Express Madrid Food Tour: Authentic Spanish Flavors in 2 Hours
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About this experience
Dive into Madrid's culinary scene on this Express Food Tour, designed for travelers with limited time. Over two hours, explore vibrant streets and sample iconic dishes like the deep-fried calamari sandwich, seasonal pastries, and a variety of traditional tapas.
Each stop offers not just flavors but also local stories and insights into Madrid's rich culture. Enjoy a unique Secret Dish and discover a historic delicatessen and a 170-year-old pastry shop. This tour is perfect for those wanting to experience the best of Madrid’s cuisine in a short time.
- Two-hour food tour through the heart of Madrid
- Taste classic dishes including calamari sandwiches and tapas
- Visit historic eateries with local stories and flavors
- Enjoy a unique Secret Dish and a traditional dessert
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Express Madrid Food Tour: Authentic Spanish Flavors in 2 Hours
What's included
Our Secret Dish: A delicious mystery bite revealed on the day.
Gourmet Olives: Zesty, locally marinated Spanish olives.
Squid Sandwich: Madrid’s iconic fried calamari "bocadillo."
Patatas Bravas: Crispy potatoes with signature spicy sauce.
Local Drinks: Selection of Spanish wine, vermouth, spirits or soft drinks.
Manchego Cheese: Slices of authentic, artisan-aged cheese.
Historic Pastry: A nostalgic sweet treat from a century-old deli.
Padrón Peppers: Blistered green peppers with sea salt.
Spanish Tortilla: Traditional, juicy potato and onion omelette.
Detailed itinerary
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Stop 1
Plaza Mayor is Madrid’s iconic heart—a grand 17th-century square framed by red-brick buildings, lively arcades, and centuries of history. It’s the perfect place to start our food tour because it sits right in the middle of the city, just steps from classic neighborhoods and must-eat spots like Mercado de San Miguel and La Latina, making it easy to dive straight into tapas and local favorites. More than a meeting point, it sets the tone: vibrant, historic, and unmistakably Madrid from the very first stop.
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Our 2-hour Express Food Tour dives straight into Madrid’s historic heart, blending iconic sights with essential flavors. From bustling plazas to hidden taverns, you’ll taste classic tapas, sip local drinks, and get a fast, delicious intro to the city! Perfect if time is short but appetite is not.
What's not included
Gratuity to your guide
Hotel pick-up / drop-off
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
Important information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
Meeting point
We'll meet at Plaza Mayor, in front of the tourist information office, next to the prominent letter "i". Our guide will hold an orange umbrella for easy recognition.
Important notes
• We kindly ask our guests to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time to check-in with their guide.
• Our Secret Food Tours Guide will have an orange umbrella at the meeting point for easy recognition.
• Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
• This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
• We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.
• Gratuities to guides providing excellent service are appreciated.
• The Legal minimum age for drinking alcohol is 18 years old.
• Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
$63
per person
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