Madrid’s best food & drink: Recommended tours & tickets

Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef

Madrid

Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef

Viator

- Make and eat Spanish tapas and paella with a pro chef at a private eatery in Madrid - A very participative and interactive class. You will get a hands-on training from a local and expert chef and then taste your own creations. - Discover Spanish tradition, the local culture and learn historical tips from the chef Lola, she is super knowledgeable and approachable chef! - Taste your creations with beer, sodas, red and white wine. Drinks are unlimited! - Very small-group setting so that we can keep it personalized. - Get to know likeminded people! - Convenient Location: 2 minutes from Pacífico metro station, line 1, Madrid, Retiro - Vegetarians are welcome! Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please call us or text us before taking the class.

Price €89

Min age 6

Rating 4.98 / 5 [166 ratings]

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Madrid Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Madrid

Madrid Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Viator

On our Secret Food Tour: Madrid, you'll discover a local Spanish food experience and enjoy the unique way locals eat out. You'll walk through streets where each and every corner has a story to tell. Eat seasonal pastry, the famous deep fried squid sandwich, drink wines and other alcohols, taste Spanish cheeses and hams and enjoy our secret dish and much more! At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Madrid's most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of our culture and history.

Price $122

Min age 0

Rating 4.97 / 5 [731 ratings]

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Madrid Old Town Tapas and Wine Small Group Tour

Madrid

Madrid Old Town Tapas and Wine Small Group Tour

Viator

Join a member of the Spanish Wine Tasting Association and other English speakers (mainly couples) on a tour of Madrid’s oldest neighborhood. We will visit my favorite establishments taste their specialties and drink exclusive wines from my unique collection. • Luxury small group (8 max) • Unforgettable Spanish wines you will not find in any other tour.

Price €84

Min age 21

Rating 4.97 / 5 [377 ratings]

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Old Town Madrid and Tapas Tour

Old Town Madrid and Tapas Tour

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The route will start in Spain Square (Plaza de España) heading to Orient Square (Plaza de Oriente). From the square itself, we’ll be contemplating the Madrid’s Opera House also known as the Royal Theatre (Teatro Real) and Madrid’s Royal Palace (Palacio Real) known to be Europe’s largest palace based on floor area with a whopping 3400+ rooms and ‘just’ under 1.5 million square feet of floor space. Before making our first stop in one of my favorite cañas & tapas bar, we’ll also look at Almudena Cathedral (Catedral de la Almudena) adjacent to the Royal Palace. After our first refreshment, we’ll continue enjoying other pretty city landmarks like the Main Square (Plaza Mayor) and other beautiful hidden streets before finishing at the iconic cast iron vault of the San Miguel food Market (Mercado de San Miguel) where I can give you recommendations for you to enjoy an amazing variety of well-presented tapas bars.

Price $76

Min age 1

Rating 4.97 / 5 [34 ratings]

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Traditional Paella & Tortilla & Sangria

Madrid

Traditional Paella & Tortilla & Sangria

Viator

Welcome to my kitchen, where every dish tells a story and every moment is shared like family. We’ll begin with a taste of Spain — a refreshing sangría made on the spot, just like we do at home. Of course, there will also be some good Spanish wine to enjoy. Next, we’ll roll up our sleeves and cook a classic Spanish tortilla, and then… it’s time for the star of the show: the traditional paella Valenciana. As a proud Valencian, I’ll guide you step by step, sharing tips, stories, and all the little secrets my grandmother taught me — so that you too can make a truly authentic paella at home. We’ll enjoy the food we’ve made together around the table, with great conversation, laughter, and a final cup of good coffee. More than a class, this is a celebration — of culture, connection, and the joy of cooking together. And if you have time afterward, don’t miss the vibrant San Ildefonso Market just around the corner! Come hungry. Leave inspired.

Price €79

Min age 6

Rating 4.96 / 5 [163 ratings]

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Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

Madrid

Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

Viator

Get ready for a deliciously fun, family-friendly, hands-on culinary adventure! Join our expert local chef as you create your own meal featuring iconic Spanish dishes. Along the way, dive into lively conversations about Spanish cuisine, local eating habits, and any topic that sparks your curiosity. In our small-group class (limited to 12 participants), you'll team up in pairs to prepare your menu under the friendly guidance of our English-speaking local chef. Coming alone? We'll match you with a cooking buddy. As a bonus for the morning class, we'll visit a local market to shop for fresh ingredients. Don’t worry about dietary restrictions, we can accommodate all needs, as you make your menu based on your specific requirements. Once cooking is complete, enjoy your meal with your classmates while sharing travel experiences. In addition to unforgettable memories, you'll take home a recipe brochure with all the dishes you've prepared, ready to recreate at home!

