Top Madrid Food Tours

Taste your way through Madrid’s markets, restaurants, and stylish bars on a tapas tour that features a long list of included tastings and drinks. With a stop at Casa Botín, often called the world’s oldest restaurant, the half-day tour covers top destinations without restricting you to a single meal; that’s the key to experiencing a wide range of Spanish foods and flavors even if you have limited time.

Sample the culinary secrets of Madrid as you taste and tour your way through the historic center of the city. Make several delicious stops with your group, where you learn how the Spanish eat out and enjoy their approach to food. Your guide also fills you in on the local history and culture, much of which has influenced the cuisine, while you enjoy tastings of savory tapas, sweet treats, and Spanish wines and cider (or a non-alcoholic substitute).

In Spain, culture and cuisine are inextricable. Experience Madrid’s historical and culinary highlights on an evening walking tour of its most storied tapas bars. Embark on a journey to learn about tapas culture and sample local specialties washed down with Spanish wines and beers.

Treat your taste buds to this 3.5-hour walking tapas tour of Madrid! Gain insight into the cherished Spanish culinary tradition from your local guide as you visit four or five eateries around the city on a lunch or dinner tour. Sample authentic tapas like Iberian ham, locally produced cheeses and paella, accompanied by regional wine or beer at each stop. All tapas and drinks are included, so be sure to bring your walking shoes and your appetite!

Enjoy Spain's legendary nightlife and mouth-watering tapas culture during this small-group walking tour in Madrid. Follow your expert foodie guide as you trace the typical evening rituals of your average Madrileno, stopping along Madrid's hard-to-find side streets for snacking at some of the city's incredible array of tapas bars. Come away from your evening with a renewed appreciation for the lively people and tantalizing food and drink on offer in the Spanish capital. This small-group walking tour, limited to just 10 guests, also includes visits to multiple bars, a drink and tapas at the first bar and language assistance and advice when ordering.

Uncover the secrets of Spanish cuisine with a traditional cooking class in Madrid. Get hands on as you create classic dishes such as tapas, gazpacho, or paella; master new skills under the guidance of an expert chef; then sit down to feast on your homemade creations, accompanied by a glass of Sangria.

Hit the town for a fun and social night out on a pub crawl through Madrid. Experience the city’s famous nightlife at four different bars and clubs where ‘madrileños’ go to party. Let a guide lead the way, and make new friends as you join a group of other fun-loving travelers and backpackers. Kick things off with a free shot at each bar, and enjoy discounts on additional drinks. Upgrade to a private tour to soak up the night's itinerary with just your own group.

Visit 3 wineries and taste more than 10 wines in Madrid Wine Region (D.O Vinos de Madrid). Escape the metropolitan mayhem of Madrid in favor of the verdant vineyards of Vinos de Madrid on a full-day Spanish wine tour. Accompanied by an accomplished guide, explore the beautiful wine-making region and learn about complex production processes in atmospheric wine cellars, known as bodegas. Sample signature wines grown in the area and gain fascinating insight into the culinary heritage of Spain’s capital city on this enriching epicurean tour.

Indulge your taste buds on this gourmet walking tour of Madrid’s old town. Follow your guide, a local food and wine expert, to some of the best and most atmospheric eateries in Medieval Madrid, including an 18th-century mansion and a historic tavern. Taste authentic tapas and regional specialties like ossobuco croquettes, tostas, and the famous Presa Iberica, accompanied by fine Spanish wines that are all rated between 95 and 100 points. It’s a great way to learn to eat like a true Madrileño!

Experience both history and gastronomy together with this full-day guided tour through Toledo followed by a wine tour and tasting. Weave along Toledo’s hilly streets and admire diverse architectural styles with an official guide that provides context about the city’s famous El Greco art, Arabic, Gothic, and Moorish architecture, and medieval past. Then, embark on a wine tour and tasting guided by a local viticulturist.

Avoid the crowds as you skip the line and get the inside scoop on some of the best art at Madrid’s iconic Prado museum on this 1.5-hour guided tour. This sprawling museum is nearly unparalleled in its collection of European art, but can also be overwhelming for new visitors. Let your guide introduce you to museum’s the top highlights and their fascinating backstories, including Diego Velazquez’s ‘Las Meninas’ and ‘The Annunciation’ by El Greco. Best of all, this small-group visit is limited to just 20 guests, ensuring a personalized experience.

