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

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.

1. 1

   Plaza de los Carros Madrid

   20 min

   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.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   25 min

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

3. 3

   Stop 3

   20 min

   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.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   20 min

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

5. 5

   Plaza Mayor

   20 min

   Stroll through Madrid's most iconic square and uncover the history behind one of the city's most famous landmarks.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   20 min

   Savour the bold flavours of garlic mushrooms stuffed with fried chorizo and served with a glass of tinto de verano.

7. 7

   Calle del Arenal

   25 min

   Finish your culinary journey with freshly made churros dipped into rich, velvety hot chocolate.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Participants under 18 will be served soft drinks instead of alcoholic beverages.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.