family winery for cellar lessons, vineyard views, three wines, and shared charcuterie.
“This was a great experience with Laura and Pedro! The bus was very clean and new. Toledo was amazing, so much culture and heritage and good tapas. Strongly recommend the cathedral. The winery tour was great and the wines very tasty. Laura was full of knowledge and very friendly.”
Travel from central Madrid to Toledo with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, touring Santa María la Blanca, San Juan de los Reyes, the Cathedral area, and Plaza de Zocodover. After free time for lunch, visit Finca Loranque for three wines, cured meats, cheese, and a close look at Spanish winemaking.
“There is so much to see and do in Toledo that you would need several days as opposed to a one day trip. That being said, this tour gives you the prefect taste to want to returne and spend more time. the wine tour was excellent albeit short, a few more wines to taste (not just 2- they have more) as well as their olive oil would have been great. The wine connossieur was SUPERB and Daniela our local guide did her best to translate to English. but it was a bit too technical for her although she tried her best. She was great overall throughout the tour. Kuddos to…”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Madrid’s Sol station for a three-hour walk through local food stops. Expect pastry, aged Iberian ham, vermouth, patatas bravas, a squid sandwich, Spanish omelet, Manchego, wine, and a Secret Dish. Guides include Jorge, Jo, and Ari.
“Do this tour FIRST when arriving in Madrid. Jo is an excellent guide with knowledge on the wonderful, local foods and the basics of the center, historic area of Madrid. From hot chocolate and pastry to jamón to calamari sandwich and more local treats, you will love getting to know Spanish food in multiple great, non-tourist spots. Highly recommend adding the drink pairing and also getting Jo’s great advice on wine. She’s a sommelier and will also give great advice on other, more local, places to eat and be entertained, e.g. better flamenco dance options outside tourist trap zones. HIGHLY recommend this tour and the great advice you can use…”
Spend two hours tasting Madrid specialties around Plaza Mayor with a local guide such as José, Rebeca, or Claudia. Expect outdoor food stops, a calamari sandwich, churros con chocolate, local stories, and a final stop near Puerta del Sol. Drinks cost extra, and the tour is not suitable for vegans or those avoiding gluten.
“José gave us a brilliant guided tour of San Miguel market and the surrounding areas. Full of warmth, personality, and fascinating historical and cultural facts. Great value for money. Our tour was perfect for my wife and I, along with our 6 year old son. Thoroughly recommended. Thank you José!”
Meet your bilingual guide, often Carmen, beneath the red umbrella at Puerta del Sol. Over 2.5 to 3 hours, walk Old Madrid and stop at three or four tapas bars for dishes such as garlic prawns, chorizo, croquettes, bravas, and mushrooms, with a drink at each stop. Add chocolate and churros if you choose.
“We had been in Madrid for a few days and we’re getting over exposed to jamón and manchego. This tour opened a whole other aspect of Spanish cuisine. We also learned a great deal about the history of Madrid.”
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