Madrid Historic Centre Private Food Tour with 10+ Authentic Local Foods
by Secret Food Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€670Overview
This private food tour in Madrid’s historic centre lasts about three and a half hours and includes more than ten authentic tastings. The tour begins at a traditional pastry shop where participants receive a seasonal pastry. Next, the group visits a deli with over 180 years of history to sample two types of Iberian ham, Manchego cheese, and extra virgin olive oil. The tour continues with a classic fried squid sandwich, followed by an outstanding tapa served with Spanish cider. A vermouth tasting accompanies the tapa of the day, which is popular among locals. The final stop is a restaurant located in an 18th-century building where guests try a Spanish omelette and a Secret Dish that changes daily. Throughout the tour, participants walk through central Madrid’s streets, passing key locations such as Plaza Mayor, a historic public square in the city’s heart, the busy square marking the Km 0 point of Spain’s road network, and a café near San Ginés church. The route ends at Mercado San Miguel, a well-known market within walking distance of Plaza Mayor. The tour includes tastings of Iberian ham, chorizo, salchichón, lomo, marinated olives, the fried squid sandwich, the Secret Dish, vermouth, local beer, creamy orujo liqueur, seasonal pastry, Manchego cheese, Spanish red or white wine or sangria, the chef’s daily tapa, classic Spanish tortilla, Padrón peppers, and patatas bravas. Hotel pickup and gratuities are not included. The tour requires a fair amount of walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Start times are flexible to accommodate guests’ preferences. The itinerary and menu may change depending on availability and other factors. Guests with dietary restrictions should contact in advance to discuss accommodations.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Madrid
The tour starts at a historic pastry shop where a seasonal pastry is served. Next, participants visit a deli over 180 years old to taste two types of Iberian ham, Manchego cheese, and extra virgin olive oil. Guests then try a classic fried squid sandwich, a local favorite, followed by an outstanding tapa served with a bottle of Spanish cider. The group tastes vermouth alongside the tapa of the day. The final stop is a restaurant inside an 18th-century building where a Spanish omelette and the Secret Dish, which changes daily, are served.
30 min
Plaza Mayor
The tour passes Plaza Mayor, a major public square in central Madrid that was once the center of Old Madrid. The plaza serves as a place for shopping, walking, and dining for both locals and visitors.
30 min
Puerta del Sol
The group visits this busy public square in Madrid, known as the Kilometre Zero point, marking the center of the radial network of Spanish roads.
30 min
San Ginés Café
The tour includes a stop at a café located at Pasadizo de San Ginés, 5, a passageway near San Ginés church, west of Puerta del Sol in central Madrid.
30 min
Mercado San Miguel
The tour concludes at Mercado San Miguel, the most popular market among tourists in Madrid, located centrally and within walking distance of Plaza Mayor.
30 min
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!
End point
Our tour will end at Calle Mayor, 10, Centro, 28013 Madrid. Just 200 meters from the meeting spot.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Madrid
- Madrid Old City Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max 2.5 Hours
- Centro Cultural Flamenco Madrid Admission Ticket
- Royal Palace of Madrid Early Entrance Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line Access
- IKONO in Madrid: Unique 1-Hour Sensory and Photographic Experience
- Toledo & Segovia Day Trip with Cathedral and Alcazar Tickets and Lunch from Madrid
- Prado Museum Private Tour in Madrid