Madrid · MADRID TAPAS TOURS
The trick in Madrid is one dish per bar and never sitting down early. These 15 walk La Latina, Huertas and the market halls, priced by how many stops and drinks are included, with a note on which start late enough to count as dinner.
Meet near the Goya monument and enter the Prado with a certified guide. In 90 to 120 minutes, focus on works by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Titian, Rubens, and Bosch. Choose the optional 30-minute tapas stop, though the museum tour is the stronger part of the experience.
“The tour was great. The optional tapas tasting was a very big disappointment. I don’t recommend that at all.”
Join a bilingual local guide such as Carlos, Noemi, or Rocio for three hours of tapas, wine, and Madrid history. Walk from Santa Ana Square through the Literary Quarter to four long-running bars, tasting at least 12 dishes and one drink at each stop before finishing near Plaza Mayor.
“Tour was wonderful! So much food and drink, make sure you come hungry. Eva did a great job of educating us on the wine and food of Madrid. Super fun too! You won’t regret taking this tour.”
Walk from Plaza de San Miguel through La Latina, Plaza Mayor, and the Literary Quarter with guides such as Agustín, Mario, Marina, and Rodrigo. Expect four tapas stops, paired drinks, Spanish food stories, and a rooftop drink on the 6:00 PM tour.
“Wonderful experience! Made so many new friends and discovered new drinks and food that were all so delicious. Rodrigo was a 10/10 tour guide that was super knowledgeable and fun.”
Join a guide such as James or Charlie for a 3.5-hour evening walk from Ópera through Madrid’s tapas scene. You’ll visit four bars and restaurants, share regional dishes, enjoy your first drink and three tastings included, then pay only for later food and drinks.
“I had such a great experience on this tapas tour! Our guide James was so friendly and knowledgeable. I learned so much about the culture and history of Madrid as we went along the food tour. I also got to try so many new dishes that I wouldn’t have known to order otherwise. Definitely recommend this experience!”
At Cooking Point in central Madrid, you’ll spend four hours preparing Spanish dishes with a local chef such as Angel, Teresa, Elisa, or Eduardo. Choose a morning paella class with a market visit or an evening tapas class, then eat what you make and take home the recipes.
“A highlight not to be missed! Best cooking class ever! The paella was delicious, and I can’t wait to enjoy again and cherished learning how its outsmarts made. A short trip to the local market was really fun. To top off the delicious sangria and dining with. Brie friends was magical!”
Ride a comfortable vintage bicycle through Madrid with guides such as Manuel and Rudy, stopping at the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Prado, Retiro Park, and Gran Vía. The three-hour route covers about 12 kilometers at an easy pace, with an electric bike option, helmets, lockers, and restaurant tips included.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our bike tour with Bizi Tour in the iconic heart of Madrid was nothing short of extraordinary, all thanks to the incredible Manuel! From the moment we began our journey, Manuel's passion and knowledge shone brightly, turning every sight into a vivid story of Madrid's rich culture and history. His enthusiasm was infectious, making each iconic stop—whether it was the majestic Royal Palace or the bustling Puerta de Alcalá —come to life with fascinating tales and little-known facts. Manuel's charisma and expertise made navigating the bustling streets both fun and enlightening, ensuring we absorbed the essence of this beautiful city. He ensured our safety and comfort throughout, while ...”
Meet your English-speaking guide near Plaza de Isabel II for a two-hour visit to Madrid’s Royal Palace. Hear the stories behind its grand rooms, use a headset in crowded galleries, and see the Sabatini Gardens. You can add the Royal Collections Gallery or a tapas stop, but confirm those details before booking.
“Beautiful exhibits. Takes about 2 hours with guide. We'll worth the price. Maria was an excellent guide!”
Walk Madrid’s old center with a local guide such as Jorge, Jo, or Ignacio, stopping for a historic pastry, Iberian ham, Manchego, squid sandwich, tapas, vermouth, cider, and Spanish tortilla. Choose a shorter tasting or the fuller three-hour version with extra meats, olive oil, sangria, or beer.
“This was a wonderful time! Jorge was amazing. We loved touring with Jorge because he had such expansive knowledge of Spain/Madrid and the food within it. We took this tour about halfway into our trip, and every food option was new to us. Jorge took us to places that had practically all locals (a good sign!). It was cool to try things that only locals may know about. Our knowledge of the Spanish language has restricted us a bit in where/what we eat, and Jorge was able to bridge that gap for us with this tour. We tried things we never would have tried on our own - and they…”
Spend three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Ioanna, Raul, Alberto, or Amara, visiting four local Madrid bars and bodegas. Try tortilla, Iberian ham, seafood, pork belly, and more, with one drink at each stop. The route stays in a less-touristed central neighborhood.
“Very good thank you so much! Great food and drinks. Well worth it”
Join Tipsy Tours for a 2.5-hour English-language walk through La Latina, tasting tapas at four eateries with wine, vermouth, or tinto de verano. Guides such as Nada, Sergio, Javier, Karina, and Layla lead the route, with vegetarian and alcohol-free choices available by request.
“Our tour was nice, our tour guide Sergio was very sweet and friendly. Our group was energetic and super fun, this made the tour worthwhile. Unfortunately the tapas weren’t great (we had a total of 4 tapas, and 4 drinks) the drinks were full size but all the tapas were shared by the group and not super substantial (my husband and I had a light dinner after to supplement). Don’t expect to like all the tapas. Sergio gave us a little bit of history while we walked, which was a great addition. All in all, the tour is really a taste tester, so don’t expect to be replace dinner. But…”
Walk from Plaza de San Miguel through La Latina, Plaza Mayor, and Barrio de las Letras, stopping for four tapas tastings and Spanish wines. The 6:00 PM tour ends with cava on a rooftop terrace. Guides such as Marina, Agustin, Mario, and Laura bring local history and an easy social tone.
“The tour was wonderful. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The food and drinks in our various stops were amazing”
Join a local guide such as Brian or Pedro for a three-and-a-half-hour walk through central Madrid, stopping at four traditional bars for Spanish wines, regional tapas, acorn-fed Iberian ham, cold cuts, and churros at Chocolatería San Ginés. Groups are capped at 12.
“All of the food was very good. Our guide was very knowledgeable about both the food and the history of Madrid and local areas. Highly recommended!”
Join a bilingual local guide such as Pablo or Daniel for a 3.5-hour Madrid evening of old streets, Moorish history, Royal Palace stories, tapas, Spanish wine, beer, paella, sangria, and after-dinner liqueurs. The group is capped at 10, with vegetarian food available by request.
“In spite of being the only participant, I got the full tour. Traditional restaurants with charm, assorted dishes and drinks. The guide explained history of dishes and shared recipes.”
Cover about 7.5 miles of central Madrid by standard bike or e-bike, with stops at Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Retiro Park, and Puerta del Sol. Guides such as Gabriel, Juan Fe, David, and Irene bring the city’s stories to life. Optional tapas and a drink make a pleasant finish.
“Great way to get an overview of Madrid. Gabriel our guide was knowledgeable and made learning about Madrid fun. E-bikes were easy to learn. Optional tapas after were great and added bonus.”
Meet at Antón Martín Market at 10:30 a.m. for a guided food walk and ingredient shopping, then cook and eat Spanish dishes at Ferretería Restaurante in Huertas. Guides such as Andrea, Daniel, Arantxa, Danny, and Danielle lead the class, which includes drinks, lunch, dessert, and recipes to recreate at home.
“Wonderful experience! Hands on learning, delicious food and wine, beautiful space for class. A definite must do!”
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