Ultimate Spanish Cuisine: Madrid Local Market & Food Tour
3 hours
Max 12
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 8 family-run eateries, including cafes, market stalls, and gourmet delis. 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.
- 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
- 8 tasting stops with 15+ tastes and 1 drink
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
Eat your way through beloved, decades-old small businesses on the ultimate Madrid food tour.
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based on 522 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
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Excellent
Interesting to get a glimpse into locals' everyday food shopping. We enjoyed Jose, the history, and the markets and restaurants we visited.
Verified · Jennifer · USA · Male · Apr 19, 2026 Excellent
Arantxa was a great host! Would do the tour again.
Tripadvisor customer · Anayah · Apr 18, 2026 Excellent
Mitzi was very informative and knowledgeable. She gave historical an current facts. We learneded a lot about the city's origins, culture, foods and neighborhoods. The food experience and facts were very interesting. We got the real feel.for the city and culture. .it's was an excellent tour guide.
Tripadvisor customer · Barbara · Apr 17, 2026 Excellent
Mitzi was the best tour guide, very knowledgeable. This was also the best tour of my visit, providing information other tours did not.
Tripadvisor customer · Marceline · Apr 17, 2026 Excellent
Mitzy made a perfect example of a food tour blending in the unique aspects of madrids culture and helping us newbies attend to what Spanish cuisine can offer. She was personable and able to answer questions fully we would book again!
Tripadvisor customer · Stephany · Apr 17, 2026
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Excellent
Interesting to get a glimpse into locals' everyday food shopping. We enjoyed Jose, the history, and the markets and restaurants we visited.
Verified · Jennifer · USA · Male · 55 - 64 years · Apr 19, 2026 Excellent
Arantxa was a great host! Would do the tour again.
Tripadvisor customer · Anayah · Apr 18, 2026 Excellent
Great experience with a variety of foods and very interesting history for both Madrid in general and the locations that the tour takes place
Tripadvisor customer · C · Apr 17, 2026 Excellent
We had a wonderful tour with Mitzi. The food was amazing and she was warm and accommodating, with plenty of wonderful insights about the city. There was a wide range of ages on our tour, and she very gracefully handled some last minute adaptations that were needed for others on the tour.
Tripadvisor customer · Michaela · Apr 17, 2026 Excellent
Had a great time with Mitzi on the tour. She had lots of great historical insights and the food was extremely authentic! It was a small group and a good pace - definitely recommend.
Tripadvisor customer · Belle · Apr 17, 2026 Excellent
Mitzi was the best tour guide, very knowledgeable. This was also the best tour of my visit, providing information other tours did not.
Tripadvisor customer · Marceline · Apr 17, 2026 Excellent
Mitzy made a perfect example of a food tour blending in the unique aspects of madrids culture and helping us newbies attend to what Spanish cuisine can offer. She was personable and able to answer questions fully we would book again!
Tripadvisor customer · Stephany · Apr 17, 2026 Excellent
Mitzi was very informative and knowledgeable. She gave historical an current facts. We learneded a lot about the city's origins, culture, foods and neighborhoods. The food experience and facts were very interesting. We got the real feel.for the city and culture. .it's was an excellent tour guide.
Tripadvisor customer · Barbara · Apr 17, 2026 Excellent
Pacing was great, amount of food was just a little more than I could handle. Very accommodating to some last minute dietary requirements. Mitzi was a fun guide with lots of great advice to apply throughout our trip, and helped us eat our way through Madrid!
Tripadvisor customer · Alice · Apr 17, 2026 Excellent
I would highly recommend doing this. The food was really great, and our tour guide Mitzi was excellent. Really knowledgeable about the area and the culture that leads into the food. She was also great at checking in with everyone. We left with lots of great recommendations for where to eat after.
Tripadvisor customer · Jordan · Apr 17, 2026FAQs
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.
Can my dietary needs be accommodated on this tour?
The buffet has a variety of options that can accomodate different dietary restrictions. Contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) if you need additional assistance.
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