Price €85

Min age 5

Rating 4.96 / 5 [1256 ratings]

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Madrid Guided Tapas and Wine Tour with Drinks and Rooftop Views

Madrid

Madrid Guided Tapas and Wine Tour with Drinks and Rooftop Views

Viator

Enjoy the true art of Tapeo in this 4.5-hour experience in which you will discover Spanish gastronomy from bar to bar visiting different neighborhoods. The tour begins at Plaza de San Miguel and continues through La Latina, Cava Baja and Cuchilleros — iconic streets for tapeo. Taste mushrooms or Padrón peppers (why are some spicy and others not?) with beer or cider. The next stop is in a unique boutique to enjoy Iberian ham and sausages paired with quality wine. Walk through Plaza Mayor and Barrio de las Letras, once home to great poets and artists. Next, near Huertas Street, stop at a renovated casa de comidas to taste tender beef cheeks (carrilleras) with smashed potatoes and red wine. Continue through Plaza de Santa Ana and the Spanish Theater. Taste with garlic shrimp in terracotta, and to top it off, head to a rooftop with amazing views of Madrid. The experience keeps going after the tour — head up to the rooftop, sip on a drink, and swap stories with fellow travelers.

Price €94

Min age 0

Rating 4.95 / 5 [1804 ratings]

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Madrid Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Food & Wine Tour

Madrid

Madrid Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Food & Wine Tour

Viator

Get a crash course in Spanish food and culture as you taste your way through the market stalls, pastry shops, 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.

Price €79

Min age 0

Rating 4.95 / 5 [763 ratings]

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Madrid Small Group Tapas Tour at 4 Venues -Lunch or Dinner

Madrid

Madrid Small Group Tapas Tour at 4 Venues -Lunch or Dinner

Viator

Book a tour with all tapas and drinks included and get an inside look into tapas culture. Streetwise local guides will take you to the best tapas places and hideouts in the city. You’ll visit 4 venues and enjoy drinks and authentic tapas at each stop. This tour has been designed to taste a wide range of flavours. - Sorry the tour is not suitable for vegetarians.

Price €90

Min age 18

Rating 4.95 / 5 [546 ratings]

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Iberian Ham and Wine Small Group Tour in Madrid

Madrid

Iberian Ham and Wine Small Group Tour in Madrid

Viator

Be introduce to the Iberian Pig and know about the 4 grades and colours of Iberico Ham, from the white label to the most expensive black label acorn-fed. Learn about Spanish wine and discover traditional Iberian ham houses in Madrid. During this 2 hour tour, taste several cuts of Iberian meats like chorizo, salchichon, lomo, and ham paired with manchego cheese and other classic tapas. As you do so, learn about the fascinating history and culture of wine, the differences between each type of ham you can find in the market and master how to shop for them like a local.

Price €60

Min age 18

Rating 4.95 / 5 [172 ratings]

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Madrid Local's Wine and Tapas Lunch Tour with a side of History

Madrid

Madrid Local's Wine and Tapas Lunch Tour with a side of History

Viator

Savor Madrid’s finest wines on this 3-hour Madrid historical walking tour with wine and food tasting. Hear fascinating anecdotes from Madrid’s history as you stroll along the picturesque medieval streets of its La Latina quarter. Stop into three taverns to taste fine Spanish wines, including Rioja, Ribera red wines, and Rías Baixas white-wines. Learn about their history and evolution while sampling an array of tapas.

Price €90

Min age 0

Rating 4.94 / 5 [95 ratings]

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Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour

Madrid

Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour

Viator

Madrid’s history comes to life through food and fascinating stories on this one-of-a-kind tapas crawl. In between stops at some of the city’s oldest tapas bars, you’ll embark on a journey through hundreds of years of history past legendary monuments, unassuming hidden corners, and everything in between. You’ll also gain firsthand knowledge of how to go out for tapas just like the locals do in Madrid!

Price €99

Min age 0

Rating 4.94 / 5 [2045 ratings]

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Madrid Gourmet Tapas Small Group Tour

Madrid

Madrid Gourmet Tapas Small Group Tour

Viator

Eat your way through Spain’s capital of gastronomy on this guided 2.5-hour tasting and walking tour of Madrid. Let your guide be your culinary concierge as you journey through the east side of Retiro Park, stopping to try tapas dishes at gastropubs along the way. Visit five delectable tapas restaurants, and enjoy Spanish wine pairings.

Price €90

Min age 8

Rating 4.93 / 5 [163 ratings]

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Madrid Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Madrid

Madrid Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Viator

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!

Price €335

Min age 0

Rating 4.93 / 5 [73 ratings]

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Madrid Local's Tapas Tour Dinner with a side of History

Madrid

Madrid Local's Tapas Tour Dinner with a side of History

Viator

Delve into Spanish history and culture on this 3.5 hour Madrid historical walking tour with food tasting and dinner. Stroll through the winding centuries-old streets of Madrid’s city center while your guide illuminates the history of highlights such as Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, and Puerta del Sol. Along the way, stop at some of Madrid’s most popular family-run tapas bars to sample the local specialty, paired with Spanish wine, sangria, and liquor.

Price €89

Min age 0

Rating 4.92 / 5 [522 ratings]

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Madrid Tapas Crawl ️Tour by Food Lover Tour

Madrid

Madrid Tapas Crawl ️Tour by Food Lover Tour

Viator

Top rated FUN experience in a NON-TOURISTY area. 4 drinks included. The tour equals a FULL MEAL. 4 family-owned businesses, where the locals love to go. Small-group with a local guide. Superb high quality traditional tapas.

