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Madrid: Small-Group Food Tour with Local Tapas & Spanish Wine

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Madrid, Spain
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Dinner Authentic tapas tasting (enough for a full lunch or dinner)
  • Alcoholic beverages Local drinks, including vermouth, tinto de verano, and beer
  • Priority service at 5 authentic local eateries with a pre-planned route
  • Vegetarian options available; no vegan or gluten-free options.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Plaza de los Carros
Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain

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End point

Calle del Arenal
Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

No food tour is complete without a sweet treat. Try fried churros dipped in piping hot chocolate.

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Plaza de los Carros Madrid

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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de la Cebada

Kick things off with an award-winning Spanish tortilla made with caramelised onions and goat cheese, paired with a refreshing local beer.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Calle de la Cava Baja

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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Calle de Toledo

Sink your teeth into a unique squid-ink sandwich stuffed with freshly caught calamari and served with Abuelo’s house made “sweet wine.”
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaza Mayor

Stroll through Madrid's most iconic square and uncover the history behind one of the city's most famous landmarks.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cava de San Miguel

Savour the bold flavours of garlic mushrooms stuffed with fried chorizo and served with a glass of tinto de verano.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Calle del Arenal

Finish your culinary journey with freshly made churros dipped into rich, velvety hot chocolate.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Participants under 18 will be served soft drinks instead of alcoholic beverages.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madrid: Small-Group Food Tour with Local Tapas & Spanish Wine?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • DinnerAuthentic tapas tasting (enough for a full lunch or dinner)
  • Alcoholic beveragesLocal drinks, including vermouth, tinto de verano, and beer
  • Priority service at 5 authentic local eateries with a pre-planned route
  • Vegetarian and alcohol-free options available at every stop
  • Excellent value for solo travellers looking to sample a variety of local flavours
  • A guided walking tour of La Latina and Madrid Centro with a local foodie expert
  • Vegetarian options available; no vegan or gluten-free options.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Participants under 18 will be served soft drinks instead of alcoholic beverages.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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