Spain is famous for its traditional tapas and the bite-size dishes are an ideal introduction to Spanish cooking. Master the art of making tapas under the guidance of an expert chef on this 3.5-hour small-group cooking class in Madrid, create 10 different tapas, then sit down to enjoy your homemade dinner, accompanied by a selection of regional wines.

If you want a crash course on Spanish wine so you can order confidently in a stylish Madrid bar, this introductory wine tasting session is ideal. At a centrally located shop near the Plaza Mayor your host will introduce you to Spanish wine. Enjoy three generous glasses of different local wines while learning more about regional varieties.

Admire the spectacular sights of Spain’s vibrant capital on a bicycle tour of Madrid. With a knowledgeable guide, cycle at a leisurely pace to important monuments like Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace of Madrid. Stop intermittently to listen to illuminating commentary from your expert guide, and to capture photographs of Madrid’s historical and architectural highlights. All safety equipment is included on this tour.

Enjoy a quintessential Madrid experience with a live flamenco show in the heart of the city. Head to an authentic ‘tablao,’ or Flamenco venue, and start the night off with a traditional 3-course dinner of regional cuisine. Warm up for the performance with an optional workshop, where you can tap your toes to basic steps or play the castanets. Settle back in your seat as professional dancers and musicians take the stage for a live, passionate performance of the uniquely Spanish art form.

Experience the unique flavor and culture of the Spanish capital on a history and tapas walking tour in Madrid, including dinner. Stroll through the atmospheric streets of the old city center while your guide illuminates the many-layered history of sights like Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace. Along the way, stop at several authentic tapas bars, to feast like a local on an array of traditional appetizer-sized dishes paired with Spanish wine, sangria, and typical liquors.

A hop-on hop-off Madrid sightseeing tour by open-top double-decker bus is the perfect introduction to this incredible city. Select a 24h- or 48h ticket that lets you board and disembark at any of the stops along two interconnecting routes, so you can explore city sights at your own pace. Hear onboard audio commentary and check out Madrid’s many plazas, museums, and theaters with the provided map and guidebook.

Immerse yourself in two UNESCO World Heritage–listed cities without worrying about train schedules or parking on this convenient day trip from Madrid. With your guide, savor ancient landmarks and fascinating cultural experiences—including a visit to a Toledo metalworker’s studio. Upgrade to bring your UNESCO-listed cities tally to three with a tour of Avila, famed for its medieval city walls.

Learn the art of Spanish tapas from a master—a professional chef—on this small-group experience in Madrid. Rather than basing your tapas knowledge on bar and restaurant menus; uncover the culture and creative techniques behind these small bites with a chef for guidance. Visit a private eatery, enjoy a tapas-making lesson, and then savor your finished goodies with red and white wine as you talk and learn more.

Making paella, tortilla, and sangria can mean hours poring over recipes, and even then not mastering the essentials. Skip the work and learn direct from a master local cook on this small-group Madrid class. Make a sangria before creating an authentic tortilla and Valencian paella with step-by-step instruction. Discover tips and techniques you’d miss otherwise, and share ideas with your instructor and fellow cooks as you savor your dishes.

Explore tapas culture in Madrid's old town by visiting the city's authentic tapas bars on this culinary tour. With a guide, enjoy a relaxed, informal atmosphere as you learn about the tapas traditions of Spain. Food tastings of items such as Iberian ham, cheese, garlic shrimp, and a churro dessert are included, as well as a stroll through iconic places such as Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel and Plaza de la Villa.

Escape the bustle of Madrid for this food and nature experience in the La Mancha region of south central Spain. Visit your hosts in an idyllic village and sample locally-sourced produce and food products in a spectacular setting: a home built into the walls of a Moorish castle. Tour escape tunnels under the castle and taste cheeses, baked goods, local honey, organic meats, wines, and more goodies. Then, explore the local olive groves, village, and the local countryside.

Madrid is one of Spain’s great gastronomic cities and this private tasting tour is the ideal introduction to the city’s foodie scene. Explore the street food, hip bars, and traditional restaurants of Madrid’s Chueca neighborhood. You’ll enjoy your choice of six or 10 delicious food tastings including Spanish specialties like ‘patatas bravas’ and ‘tortilla’ (omelet)