Madrid Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local
Overview
With the Do Eat Better Madrid Food Tour through the city, you’ll have the opportunity to sample some of the region’s most famous products in just a few hours, all under the guidance of a passionate foodie host.
Visit top specialty shops, eateries, and bars where you can feast on local delights like gambas, bocadillos de calamares, and so much more. Along the way, enjoy bites of regional dishes while hearing fascinating stories about the food, the places, and the rich gastronomic traditions of the area. It’s a true culinary journey with a small group of fellow food lovers!
Explore Madrid with a local food expert to discover the best local specialties and taste both savory and sweet local delicacies as you visit the city.
Learn about Madrid's rich culinary history and culture while you taste
and enjoy a small-group experience for a relaxed pace and informal vibe.
What's Included
- Meals This is an itinerant tapas tour. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a meal in at least 4 stops
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic drinks are included in fixed amounts (only for over 18-year-old guests)
- Water
- English-speaking Local Tour Guide
- If you believe the Local Expert did a good job and you loved the food & drinks, consider giving them a Tip (it's not compulsory).
- Any additional food and drink
Meeting Location
Plaza de Santa Ana
Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Puerta del Sol
Madrid, Spain
Please, bear in mind that the end point may slightly change according to the availability of our partners.
What To Expect
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Madrid
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Plaza De Santa Ana
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de Jacinto Benavente
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza Mayor
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Murales de Antonio Mingote
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plazuela de San Ginés
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please, inform us of any dietary restriction before booking.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. Non alcoholic options are available.
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience
- Vegetarian options are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please, be aware that the guide may speak both English and Spanish during the tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Meals. This is an itinerant tapas tour. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a meal in at least 4 stops.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic drinks are included in fixed amounts (only for over 18-year-old guests).
- Water.
- English-speaking Local Tour Guide.
- If you believe the Local Expert did a good job and you loved the food & drinks, consider giving them a Tip (it's not compulsory).
- Any additional food and drink.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Madrid Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please, inform us of any dietary restriction before booking.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. Non alcoholic options are available.
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience
- Vegetarian options are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madrid Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- MealsThis is an itinerant tapas tour. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a meal in at least 4 stops
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic drinks are included in fixed amounts (only for over 18-year-old guests)
- Water
- English-speaking Local Tour Guide
- If you believe the Local Expert did a good job and you loved the food & drinks, consider giving them a Tip (it's not compulsory).
- Any additional food and drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please, inform us of any dietary restriction before booking.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. Non alcoholic options are available.
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience
- Vegetarian options are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please, be aware that the guide may speak both English and Spanish during the tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
