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Madrid Non-Touristy Tapas & Wine Tour – Authentic Local Food

4.9 · 400 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madrid Operated by Picoteo Lover Tour by Food Lover Tour Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
18:00, 18:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Four family-owned bars in a non-touristy quarter across 2h 30m: more than ten tapas and four drinks that add up to a full meal.

Vegetarian, gluten free and alcohol free swaps exist, which most Madrid tapas walks cannot promise.

In our comparison: #35 of 49 in Food & Tapas Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Guided Group TourThe page priceDuration: 2 hours 30 minutes Full Meal & Four Drinks Tour: Try this all-inclusive fun tour in a non-touristy location€75
Guided Private TourPrivate Option€169

Children from €65 (ages 2 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Explanations of each dish and its history. Introduction to Spanish tapas culture
  • Full Meal Tour & 4 Drinks Included (Sangría, local Wine, Beer, Vermouth...)
  • Full Meal 4 stops tour with 10+ tapas and 4 drinks (wine/beer/sangría/vermouth) at authentic family-owned bars.
  • Personalized list of Madrid recommendations to keep exploring like a local.
  • Expert food guide and local cultural insights (including olive oil tasting).
  • As an alternative to alcoholic beverages.
  • Additional food or drinks outside the specified menu.
  • Accommodation pick-up and drop-off.
  • Tips (optional).

Reviews

4.9
400 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 393 of 400

Star breakdown of all 400 ratings

5 stars
387 · 97%
4 stars
6 · 2%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
3 · 1%
1 star
2 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the food, local bars and sociable guides; isolated criticism concerns food quality and limited history.

Praised

  • Varied tapas and drinks at local bars away from the tourist centre
  • Guides explain the food, neighbourhood and local traditions
  • Welcoming guides help strangers connect and enjoy the evening
  • Flexible substitutions for allergies and food preferences
  • Plentiful food and drinks that leave travellers feeling well fed

Complaints

  • No recurring complaint emerges from the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (4 June 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
18 José Abascal Street. Right by Alonso Cano subway (elevator exit). It is an apartments entrence. By Santander Bank. Don’t worry, your guide will recognize you right away. There are no tourists in that neighborhood :) · Open in Google Maps
Departure
18:00, 18:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Picoteo Lover Tour by Food Lover Tour; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Top rated FUN experience in a NON-TOURISTY area.

4 drinks included. The tour also equals a FULL MEAL.

4 family-owned businesses, where the locals love to go.

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free and non-alcoholic options

Small-group with a local guide.

Superb high quality traditional tapas.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Short walking distance.

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Alcohol Consumptions Prohibited for People under 18 Years Old

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Children from €65 ages 2 to 11

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Food & Tapas Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #35 of 49€752h 30m4.93 (400)shared
Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing€1192h 30m4.98 (1087)shared
Madrid Food Tour in a Neighborhood Market with Churros€892h 30m5.0 (243)shared
Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit€953h 30m4.98 (601)shared

Ranked #35 of 49 in Food & Tapas Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €24 to €376, median €85; typical length 3h. 4 of 49 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 49 Food & Tapas Tours

From €75 per adult · Guided Group Tour