--- title: Madrid Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-food-tour-tapas-drinks-and-delights-with-a-local/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 43 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 281 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Best budget rank_in_category: 12 of 24 (Food & Tapas Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-food-tour-tapas-drinks-and-delights-with-a-local/ --- # Madrid Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local **Guidekin's take:** A 3h 30m tapas walk with a foodie host through specialty shops and bars, gambas and calamari sandwiches included, adding up to a full meal by the end. Alcohol is poured in fixed amounts; at €43 per person it is among the cheaper full-meal food walks in our Madrid catalogue. **Best budget:** A 3.5 hour tapas walk with a foodie host that adds up to a full meal at €43 per person, among the cheapest full meal walks here: 4.95 from 281 reviews. Trade-off: Alcohol comes in fixed pours. (last checked August 27, 2026) ## 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €43 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.95/5 from 281 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Do Eat Better Experience - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Deal | €43 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | Surprise | | Madrid Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local | €60 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | - | ## What's included - Water - Alcoholic drinks are included in fixed amounts (only for over 18-year-old guests) - English-speaking Local Tour Guide - 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 ## Not included - 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 ## Itinerary 1. **Madrid** (30m) - Join us for a 3.5 long walking food tour you will dive into a world of local culinary experiences in Madrid! You will try only the best dishes and tapas of each restaurant. Sipping a glass of wine or local beer you will be able to feel this unique lifestyle, based on hard... 2. **Plaza De Santa Ana** (30m) - You will start your culinary adventure in Plaza de Santa Ana, right in the heart of the city with its luxurious buildings such as the Teatro Español - the most ancient theatre in the Spanish capital - and the Reina Victoria Hotel, where bullfighter used to stay during... 3. **Plaza de Jacinto Benavente** (30m) - After this first treat, we will head near Plaza Jacinto Benavente, a lively square named after the Nobel Prize winner writer Jacinto Benavente. In a tapas bar nearby you will try one of the most iconic dish of Spanish cuisine, the potato tortilla! Perfect to share, tortilla... 4. **Plaza Mayor** (45m) - is probably one of the symbols of Spanish capital and a true a must see that's now in baroque style. It has always been a place full of historical meaning, where rendez-vous, announces and celebrations take place. In a bar nearby, you will try a staple of Spanish street food:... 5. **While heading to your next stop, you will see a work of art painted by the il...** (45m) - While heading to your next stop, you will see a work of art painted by the illustrator Antonio Mingote, depicting life scenes in Madrid from the end of the XIX and the beginning of XX centuries. And after this introduction to local street art, indulge in Madrid’s traditional... 6. **We will end our culinary adventure in a small square near Plaza Mayor, where ...** (30m) - We will end our culinary adventure in a small square near Plaza Mayor, where you will discover THE dessert in Spain to eat all over the day. Churros are long-shaped doughnuts fried in hot oil andserved with a cup of hot chocolate, ideal for colder days. In Summer, you will... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:45, 18:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Please, meet your Local Expert for the Do Eat Better Experience Madrid Food Tour near the Estatua "Madrid a Federico García Lorca" ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Please, be aware that the guide may speak both English and Spanish during the tour. - 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 ## How it compares in Food & Tapas Tours Ranked **#12 of 24** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [paella-cooking-class-in-madrid-with-bottomless-wine-pairing](https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/paella-cooking-class-in-madrid-with-bottomless-wine-pairing/?format=md) — 4.98 (1077) 2. [spanish-cooking-class-paella-tapas-and-sangria-in-madrid](https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/spanish-cooking-class-paella-tapas-and-sangria-in-madrid/?format=md) — 4.97 (1444) 3. 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