Ultimate Spanish Cuisine: Madrid Local Market & Food Tour

Our tour guide Liliana was amazing! She has lived in Madrid for 18 years and calls it her forever chosen home. She is very nice, sweet, friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable! She took us places that were authentic and had been passed down from generations of families. Everything was fresh and delicious. You will not find these places online - so it’s worth it to take a tour! Highly recommend it!

If you’ve ever dreamed of eating your way through Madrid without falling into a food coma or accidentally joining a local jamón slicing competition, David is your man. From the moment the tour began, David (charming and handsome) guided us like a seasoned food whisperer—leading us through bustling markets, hidden gems, and local favorites, all while keeping our bellies full and wine flowing. (There is ample opportunity to purchase items along the way too if you wish.) We kicked things off with buenodillas (which might actually translate to "holy wow this is good"), crunched into empanadas (pan gallego) from Moega, popped olives like we were Mediterranean royalty, and lovingly whispered sweet nothings to slices of jamón that probably deserved a round of applause. Next came delicious fruit (cheers to health), and just when we thought we were done: BAM! Red wine. White wine. (For those who do not drink, café is available. Cheese. Not just any cheese, mind you—the kind that makes you question everything you thought you knew about dairy. The Spanish blue cheese stole the show, especially for the Americans at the table. My palate? Dancing the flamenco. Then—plot twist—a calamari sandwich appeared. Yes, calamari. In a sandwich. I didn’t finish mine (portions were grande and it was a tad salty), but four out of six tasting testers politely told me I was wrong. Democracy in action. But wait—a calamari sandwich appeared and changed the game. Calamari. In a sandwich. It shouldn’t work and I didn't eat the whole thing because portions were grande but it was a little too salty, but four out of six tasting testers disagreed with me politely. So there you go! We ended the feast with a piece of marzipan cake so sweet it could tuck you in at night or launch you into a sugar high until next week but it sure was delicioso, and finally, a vermouth over ice that had us all leaning back in our chairs like we just unlocked the secret to life... actually, if this list sounds like it’s out of order—congratulations, you’ve just experienced the authentic joy of a food tour. David gave us an adventure, complete with fun facts, historical tidbits, and helped us find the genuine joy in exploring the local cuisine in traditional places. He’s got the knowledge of a culinary historian and the ability to make you believe that yes, a seventh snack is absolutely necessary. If you're hungry, curious, or just want to know an expert in niche dairy products—rabbit cheese included, book a tour immediately. Your stomach will thank you!

We had a great time and enjoyed all of the restaurants and experiences. Our guide gave us great information, stories and suggestions for places to see in Madrid. I loved the food and different wines and beers we tried.

A wonderful tour! Lots of different food options, from olives to jamon to calamari to croquettes to churros. A good history of both food and the City of Madrid. Our guide, Asier, provided a great experience. Highly recommend.