--- title: "Private: Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with 10+ Authentic" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/private-madrid-historic-centre-food-tour-with-10-authentic/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 335 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 98 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Book private? rank_in_category: 29 of 49 (Food & Tapas Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/private-madrid-historic-centre-food-tour-with-10-authentic/ --- # Private: Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with 10+ Authentic **Guidekin's take:** Taste Madrid's historic centre on a private tour for your party, with stops for Iberian cured meats, a fried squid sandwich and tortilla. Food and drinks including vermouth and wine are included; the menu can change and hotel transfers are excluded. 4.95 from 98 reviews at €335 per person for 3h. **Book private?:** Book a private historic centre food walk for your party at €335 per person, 4.95 from 98 reviews; hotel transfers excluded. Trade-off: Charged per person. (last checked October 2, 2026) In our comparison: #29 of 49 in Food & Tapas Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself! ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting spot is outside metro Sol… - Starts 19:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €135: ages 3 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €335 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 98 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Secret Food Tours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 19:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.95 from 98 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 97 of 98. - 5 stars: 94 (96%) - 4 stars: 3 (3%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the food and historical context; the cost draws mixed reactions. **Praised:** - Friendly guides who connect Madrid's food with its history - Varied food and drink tastings that many find filling - Visits to local family businesses and traditional food venues - Restaurant recommendations that help with later meals **Complaints:** - Some find the cost high, while others regard the tour as good value Written by Guidekin from the 89 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2020-01-17 to 2026-08-07); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Iberian ham, chorizo, salchichón & lomo - Marinated olives | Crispy fried squid sandwich - Our delicious Secret Dish - Vermouth | Local beer | Creamy orujo liqueur - Seasonal pastry | Manchego cheese - Spanish red or white wine, or sangria | Chef’s daily tapa (changes every day) - Classic Spanish Tortilla | Padrón peppers - Patatas bravas (crispy potatoes with spicy sauce) ## Not included - Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off - Gratuity ## Itinerary 1. **Madrid** (30m) - 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** (30m) - 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. **A public square in Madrid, one of the best known and busiest places in the city** (30m) - This is the centre (Km 0) of the radial network of Spanish roads. 4. **A café at Pasadizo de San Ginés, 5, in central Madrid, in a passageway close ...** (30m) - A café at Pasadizo de San Ginés, 5, in central Madrid, in a passageway close to San Ginés church, west of the Puerta del Sol. 5. **Mercado San Miguel** (30m) - 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: 19:00 - 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 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, the guide will be waiting with and Orange umbrella and a big smile! Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJN-KUGX4oQg0R0eKI7ogGgq8 Ends: Our tour will end at Calle Mayor, 10, Centro, 28013 Madrid. Just 200 meters from the meeting spot. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please note: The itinerary and menu are subject to changes, based on the location's 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. - Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €670 | €335 | | 4 | €740 | €185 | | 6 | €960 | €160 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Food & Tapas Tours start at €24 per person. ## Compared with other Food & Tapas Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #29 of 49** | €335 | 3h | 4.95 (98) | private | | [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 #29 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. 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