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Worth every penny. Great time. 😀👍🇪🇸
Natalia was fantastic! Really interesting and informative tour. Loved it all. 😀👍🇪🇸
The Real Madrid Markets Tapas & Tradition
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price from
- $160 / person
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 21 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 7
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Culinary Backstreets Walks
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is at Café Comercial
Description
In Chamberí, one of Madrid’s most traditional neighborhoods, the city’s castizo spirit comes alive through food. In Madrid, castizo describes what feels truly local: lively taverns, bustling markets, aperitif rituals, and the everyday dishes Madrileños return to again and again. On this walk through historic cafés, specialty shops, and market stalls, we’ll taste the flavors that define the capital. From churros and chocolate to olive oil, honey, seafood, and classic tapas, we’ll discover the foods and traditions that give Madrid its unmistakable character.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 4:30 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $160
- Child (ages 7–12)
- $80
- Infant (ages 0–6)
- $25
In demand: 44 of the next 78 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
New generation Churreria, the traditional castizo renewed. It is one of the best churrerias of Madrid. Churros are a product of Arab influence: we serve to tell the foundation of Madrid by the Arabs: Madrid was founded as an Andalusian fortress, known as Mayrit, on the banks of the Manzanares River by Emir Muhammad I around the year 865. And its evolution and consecration as a capital through the monarchy and its influence: products like chocolate, a colonial product par excellence, and a symbol of class until the 19th century when it became popular Owned by a famous family loved by locals, who were in the past “The TV Clowns”.
A restaurant and café serving authentic, traditional Madrid cuisine with over 135 years of history, an icon of Madrid in the city's heart. Known for serving its legendary cocido (stew) on Thursdays, it represents true Madrid's traditional cuisine. A great classic iconic establishment, very representative of the neighborhood, from 1887 that defines itself as “Original and castizo”.
One of Madrid's famous century-old taverns, the subject of literature, and a designated heritage site. The traditional Madrid aperitif since 1949, market cuisine, honest cooking, seasonal ingredients, classic recipes
Tradition of Markets in Madrid In Madrid, there are 46 municipal markets In Chamberí, we can find 4
What's included
Included
Lunch
Snacks
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
21 reviews
How it compares in Madrid
- Rated higher than 82% of 569 reviewed tours in Madrid
- Starting price $160 is 26% below the typical $217 for tours of similar length in Madrid
Excurgo comparison of 1,714 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does The Real Madrid Markets Tapas & Tradition take?
The Real Madrid Markets Tapas & Tradition lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does The Real Madrid Markets Tapas & Tradition cost?
Prices start at $160 per person for this Madrid experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does The Real Madrid Markets Tapas & Tradition run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 4:30 PM.
How much does The Real Madrid Markets Tapas & Tradition cost for children?
Children aged 7–12 pay from $80, adults from $160.
Does The Real Madrid Markets Tapas & Tradition sell out?
It can: 44 of the next 78 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel The Real Madrid Markets Tapas & Tradition for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The meeting point is at Café Comercial. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is The Real Madrid Markets Tapas & Tradition offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 7 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(21)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Fabulous Tour and Food
Nata was a fabulous guide and each stop was wonderful. Excellent tasting of Spain and great tour of neighborhoods. It was a very small group of four which made it feel like a personalized private tour. Highly recommend.
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Backstreets Madrid
Amazing so good Nata was fantastic history food such a good rapport with clients and providors. Highly reccomended.
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Great guide for a fabulous tour.
Nata, our super knowledgeable guide was fantastic. This is an excellent tour, so well structured to take in lots of little gems of Madrid’s culinary offerings. Nata set the cultural and historical perspective for each of the places we visited. The food was delicious and plentiful. Highly recommended.
Operator response
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so glad that Natalia could share the historical perspective and delicious flavors of Madrid with you. By joining our walks, you are directly supporting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and helping to preserve these vital neighborhood culinary traditions.
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excellent choice
Absolutely worth it, Nata our guide was fabulous her insight and knowledge of Madrid and Spain was excellent. The pace was very comfortable. Happily go again.
Operator response
Hello! Thank you so much for exploring the daily life of Madrid with us. We truly appreciate your support for the unsung heroes of the kitchen and for helping us preserve these incredible culinary traditions. We would love to welcome you back for another walk in the future.
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Personal experience
Very personal tour - went to places we would never had been to and experienced the real Catalonian cuisine. Our guide was warm, knowledgeable. It was your usual 5+ culinary walks tour .
Operator response
Thank you for the review and for sharing your experience. We are deeply grateful for your support of the city's unsung heroes and the traditional, family-run spots that keep our culinary traditions alive. We hope to walk the backstreets with you again soon.
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A Tour that Casts a Wide Culinary and Historical Net
Our guide Natalia truly put this tour over the top! A world traveler, she enthusiastically shared her culinary adventures with us. We visited historic and new shops and restaurants for a taste of the vast creativity of Madrid's culinary scene. A special shout-out to the churros and chocolate and the tortilla!
Operator response
Thank you for this wonderful review and for choosing to walk the vibrant streets of Madrid with us! We are thrilled that you enjoyed exploring the complexity of the city's culinary scene and connecting with the unsung heroes who keep these historic traditions alive. Your support helps us champion honest tourism and preserve the everyday magic of family-run spots and their incredible crafts.
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Wonderful Madrid Food Tour
Our guide Mikel was terrific. He provided a nice mix of history of the city along with origins of the food we tried. Definitely don’t eat before you go as plenty of food on tour like a meal. Places we went were more ‘local’ places that locals shopped at so a good real world experience of Madrid. All the food was delicious.
Operator response
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled that you enjoyed experiencing the complex daily life of Madrid through its neighborhood markets and local spots. Thank you for supporting these unsung heroes of the kitchen and helping us preserve these invaluable culinary traditions.
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Tapas tour Madrid. Get Mikel as your guide if you can.
Mikel was a fantastic guide. We really enjoyed our tour.
Operator response
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the tour and our deep dive into Madrid's vibrant daily life. By joining us, you are helping to preserve local culinary traditions and support the unsung heroes of the kitchen.
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So much fun!
Great tour! We loved our guide Mikel. The food and spots we visited were amazing and things we would never venture to had we not been for this tour. We would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone.
Operator response
Hello! Thank you so much for joining us and supporting the traditional, family-run spots that make this city so special. It means the world to us to share these unsung heroes of the kitchen with you while preserving Madrid's beautiful culinary traditions. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the genuine human connection and incredible flavors of daily life on the tour.
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