Price €79

Min age 2

Rating 4.91 / 5 [246 ratings]

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Madrid Tapas & Drinks: A Small Group Culinary Adventure

Madrid

Madrid Tapas & Drinks: A Small Group Culinary Adventure

Viator

Explore the streets of the Spanish capital in 2.5 hours with a local guide. Learn about Madrid's history and cuisine while sampling traditional tapas at popular venues. Try garlic shrimp, chorizo, croquettes, bravas, mushrooms, and more. Visit attractions such as Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, and Plaza de la Villa.

Price €75

Min age 18

Rating 4.90 / 5 [65 ratings]

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Tapas, Drinks & Stories: Madrid Night Food Tour

Madrid

Tapas, Drinks & Stories: Madrid Night Food Tour

Viator

Get an introduction to the traditions of the Spanish aperitivo with a traditional vermouth and olive tasting. Taste traditional recipes with a modern twist in a tiny gourmet tapas bar owned by two dedicated sommeliers. Discover the oldest parts of Madrid and stop at some of our favourite heritage taverns to try the house dish in each of them, including the best croquettes in the entire city! Stroll around the trendy neighbourhood of La Latina and soak up the historic vibes and breathtaking architecture of the old city centre too.

Price €104

Min age 6

Rating 4.89 / 5 [278 ratings]

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Madrid Tapas Night Walking Tour

Madrid

Madrid Tapas Night Walking Tour

Viator

A personalised, all-in-one introduction to Madrid and its culinary scene, combining a social evening out, light history and culture, great food and drink, and insider advice for the rest of your stay. Sample Spanish nightlife and Madrid's tasty tapas on an evening walking tour that will tantalize your taste buds! In a small group you'll visit Madrid's tucked-away corners and feast on tasty treats you would never discover on your own, leaving you with a lasting feeling for Madrid, its people, and its fabulous food and drink! Our unique pay-as-you-go system allows us to tailor the tour according to the tastes of the group. The tour price includes your first drink and tapas at the first bar you'll visit. Then, advised by your expert foodie guide, you choose what you'd like to eat and drink at the other bars you visit. For a filling night out, you should expect to spend about 35-40€ per person. and you'll taste anything between 12 and 20 different dishes!!! A fun way to discover Madrid.

Price £52

Min age 0

Rating 4.87 / 5 [1935 ratings]

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Madrid Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour

Madrid

Madrid Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour

Viator

In this all included tapas tour, discover Madrid’s vibrant tapas scene alongside a knowledgeable guide during a 3-hour evening tapas tour of the city. Stroll around the ambient streets of Madrid in the evening and visit at least four of its most popular eateries; sample up to 10 tantalizing tapas dishes while learning about the city’s rich culinary heritage. Sip refined wines and pleasure your palate on this excellent epicurean experience. Numbers are limited to 12 on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention from your guide.

Price €85

Min age 9

Rating 4.86 / 5 [3328 ratings]

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10 Tapas Cooking Class Experience in Madrid with Sangria

Madrid

10 Tapas Cooking Class Experience in Madrid with Sangria

Viator

Experience a culinary journey throughout Spain with a tapas cooking class that will teach you how to make 10 different tapas. This small-group class offers you a hands on cooking experience. The best part is, after you have finished making the food, you get to enjoy a meal of what you prepared with free sangría. Wine is available but not included

Price €68

Min age 13

Rating 4.75 / 5 [116 ratings]

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Tapas and history tour ending with churros with chocolate

Madrid

Tapas and history tour ending with churros with chocolate

Viator

Guided visit to different traditional Bars/Taverns. Try the best churros with chocolate in Madrid. We mix gastronomy with history. So, apart from enjoying the gastronomy, you will learn more about my city and my country. Local guide expert in gastronomy and history. Small groups. Max. 10 people.

Price €80

Min age 18

Rating 4.74 / 5 [115 ratings]

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Guided Tapas and Flamenco in Madrid

Madrid

Guided Tapas and Flamenco in Madrid

Viator

Get ready for a 6-hour adventure in Madrid that's all about culture, food, and fun! We kick things off with a tasty tapas tour, where you'll munch on delightful Spanish bites and enjoy a drink. Learn the ins and outs of this Spanish tradition. Next, immerse yourself in the passion and flair of flamenco at a renowned 'tablao.' Feel the rhythm, admire the colorful costumes, and let the soulful music sweep you away. It's one of Madrid's top 5 flamenco experiences! But the night doesn't stop there. Join the MADride Pub Crawl, the original nightlife tour in the city. Hit up the hottest pubs and clubs, snagging free shots, sweet discounts, and VIP entries. This adventure is your ticket to a taste of Spain's food, culture, and nightlife—all rolled into one epic night!

Price €100

Min age 0

Rating 4.61 / 5 [21 ratings]

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Madrid Private Food Walking Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

Madrid

Madrid Private Food Walking Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

Viator

Eat your way through Madrid's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 6 or 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Patatas Bravas and Tortilla. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie. This 10 Tastings Private Food Tour is one of our signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Price €86

Min age 0

Rating 4.57 / 5 [215 ratings]

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