Getting the accent right's hard enough. Let us take care of the ordering.
Ages
4+
Duration
3.5 hours
Departs
Daily 10:30 am, 6:00 pm
Highlights
Head underground to a hidden cellar with the largest collection of Rioja wines in the city, and channel your inner iberian ham-slicing ninja 🍖*
Skip the line at La Campana, the spot for Madrid’s top fried calamari sandwiches, and bite into crispy, golden perfection packed into a soft bun.
Wander through Barrio de las Letras and taste Spanish rice that’s had a glow-up. It’s like paella that went to art school 🥘
Right by Puerta del Sol, dive into Madrid’s sweet side with a scoop of violet ice cream or creamy turrón gelato.
Stroll through Madrid’s Old Town, where Plaza Mayor and Mercado de San Miguel are just the opening act ✨
*you’ll get to enjoy the fruits of your labor: eat some of the King and Queen of Spain’s favorite Jamón Ibérico 👑
Tour Description
Skip the tourist traps and dive straight into Madrid’s food scene like a local! Stroll through the lively streets of the Old Town and Literary Quarter, enjoying mouthwatering tapas, including the best jamón ibérico, sipping “Tinto de Verano” wine and discovering hiddencellars. You’ll even pass iconic spots like Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.
We’ve mapped out Madrid’s tastiest treasures– now all that’s left is for you to enjoy!
Dietary Information
Vegetarian-friendly tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
Why Eat with Us?
Expert Local Guides: Fun, knowledgeable, and English-fluent Madrid locals.
Milan’s Hidden Gems: Enjoy exclusive access to local favorites where you’re treated like family.
Culinary Diversity: Taste a variety of delicious dishes, and hear the stories behind the food.
Cultural Immersion: See Madrid through the eyes of a local.
Established Expertise: Europe’s best food tours, top-rated since 2011.
"Tapas done right—jamón that melts, croquetas that crunch, and wines that sing. Madrid’s food scene, the way locals love it. Carolyn made it unforgettable with his passion, stories, and the best wine pairings!
" — Andrea K | Facebook
Please note that the items above are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Meeting Point
Plaza de Ramales, 1
Madrid, 28013, Spain
Your guide will be waiting for you wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!
What people are saying
5.0
★★★★★
This made my entire Madrid trip! Carolyn was incredible. It was a mix of history and architecture lessons with delicious food and drinks. I cannot recommend this tour enough. As this was my first time in Madrid, I learned so much about the food and culture and had the best time ever! I can’t wait to come back and big thanks to Carolyn for her amazing tour!
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Neave Madsen
6/23/2025
Carolyn is a dream tour guide! We learned so much more about the city and history of the architecture than we would’ve doing any other tour she was just so lovey and knowledgeable. I cannot recommend this tour enough! All of the food spots were so unique and places we never would’ve gone otherwise. This is a must.
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Coween Madsen
6/23/2025
Once again Eating Europe Food Tours provided an exceptional culinary journey. Our guide, Isaac, was very knowledgeable and shared many historical tidbits about Madrid. The food selections were delicious, varied, and very well-chosen. I recommend Eating Europe to all my traveling friends!
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PJ Grant
6/22/2025
I cannot recommend this tour enough. BOOK IT IMMEDIATELY. we spent about 10 days in Spain and this event was a top 3 experience for me. Carolyn made us feel like we were honestly just out on a food adventure with friends. You can tell a lot of effort and planning went into each visit, between the food and drink pairings, the authentic and delicious stops, the distance between each, the sites between each, I could go on. All of the food we tried was fantastic, a few of which were options we might have never otherwise ordered. We did this tour at the beginning of our trip too which I recommend - it gave us an idea of sights to see, menu items to look for and avoid, local dining tips, and a dive right into Madrid culture. Between each stop was a new sight to see - we learned a lot of interesting history and random great stories along the way tied to certain establishments. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and I would book it any time I go back. Enjoy!!
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Karen Pringle
6/22/2025
Caroline did a magnificent job touring us around Madrid. Not only did she take us to amazing local restaurants rich in history, she provided us with a lot of historical information about various landmarks. I highly recommend a tour with Caroline.
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Erica Henry
6/22/2025
Carolyn was such an amazing guide! She was so lovely and welcoming and had heaps of insightful information on the Madrid’s food scene. I joined this tour solo and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great tour/hidden gems!! 😊
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Alice Phan
6/15/2025
Very much enjoyed Not Just Another Tapas Tour. Carolyn, our guide, was a delight. Carolyn was extremely knowledgeable about Spanish history and the food in Madrid, which made the tour very interesting. We went to restaurants, as a normal tourist, you likely would not find and ate wonderful food paired with great cava, wine, beer and Vermouth! I highly recommend this tour!
