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Authentic Madrid Food Tour with Tapas, Drinks & Expert Local Guide

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Savor tortilla, chorizo and perfectly paired beverages in the delicious neighborhood of La Latina

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2 h 30 min


Max 15 Guests

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Madrid's best tapas bars hide down side streets most visitors walk right past. This Madrid food tour fixes that with a local guide who knows every doorway in La Latina. You'll taste 5 tapas across 5 family-run bars, from a goat-cheese Spanish omelette to garlic mushrooms stuffed with chorizo. Sip 4 local drinks along the way, including a gin-spiked vermouth cocktail and a refreshing glass of tinto de verano. If you want to eat where Madrileños actually eat, this is the tour to book.

What's included

Toast like a true Madrileño

Expert English-speaking guide

5 authentic tapas tastings

4 local drinks included

Squid-ink calamari sandwich

Garlic mushrooms with chorizo

Churros with hot chocolate

La Latina tapas walk

Guide tips

Itinerary

Your tour begins in La Latina, Madrid

Meet your local guide in Plaza de los Carros, a quiet square in Madrid's oldest neighborhood. Look for your guide holding a sign, then set off through narrow streets lined with centuries-old restaurants.

Taste a stuffed Spanish omelette

Next, dig into an award-winning Spanish omelette stuffed with goat cheese and served with freshly baked bread. Wash it down with an ice-cold local beer as your guide explains Madrid's tapas traditions.

Sip a vermouth cocktail

Discover the meaning of "la hora del vermut" while sipping a vermouth cocktail spritzed with gin and Campari. Pair it with Manchego cheese, fuet, and a Basque-style gilda on this historic tapas street.

Bite into squid-ink calamari

Now it’s time to try a squid-ink sandwich packed with freshly caught calamari, balanced by a glass of house-made sweet wine. The dramatic black bread is a true Madrid classic you simply won't find back home.

Admire the grandeur of Plaza Mayor

Step into Madrid's iconic main square, ringed by red-hued façades and elegant arcades. Your guide shares stories behind this 17th-century landmark, once home to royal ceremonies, markets, and lively public events.

Savor garlic mushrooms

Tuck into garlic mushrooms stuffed with fried chorizo, served alongside a refreshing glass of tinto de verano. This welcoming old street, lined with stone arches, has fed hungry locals for generations.

Your tour ends on Calle del Arenal

Finally, cap your tasting trail with fried churros dipped in thick hot chocolate, the sweet finish every Madrid food crawl deserves. Your tour ends here on Calle del Arenal, full and ready to explore more.

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Meeting and drop-off point

Meet your guide at Plaza de los Carros in the La Latina neighborhood. Look for your guide holding a sign in the square. Your tour ends a short walk away on Calle del Arena.

Important Details

Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.

Good to know:

  • Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. If you have questions or concerns about your mobility, please contact us in advance.

  • Dietary Restrictions: Please contact us in advance with any special dietary restrictions or allergies, so we can do our best to accommodate you.

  • Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes local drinks like beer, vermouth, and wine, so participants should be of legal drinking age in Spain (18). Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake. Non-alcoholic alternatives are available for under-age guests and anyone who prefers.

  • Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.

Your tour includes:

  • Expert English-speaking local guide

  • 5 tapas tastings at 5 local bars

  • 4 local drinks: beer, vermouth cocktail, sweet wine, and tinto de verano

  • Non-alcoholic drink alternatives on request

  • Walking tour through La Latina and central Madrid

What to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes

  • Valid ID

FAQs

Where to meet?

Meet your guide at Plaza de los Carros in the La Latina neighborhood. Look for your guide holding a sign in the square. Your tour ends a short walk away on Calle del Arena.

What to bring?

Bring a valid form of ID, along with your appetite!

Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?

This tour is operated by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Madrid.

What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?

This tour is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible, due to the streets and stops we will be visiting. However, we are able and happy to cater to guests with other mobility concerns.

What happens if it rains?

We run our food tours rain or shine!

Is there a dress code for this tour?

No, there is no dress code for this tour. We recommend wearing casual clothing for going into bars.

How comprehensive is this tour?

In the spirit of fully enjoying at each of the 4 tapas bar on this tour, your time exploring the history and other landmarks of La Latina will be slightly abbreviated. You’ll still get to experience the most important elements of this lively neighborhood though.

What if I have food allergies, intolerances, or other dietary requirements?

Please contact us in advance so we can do our best to accommodate your needs. We will work with our tour partners to provide you with an alternative when possible.

What if I don’t drink alcohol but I’d still like to join a food tour?

Not a problem. This tour includes a wide selection of local alcoholic beverages, but we can also provide alcohol-free alternatives. Please let us know in the comment box when you book your tour so we can make sure an alternative drink is provided.

Can I bring my kids and do I have to pay for them?

Because we will be entering multiple bars during this tour, all participants must be over 18 years old.

Does this tour include hotel pickup?

No hotel pickup is included on this tour. You’ll meet your guide at the designated meeting point in La Latina.