Ultimate Spanish Cuisine: Madrid Local Market & Food Tour

477

3.5 h

Morning

11 max

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Overview

The best way to get acquainted with Spanish cuisine is by walking in the footsteps of a local for a few hours, from neighborhood café to traditional local market and every place in between. And that's just what's in store on this perfectly planned Madrid food tour! You’ll visit the decades-old establishments that are the backbone of the city center—the places that make Madrid what it is. And like the capital itself, the bites on this Madrid food tour are a melting pot of Spanish essentials (melt-in-your-mouth *jamón ibérico*) and only-in-Madrid specialties (a fried calamari sandwich?!).

Enjoy 15+ delicious tastes at 6 iconic establishments in central Madrid. Enough food for a full meal.
Meet the vendors proudly carrying on delicious traditions at a bustling Madrid market, and taste their amazing products—including extra-virgin olive oil, Iberian ham, vermouth, and seven different varieties of olives!
Eat where the locals eat in two essential Madrid neighborhoods: the charming Literary Quarter and the colorful historic center.
Go beyond the tapas bars at specialty eateries, including a neighborhood deli with a fascinating link to the Spanish Civil War!

Madrid Food Tour Itinerary

Start your Madrid food tour with freshly fried churros and thick, homemade Spanish hot chocolate at a café that many madrileños don’t even know about. As you eat, you’ll learn why not all churros are created equal and get the scoop on how to navigate Spain’s famously tricky eating schedule. (Note: Churros stop only available on morning tours. If you select the 5 pm tour, you'll instead visit a popular tapas bar to try two beloved local tapas and a beer.)

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This tour is adaptable for

Vegetarians
Pescatarians
Gluten free (not celiacs)
Dairy free
Non-alcoholic options
Pregnant women

We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This tour is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease.

Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.

Price

$86

Free Cancellation

Our Pledge to Sustainable Tourism in Madrid

Madrid is where the story of Devour Tours began, and we’re proud to still be working with many of the same familiar faces that our very first Devourers got to know back in 2012! As the Madrid we know and love changes more with each passing year, it’s more important than ever to support its small, family-run food businesses. From madrileños whose roots in the city date back generations, to immigrants from other regions of Spain (and even across the world!) bringing their culinary traditions to the city, each of them forms part of Madrid’s heart and soul—and we can’t wait for you to meet them.

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Meeting Point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be waiting for you holding a red Devour Tours tote bag or sign. This tour meets at Plaza Santa Ana at the statue of Calderon de la Barca in front of the big, white hotel.

Total Customer Reviews: 477

Verified Ratings

4.8 /5

based on 477 Devour customer ratings

Rating Summary by Category

Guide
4.9/5
Food & Drink
4.6/5
Guest Support

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Latest Reviews

Excellent

Very nice tour. Nice and knowledgeable local guide. Locations visited were in the tourist areas, but not the tourist traps.

Verified · Tim · Mar 15, 2025 · USA · Male · 45 to 54 years

Great

Excellent tour, our guide Montse was very knowledgeable and personable. Shops and food was great.

Verified · Neil · Mar 13, 2025 · Canada · Male · 75 or older years

Excellent

Flo has a background in culinary history, a strong interest in languages and a deep love for Spanish culture. She was an excellent guide, and the tour was packed full of information - all presented in a highly engaging way. What a wonderful experience!

Verified · Catriona · Mar 07, 2025 · Australia · Female · 65 to 74 years

Excellent

Food tour in Madrid with Arantxa lived up to all my expectations. She was very knowledgeable and full of interesting facts and food and drink was fabulous.