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Sarah Oberhofer
6/08/2025
Amazalicious! Carolyn’s warm greeting was only surpassed by the quality and variety of the food sampled. The last dish, black rice, was the best rice I’ve ever had! Leave lots of room to sample every bite she offers.
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William T
6/02/2025
Eating Madrid with Caroline Wonderful personality, knowledge, manner. Great choices of food places. Delicious food, great variety. Highly recommend to any foodie that comes to Madrid.
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Joseph C
6/02/2025
Carolyn is the best Carolyn was AWESOME!!!! Best eating tour especially because she was so good. She deserves a raise! Loved, loved the tour and would love to have Carolyn as a friend :))
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Adventure48636315064
6/02/2025
The BEST Foo Tour The BEST Food Tour! Carokyn introduced us to so many delicious dishes of Madrid, ones we might not have thought of ordering, while also imparting interesting history and background. She shared many secrets and recommendations for eating well in Spain. Beyond d our expectations.
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suecast
6/02/2025
Loved it! Carolyn was an amazing tour guide. She is knowledgeable about the history of Madrid and passionate about food and wine. We really enjoyed ourselves and plan to do this food tour in other European cities. Thx, Carolyn!!
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Julie N
5/31/2025
Why Eat with Us?
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Every tour is meticulously curated to showcase the very best of Madrid's food scene.
Exclusive access to the most legit local spots, from the famous hole in the wall to the trendy new restaurants.
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Our team of Madrid Food Tour Guides includes local experts who speak several different languages.
Carolyn
I was born and raised in Madrid but also spent a few of my younger years in New York.
My favorite food in the city is a calamares sandwich, crispy and tender, simple yet so satisfying!
My favorite thing to do in the city is to explore Madrid's neighborhoods discovering new food stops along the way. I also love a nice stroll through the beautiful Retiro park.
Alfonso
Born and raised in the city, I have only spent 6 months of my life out of it. Official guide who loves food, wine, art and history and, tradition, five matters which go really well together.
If I had to live forever with only one dish. I would choose a good Cocido. And if I could choose another, I would go for tasty milk Torrija.
Tips for Madrid: In addition to the great offer of restaurants and bars in areas such as Latina, Chueca, or Letras, I would not miss the Ibiza area, which has a fantastic offer of restaurants, too, which can be combined with a nice walk in Madrid's lung, Retiro Park.
Dani
I was born and raised in this beautiful place called Madrid. I’m passionate about how vibrant and charming this city is, with its perfect mix of cultures, history, tradition, and modernity.
My favorite dish in the entire city? Patatas bravas! Nothing connects me more to Madrid than this humble yet flavorful dish. Oh, and by the way, I always share!
There are two Madrids: the one right in front of you and the one above you. Look up, and you’ll find incredible architecture
Isaac
I was born in the US but moved to Spain in 2013 to study. Besides learning Spanish, I fell in love and decided to stay! I've always worked in the food industry and as food and wine lover, I found a way to do so in Spain too.
My favorite food in Madrid is cocido Madrileño. It's perfect for staying warm during cool days in the winter and provides the fuel needed for exploring the colorful streets of Madrid.
My advice for getting the most out of Madrid is to explore its rich bar culture. Don't be afraid to go into a bar that looks too full or intimidating. Pro tip, if the bar is full of old men, go there!
A tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure.
Private Tours
A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
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LATE ARRIVALS AND NO SHOWS
Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.
CANCELLATION DUE TO PLANES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES OR ILLNESS
Inside of 24 hours, your spot on the tour has been reserved exclusively for you. Since we are unable to fill your spot if you’re unable to attend for any reason (including transportation or illness), we do not offer refunds after that time. Please plan ahead so that you are able to join us and don’t miss out!
DISCOUNT CODES
Discount codes are valid for new bookings only. They are not eligible for pre-existing bookings and can not be applied retrospectively.
AMENDMENT POLICY
We would be happy to assist you with rescheduling your tour, free of charge, with any requests made more than 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of the tour. We reserve the right to charge an amendment fee should you request to reschedule within 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of your tour . Once again, this is subject to availability and price changes. In general, we only charge you for any additional costs that we incur such as tickets. We have no intention of profiting from disruptions to your vacation and will work with providers and suppliers to get this cost reduced to a minimum.
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