Madrid: Small-Group Food Tour with Local Tapas & Spanish Wine
Description
Eat your way through Madrid on our Tapas Tour. Over two and a half hours, you'll explore La Latina and Madrid Centro with a local foodie guide who knows exactly where locals go to eat and drink. Along the way, you'll stroll through historic streets and visit iconic landmarks, including the famous Plaza Mayor. Stop at five authentic eateries to sample some of Madrid's favourite flavours. Enjoy award-winning Spanish tortilla with caramelised onions and goat cheese, Manchego cheese, fuet, a Basque-style gilda, a squid ink calamari sandwich with aioli, garlic mushrooms with chorizo, and freshly made churros with hot chocolate. Pair your tastings with a local beer, a vermouth cocktail spritzed with gin, and a refreshing tinto de verano. Between bites, you'll learn about Madrid's food culture and hear the stories behind the dishes locals love. We've taken care of the menu, reservations, and route, so all you need to do is arrive hungry and enjoy an authentic taste of the city.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide in this quaint square situated in the heart of the La Latina neighbourhood. Keep your eye out for a yellow "Carpe Diem Tours" sign.
Kick things off with an award-winning Spanish tortilla made with caramelised onions and goat cheese, paired with a refreshing local beer.
Learn the meaning of "la hora del vermut" while sipping on a unique vermouth cocktail, spritzed with gin, splashed with Campari, and served in a martini glass with an orange peel garnish. While sipping, snack on Manchego cheese, fuet, and a Basque-style gilda.
Sink your teeth into a unique squid-ink sandwich stuffed with freshly caught calamari and served with Abuelo’s house made “sweet wine.”
Stroll through Madrid's most iconic square and uncover the history behind one of the city's most famous landmarks.
Savour the bold flavours of garlic mushrooms stuffed with fried chorizo and served with a glass of tinto de verano.
Finish your culinary journey with freshly made churros dipped into rich, velvety hot chocolate.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants under 18 will be served soft drinks instead of alcoholic beverages.
Reviews(193)
Sergio was amazing. I learned a little more about Madrid through food and drinks. We were able to eat things we never thought about ordering. My dad is a picky eater and ate absolutely everything. He was as considerate as he could be as a vegetarian. I was able to try the mushrooms with an accommodation and it was one of my favorite bites of the trip. Would recommend!
Javier provided an excellent overview of Madrid history, food, and drink. Fun experience where we tasted a lot of different things that we would not have tried without the tour.
Karina was super nice and intellectual//knew everything
Karina was amazing - she educated us on the history of Spain all the while making the tour super enjoyable! The tapas and drinks she chose were perfect. We appreciate all of her choices!!
Very fun! Our guide Hayley made the experience very enjoyable. Definitely recommend as a good introduction to tapas.
Was a good variety of tapas and they were all delicious. Also good drinks and historical information. Karina was an excellent guide!
Javier was an exceptional guide! He is very well-versed in Spain’s history and culture. He took the time to get to know us and give us recommendations on where to go and what to do. Highly recommend!
We had an amazing tour with Karina today. We went to four different restaurants and had amazing tapas with paired beverages. Our group was a lot of fun. I would highly recommend this tour.
Hayley was a lovely guide. We got to try some great food and several different drinks. We left the evening with full bellies and some new experiences!
Thank you, Hanna! We’re delighted to hear Hayley made your evening so enjoyable. We’re glad you got to try authentic dishes, enjoy a variety of drinks, and leave with full bellies and new experiences!
This was a fantastic tour with tastings of various alcoholic beverages and taps. Nana was an enthusiastic, knowledgeable guide.
Thank you, Nancy! We’re delighted you had a fantastic time exploring Madrid with Nana. We’re glad you enjoyed the delicious tapas, drinks, and her enthusiastic and knowledgeable guiding!
