Ultimate Spanish Cuisine: Madrid Local Market & Food Tour

1290 reviews

3 hours

Max 11

Why take this tour?

Devour are the food specialists in our family, running all of our food tours. They're obsessed with finding the most authentic and tasty food and the biggest characters at the local market. We think that passion makes them the best at what they do.

Highlights

  • Savor 15+ food tastings at 6 family-run eateries, including cafes, market stalls, gourmet delis, and pastry shops. Enough food for a full meal.
  • Explore the charming Huertas neighborhood and historic center of Madrid with an expert local guide.
  • Explore a vibrant local market and meet our friends behind the stalls, who proudly sell some of the neighborhood’s highest quality products.
  • Explore a vibrant local market and meet our friends behind the stalls, who proudly sell some of the neighborhood’s highest quality products.
  • Try Spain's favorite aperitif and get insider tips to enjoy "la hora de vermut" like a local.
  • Discover Madrid’s favorite street food at a hidden gem of a bar just steps from Plaza Mayor.
  • Sites Visited
  • Plaza Santa Ana
  • Cervantes house (exterior)
  • Huertas neighborhood
  • Antón Martín Market
  • Madrid de los Austrias
  • Plaza Mayor
  • Tour Includes
  • 6 tasting stops with 15+ tastes and 4 drinks
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour

Eat your way through beloved, decades-old small businesses on the ultimate Madrid food tour.

Book Now

Verified Customer reviews

Verified ratings
4.7 /5
based on 497 Walks’ customer ratings
Overall rating
4.7 /5
497 reviews
Rating summary by category
Guide
4.8/5
Guest Support
4.6/5
Latest reviews
Excellent
Super fun experience. Arantxa, our super passionate and knowledgeable guide took us to several places that would take us a long time to discover on our own. We sanpled quite a few dishes from Churros con chocolate from a local family owned spot, empanadillas and many others.
Tripadvisor customer · Jun · Nov 30, 2025
Excellent
Flo, our guide was wonderful, giving us the history and insights of the local area while entertaining us as a gracious and informative host! It was the perfect length and stops to try a variety of local favorites that would not be so easily found.
Tripadvisor customer · Tony · Nov 29, 2025
Excellent
Fantastic. Very knowledgeable. Mitzi was great. Funny, informative, extremely knowledgeable about food and Spanish traditions and history.
Tripadvisor customer · Explorer51860265332 · Nov 27, 2025
Excellent
Great time with Mariano! Highly recommend this tour. Mariano was very knowledgeable and we tried a variety of cuisine from local spots
Tripadvisor customer · Jack · Nov 27, 2025
Excellent
Mitzi was awesome!!! The food tour was so much fun and we were able to try so many delicious Spanish foods! We also learned the history of Spain and many excellent suggestions for places to eat!<br />Thank you so much Mitzi!
Tripadvisor customer · Kim · Nov 27, 2025

FAQs

Can my dietary needs be accommodated on this tour?
This tour is adaptable for: - Vegetarians - Pescatarians - Dairy free - Pregnant women We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This tour is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease. Due to the amount of wine stops on this tour, it is not recommended for children.
Will my tour run in the order that is described?
Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.

You Can Also Experience These Similar Tours

018 Walks Madrid In a Day 2024 0228 (1)
From $122
3-in-1 Madrid in a Day Tour with Prado Museum, Royal Palace & Historic Center
This half-day Madrid tour takes you through 3 essential locations in one day, with skip-the-line tickets at the Prado and Palace.
744 4 h 15 max
Devour Madrid Cooking Class Temp WEB RES 002
From $117
Paella and Tapas: Madrid Cooking Class with Market Visit
Discover the beauty of Spanish cuisine by cooking paella and classic tapas in an upscale private space.
367 3.5 h 12 max
0019 0019 Devour Madrid TTH 2024 2917
From $122 $97
Up to 20% off
Likely to Sell Out
Madrid Tapas, Taverns & History Tour
Discover how the story of Madrid can’t be told without its food as you eat your way through the historic city center.
2821 3.5 h 11 max