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Madrid: Guided Food Tour of Tapas, Ham, Olive Oil & Vermouth

5.0 · 891 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madrid Operated by Secret Food Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h–3h
Group
Group size varies by option: max 18 from €75 · max 12 from €98 · private from €329
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
24 start times between 09:00 and 20:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Three and a half hours of Madrid gastronomy: Iberian ham and cured meats, marinated olives, a fried squid sandwich and, on the full tour, an olive oil tasting, with vermouth culture explained along the way.

4.97 from 891 reviews.

In our comparison: #5 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

3 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
2-Hour Food Tour in EnglishThe page price2-Hour Express Tour: Choose this option to join our 2-Hour Express Food Tour Madrid in a group of 18 people or less with an English Speaking Guide Starting point: Pl. Mayor, 27, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain€75
3-Hour Food Tour in English3-Hour Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our 3-Hour Food Tour Madrid in a small group of 12 people or less with an English Speaking Guide Starting point: El Oso y el Madroño, Prta del Sol, 1, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain€98
Private 3-Hour Food Tour3-Hour Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a 3-Hour private food tour of Madrid for only you and your group. Starting point: El Oso y el Madroño, Prta del Sol, 1, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain€329

Children from €65 (ages 3 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Selection of Iberian Ham, Chorizo, Salchichón, and Lomo
  • Extra Drink Option: Choice of refreshing Sangria or local beer.
  • Marinated olives | Crispy fried squid sandwich
  • ~~ Exclusive to the 3-Hour Full Tour ~~
  • Olive Oil Tasting | Additional Tapa of the day in a local bar
  • Local Wine, Spanish Vermouth, or Soft Drinks.
  • Manchego Cheese | A pastry from a historic bakery
  • Patatas bravas | Classic Spanish Tortilla | Padrón peppers
  • The Secret Dish: A surprise revealed only on the day.
  • ~~ Included on both tours ~~
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Reviews

5.0
891 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 888 of 891

Star breakdown of all 891 ratings

5 stars
871 · 98%
4 stars
17 · 2%
3 stars
3 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the local food, generous portions and informative guides; no recurring drawback emerges from these reviews

Praised

  • Engaging guides who connect Madrid's history with its food
  • Varied local dishes and drinks, including ham and vermouth
  • Visits to family run restaurants and local food businesses
  • Generous portions that leave travellers full
  • Small groups that make conversation with guides and fellow travellers easy

Complaints

  • No recurring complaint emerges; the lower ratings give no specific criticism

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (22 November 2025 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
We'll meet at Plaza Mayor, in front of the tourist information office, next to the prominent letter "i". Your guide will be waiting with and orange umbrella and a big smile!, The meeting spot is outside metro Sol (lines 1, 2 and 3), where the "Oso y Madroño" statue, just in front of the Apple store. Your guide will be waiting with and orange umbrella and a big smile! · Open in Google Maps
Departure
24 start times between 09:00 and 20:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Our tour will end at Calle Mayor, 10, Centro, 28013 Madrid. Just 200 meters from the meeting spot.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Secret Food Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • * This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Children from €65 ages 3 to 12

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 · #5 of 49€752h–3h4.97 (891)varies by option
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 #5 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 · 2-Hour Food Tour in English