--- title: Madrid: Guided Food Tour of Tapas, Ham, Olive Oil & Vermouth lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-guided-food-tour-of-tapas-ham-olive-oil-vermouth/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 881 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 4 of 24 (Food & Tapas Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-guided-food-tour-of-tapas-ham-olive-oil-vermouth/ --- # Madrid: Guided Food Tour of Tapas, Ham, Olive Oil & Vermouth **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 881 reviews. ## Overview You and your friends will embark on an three-hours and a half Spanish gastronomy tour in the heart of Madrid's stunning historic centre. You will have the opportunity to discover local Spanish food experience and enjoy the unique way locals go out to eat. You will also walk through streets where each and every corner has something to tell. Once our experienced guide concludes our Tapas Tours in Madrid, your stomach will be completely full of yummy food and also you will have a wide knowledge of our day to day habits. Plus in all our tours there is a Secret Dish, which you can only find out about on the day. At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Madrid's most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of our culture and history. ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person - Duration: 2h–3h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 881 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Secret Food Tours ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 2-Hour Food Tour in English | €75 / person | English | 2-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 | | 3-Hour Food Tour in English | €98 / person | English | 3-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... | | Private 3-Hour Food Tour | €329 / person | English | 3-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 | ## What's 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 ~~ ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Madrid** - You'll start in a historic pastry shop to enjoy a seasonal pastry. Followed by a visit to a deli over 180 years old, here we'll sample two types of Iberian ham, manchego cheese and extra virgin olive oil. You'll dine on a classic deep fried squid sandwich, a local favorite.... 2. **Plaza Mayor** (pass by, no stop) - On your tour you'll pass by Plaza Mayor , a major public space in the heart of Madrid, the capital of Spain. It was once the centre of Old Madrid. The Plaza Mayor is for the people of Madrid and tourists to shop, walk around, eat, and enjoy 3. **Puerta del Sol** (pass by, no stop) - A public square in Madrid, one of the best known and busiest places in the city. This is the centre (Km 0) of the radial network of Spanish roads. 4. **Mercado San Miguel** (pass by, no stop) - The most popular market in Madrid among tourists since it is located in the centre of Madrid, within walking distance from Plaza Mayor. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 24 start times between 09:00 and 20:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - 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 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! ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - * Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances. - * Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can. - * This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended. ## How it compares in Food & Tapas Tours Ranked **#4 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. 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