Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Food Tour in Madrid
Overview
Inclusions
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- 8 tasting stops with 12+ tastes and 4 drinks
What to expect
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Stop At: Chocolate Madrid, Calle de Sta. María, 30, 28014 Madrid, Spain
First, you’ll unlearn everything you thought you knew about churros and discover the real origins of chocolate—at a beloved neighborhood café serving up the best version of both in all of Madrid.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: MOEGA Empanadas y pan gallego, C. del León, 26, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Next, you’ll set off to the next stop in many madrileños’ morning routines: buying bread for the day. At a tiny storefront managed by a passionate young baker from northern Spain, you’ll learn why good bread in Madrid can be surprisingly hard to come by and taste for yourself why this spot is the exception, in the form of their delicious homemade chorizo-stuffed rolls.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Antón Martín Market, C. de Sta. Isabel, 5, 28012 Madrid, Spain
From there, it’s off to the market! You’ll explore the vibrant Mercado de Antón Martín as locals from all walks of life do their daily grocery shopping. Along the way, you’ll stop at a variety of stalls to taste their finest products: flavorsome olives, cured meats, locally sourced produce, and Spain’s very own liquid gold: extra virgin olive oil.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Casa González, C. del León, 12, 28014 Madrid, Spain
After tasting your way around the market, you’ll make your way to an unassuming neighborhood deli with a surprising past. It was here that the owner’s father held clandestine meetings to plot against Spain’s newly established dictatorship in the 1930s! Today, that same space is where you’ll sit down for a mini tasting of cheeses from around Spain paired with two different wines. As you snack and sip, you’ll discover the origins of each product and get insider tips for ordering wine in Spain.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Casa Revuelta, C. de Latoneros, 3, 28005 Madrid, Spain
Your next stop is located in Madrid’s picturesque historic center. A favorite among locals, this spot is infamously hard to reserve—but luckily, your spot is already guaranteed! Here you’ll try freshly fried croquettes—a staple of tapas bar menus across Spain—and wash it down with an ice-cold beer while learning all about tapas culture.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bar La Campana, C. de Botoneras, 6, 28012 Madrid, Spain
The only thing you should eat around Plaza Mayor is your next bite: a calamari sandwich. You can find it almost anywhere in the surrounding area, but today you're trying the best one around, with calamari rings cooked to perfection in light, crunchy batter. Enjoy it standing outside the bar, just like the locals do.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: El Riojano, C. Mayor, 10, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Finally, you’ll finish on a sweet note at a pastry shop that’s been going strong since 1855. Opened by the Spanish queen’s own personal pastry chef, this incredible spot is seemingly hidden in plain sight. Here you’ll try a classic Spanish dessert with your choice of coffee or tea.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This tour is not recommended for vegans.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Dairy free & Pregnant women. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking.
- Near public transportation
- Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. Those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
- Due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not adaptable for those with celiac disease
- Infants must sit on laps
- The tour is in English.
- Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us at [email protected] at the time of booking so we can arrange your food.
- Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us at [email protected] at the time of booking so we can arrange your food.
- Most travelers can participate
- Our top priority is to keep our guests, guides and tour partners safe.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Our guide was fun and very informative. The food and wine provided was great. Highly recommend this tour.
Our guide was fun and very informative. The food and wine provided was great. Highly recommend this tour.I loved everything about the tour. Our tour guide David was excellent and very knowledgeable about everywhere we stopped at. He was great with the group. Had everyone involved and talking which was great. I’ll recommend this tour to anyone and if you get David as your tour guide you’ll be in for...
I loved everything about the tour. Our tour guide David was excellent and very knowledgeable about everywhere we stopped at. He was great with the group. Had everyone involved and talking which was great. I’ll recommend this tour to anyone and if you get David as your tour guide you’ll be in for a great time. ALL the food was delicious. The history he was sharing about each stop was awesome. I left the tour with great information and new places to go eat when I return. Very great experienceWe booked the Market Visit and Cooking Class tour but it was cancelled a couple of days before and the they offered us the Ultimate Food Tour instead. It wasn’t what we wanted but it was too late to find another cooking class so we took it. The guide was great, very knowledgeable and friendly. T...
We booked the Market Visit and Cooking Class tour but it was cancelled a couple of days before and the they offered us the Ultimate Food Tour instead. It wasn’t what we wanted but it was too late to find another cooking class so we took it. The guide was great, very knowledgeable and friendly. The problem was that were nine in our group and only one place we visited had enough room for all of us. All the other places we were crammed in the walkway or standing. It was too big of a tour group for the size of the places we visited.Our guide was extremely knowledgeable in the cuisine of Spain/Madrid. He trained as a chef. We started out with porras (larger churros) dipped in chocolate. A delicious start. We sampled dried meats and cheeses, olives, sardines and potato chips, (which is way more tasty than I expected). We samp...
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable in the cuisine of Spain/Madrid. He trained as a chef. We started out with porras (larger churros) dipped in chocolate. A delicious start. We sampled dried meats and cheeses, olives, sardines and potato chips, (which is way more tasty than I expected). We sampled calamari sandwiches, which we learned are the go to quick bite for an on the go meal. There was more, too much to describe. We ended up at a bakery, El Riojano where we finished our tour with a dessert and a drink. Wear your stretchy pants and your walking shoes. Bring an appetite. Worth every penny.Had a truly wonderful time with Flo and José. A well paced, interesting tour, full of gorgeous food, lovely proprietors, and friendly hosts that had so much to tell us. I highly recommend, and I cannot wait to try these tours in other cities!
Had a truly wonderful time with Flo and José. A well paced, interesting tour, full of gorgeous food, lovely proprietors, and friendly hosts that had so much to tell us. I highly recommend, and I cannot wait to try these tours in other cities!What a wonderful way to begin our Spanish adventure. Our fantastic guide Isabel took us on an enlightening and highly enjoyable journey through some treasures of this stunning city. We learnt not just about food and wine but also some fascinating history about Madrid and the tour itself was e...
What a wonderful way to begin our Spanish adventure. Our fantastic guide Isabel took us on an enlightening and highly enjoyable journey through some treasures of this stunning city. We learnt not just about food and wine but also some fascinating history about Madrid and the tour itself was excellent value for money. We have heard and read many good things about Devour and their reputation is deserved - we would not tour with anyone else.