--- title: Madrid Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Food Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-ultimate-spanish-cuisine-food-tour/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 79 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 1371 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: First food tour? rank_in_category: 10 of 49 (Food & Tapas Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-ultimate-spanish-cuisine-food-tour/ --- # Madrid Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Food Tour **Guidekin's take:** Taste your way through Antón Martín Market and Huertas, with stops for Iberian ham, chorizo rolls and seasonal produce. Eight tasting stops and a drink are included; the route is unsuitable for vegans or people with celiac disease. 4.96 from 1371 reviews at €79 per person for 3h. **First food tour?:** Start with a shared market and Huertas food walk: 3h at €79 per person, 4.96 from 1371 reviews; not for vegans or people with celiac disease. Trade-off: Unsuitable for vegans or people with celiac disease. (last checked October 2, 2026) In our comparison: #10 of 49 in Food & Tapas Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Get a crash course in Spanish food and culture as you taste your way through the market stalls and eateries of central Madrid’s most charming neighborhoods. Your expert local guide (and new foodie friend) will take you inside the decades-old establishments that define Madrid. Savor Spanish classics like hand-sliced Iberian ham and incredible freshly baked chorizo rolls. Navigate a traditional market like a local to sample seasonal produce, and bite into only-in-Madrid specialties such as a fried calamari sandwich. This Madrid food tour is your ultimate introduction to the city’s most unmissable bites. By the time you say goodbye to your guide and small group, you'll be ready to take on Madrid's food scene with confidence during the rest of your trip. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the… - 5 start times: between 10:00 and 17:30 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €69: ages 2 to 14 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.96/5 from 1371 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Devour Madrid Food Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 17:00, 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.96 from 1371 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1361 of 1371. - 5 stars: 1340 (98%) - 4 stars: 21 (2%) - 3 stars: 6 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 4 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the food variety and guides' local knowledge; the amount of walking and standing is the main caveat. **Praised:** - Engaging guides link Spanish food with Madrid's history and everyday eating habits - Varied tastings of traditional Spanish food and drinks - Local food stops that travellers say they would not have found on their own - Attention to allergies, food preferences and individual needs - Useful recommendations for eating and exploring later in the trip **Complaints:** - Some find the walking easy, while others warn of extensive walking and standing Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-06-19 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Huertas neighborhood - Local English-speaking guide - Plaza Mayor - Cervantes house (exterior) - 8 tasting stops with 15+ tastes and 1 drink - Antón Martín Market - Plaza Santa Ana - Madrid de los Austrias ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **First up on your Madrid food tour, you’ll unlearn everything you thought you ...** (30m) - First up on your Madrid food tour, you’ll unlearn everything you thought you knew about churros—and discover the real origins of chocolate—at a beloved neighborhood café serving up the best version of both in all of Madrid. (Note: Churros stop only available on morning tours.... 2. **Next, you’ll set off to the next stop in many madrileños’ morning routines: b...** (15m) - Next, you’ll set off to the next stop in many madrileños’ morning routines: buying bread for the day. At a tiny storefront managed by a passionate young baker from northern Spain, you’ll learn why good bread in Madrid can be surprisingly hard to come by—and taste for yourself... 3. **From there, it’s off to the market** (40m) - You’ll explore the vibrant Mercado de Antón Martín as locals from all walks of life do their daily grocery shopping. Along the way, you’ll stop at a variety of stalls to taste their finest products: flavorsome olives, cured meats, locally sourced produce, and Spain’s very own... 4. **After tasting your way around the market, you’ll make your way to an unassumi...** (35m) - After tasting your way around the market, you’ll make your way to an unassuming neighborhood deli with a surprising past. It was here that the owner’s father held clandestine meetings to plot against Spain’s newly established dictatorship in the 1930s! Today, that same space... 5. **The only thing you should eat around Plaza Mayor is your next bite: a calamar...** (30m) - The only thing you should eat around Plaza Mayor is your next bite: a calamari sandwich. You can find it almost anywhere in the surrounding area, but today you're trying the best one around, with calamari rings cooked to perfection in light, crunchy batter. Enjoy it standing... 6. **Plaza Mayor** (30m) - You’ll finish your Madrid food tour in Plaza Mayor, Madrid's central square, that's been at the heart of the city's most important events—past and present. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 17:00, 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - 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 arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at Plaza Santa Ana at the statue of Calderon de la Barca in front of the big, white hotel. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJORRoRIAoQg0RcI1xCnEYfAY ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Churros stop only available on morning tours. If you select the 5 pm tour, you'll instead visit a popular tapas bar to try two beloved local tapas and a beer. - Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers. - This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. - This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop. - This tour is not suitable for vegans or those with celiac disease. - Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients. ## Compared with other Food & Tapas Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 49** | €79 | 3h | 4.96 (1371) | shared | | [Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing](/spain/madrid/tours/paella-cooking-class-in-madrid-with-bottomless-wine-pairing/?format=md) | €119 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (1087) | shared | | [Madrid Food Tour in a Neighborhood Market with Churros](/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-food-tour-in-a-neighborhood-market-with-churros/?format=md) | €89 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (243) | shared | | [Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit](/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-tapas-paella-cooking-experience-with-local-market-visit/?format=md) | €95 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (601) | shared | Ranked #10 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/food-tours-madrid/?format=md ## More in Madrid - All Madrid tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-ultimate-spanish-cuisine-food-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md