Madrid: Not Just Another Tapas & Wine Small Group Tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Curated food and drink tastings across Madrid's Old Town and Barrio de las Letras
- Food & the City' Insider Tips
- Wine, beer, vermouth, or coffee pairings matched to each stop (AM/PM variants)
- Local English-speaking guide
- Sweet artisan chocolate tasting to close the tour
- Visits to Plaza Mayor and Mercado de San Miguel
- Hands-on Iberian ham cutting experience in a centuries-old underground cellar
- Extra drinks
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Curated food and drink tastings across Madrid's Old Town and Barrio de las Letras
- Food & the City' Insider Tips
- Wine, beer, vermouth, or coffee pairings matched to each stop (AM/PM variants)
- Local English-speaking guide
- Sweet artisan chocolate tasting to close the tour
- Visits to Plaza Mayor and Mercado de San Miguel
- Hands-on Iberian ham cutting experience in a centuries-old underground cellar
- Extra drinks
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Madrid doesn't just feed you, it pulls you in. This small-group food tour winds through the city's most storied neighborhoods, from the grand plazas of the Old Town to the bookish backstreets of the Literary Quarter, pairing every step with something worth tasting.
You'll sample your way through five handpicked stops, each chosen for what it represents in Madrid's culinary story. Expect time underground in a remarkable wine cellar, a stop at one of the city's most beloved street food institutions, sizzling bites inside a century-old tavern, and a sweet finish that speaks to Spain's deeper relationship with cocoa. The route passes some of Madrid's great landmarks: the Royal Palace, the Plaza Mayor, the Santa Ana square, but this tour earns its keep through what's around the corners and behind the doors.
With a small group of no more than 12, there's room to linger, ask questions, and actually connect with the places you're visiting. Your guide brings the neighborhood to life with every stop. Come hungry, leave with a few good stories and a very good sense of what makes Madrid worth eating.
- Descend into a secret wine cellar and try your hand at cutting Iberian ham
- Explore the Old Town and Literary Quarter with a small group of max 12 guests
- Sample sizzling tapas inside a centennial bar in the Literary Quarter
- Skip the line at Madrid's favorite spot for the iconic calamari sandwich
- Taste handmade chocolates rooted in Spain's centuries-long cocoa history
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Know before you go
- Bring a bottle of water – we do have drinks stops throughout the tour, walking can be thirsty work.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included.
- Come hungry. You'll be tasting lots of food!
- Have dietary requirements? Email us or add a note at booking, and we'll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn't suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
- The tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season!
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Wear flat shoes – it is, after all, a walking tour, so be comfortable.
