Top Madrid Food & Drink

Discover Madrid’s vibrant culinary scene on a delicious tapas tour. Stroll through the evening-lit streets with a guide and sample delicious tapas dishes at popular restaurants while learning about the local ingredients. Treat your palette to delicious Spanish wines complemented by items like Iberian ham, salted cod, rich chickpea stew and more. To keep this experience intimate, group size is limited to 12 people.

Uncover the secrets of Spanish cuisine with a traditional cooking class in Madrid. Get hands on as you create classic dishes such as tapas, gazpacho, or paella; master new skills under the guidance of an expert chef; then sit down to feast on your homemade creations, accompanied by a glass of Sangria.

Enjoy Spain's legendary nightlife and mouth-watering tapas culture during this small-group walking tour in Madrid. Follow your expert foodie guide as you trace the typical evening rituals of your average Madrileno, stopping along Madrid's hard-to-find side streets for snacking at some of the city's incredible array of tapas bars. Come away from your evening with a renewed appreciation for the lively people and tantalizing food and drink on offer in the Spanish capital. This small-group walking tour, limited to just 10 guests, also includes visits to multiple bars, a drink and tapas at the first bar and language assistance and advice when ordering.

Visit 3 wineries and taste more than 10 wines in Madrid Wine Region (D.O Vinos de Madrid). Escape the metropolitan mayhem of Madrid in favor of the verdant vineyards of Vinos de Madrid on a full-day Spanish wine tour. Accompanied by an accomplished guide, explore the beautiful wine-making region and learn about complex production processes in atmospheric wine cellars, known as bodegas. Sample signature wines grown in the area and gain fascinating insight into the culinary heritage of Spain’s capital city on this enriching epicurean tour.

Treat your taste buds to this 3.5-hour walking tapas tour of Madrid! Gain insight into the cherished Spanish culinary tradition from your local guide as you visit four or five eateries around the city on a lunch or dinner tour. Sample authentic tapas like Iberian ham, locally produced cheeses and paella, accompanied by regional wine or beer at each stop. All tapas and drinks are included, so be sure to bring your walking shoes and your appetite!

We demystify Spanish wine in a fun way, with no pretentiousness, witty banter and bad jokes. Oh, and we try lovely wines!

Immerse yourself in Madrid’s rich culinary culture with a 3-hour cooking class and tour of a traditional market. Browse stalls bursting with exotic produce at the Mercardo de Torrijos, then venture within its esteemed cookery school to learn the secrets of Spanish specialties. Under the guidance of an expert chef, prepare signature dishes like flavorsome paella and Spanish omelet while sampling refined red and white wines. An intimate atmosphere is guaranteed on this small-group tour, with numbers limited to 10 people.

In Spain, culture and cuisine are inextricable. Experience Madrid’s historical and culinary highlights on an evening walking tour, perfect for beating the capital’s scorching daytime heat. In between critically acclaimed tapas bars, you’ll learn about the ancient history of Madrid’s Old Town and sample local specialties washed down with sangria, Spain’s favorite summer beverage. This small-group tour is limited to 10 food lovers.

Sample the unique history and renowned wine producers of Ribera del Duero during this 10.5-hour trip from Madrid. Stop by three wineries during your trip, each of which offers a different setting mixing modern, traditional and medieval architecture, to taste the vintages from one of the most famous wine regions in the world. Get an in-depth look at wine production and harvesting during one stop and also have time to explore this ancient region’s wealth of medieval villages and castles. An expert guide, plus seasonal lunch, entrance fees, tastings and transport are included.

Making paella, tortilla, and sangria can mean hours poring over recipes, and even then not mastering these Spanish essentials. Skip the work and learn direct from a master local cook on this small-group Madrid class. Make a sangria before creating an authentic tortilla and Valencian paella with step-by-step instruction. Discover tips and techniques you’d miss otherwise, and share ideas with your instructor and fellow cooks as you savor your dishes.

Cook like a Spaniard during this 3-hour small-group culinary experience in Madrid. Shop for seasonal produce and seafood at a local market, and then learn to prepare authentic Spanish dishes like paella, tortilla, sangria and more under the guidance of a professional chef. After your hands-on work in the kitchen, savor the fruits of your labor along with a sampling of Spanish wines.

Madrid is one of Spain’s great gastronomic cities and this private 3-hour tasting tour is the ideal introduction to the city’s foodie scene. Explore the street food markets, hip bars, and traditional restaurants of Madrid’s Chueca neighborhood and enjoy 10 delicious food tastings including Spanish specialties like ‘croqueta’, ‘rosquilla’ pastries and ‘tortilla’.

Quench your thirst for exploration on this visit to the intriguing wineries near Madrid with a small group. Join your party of no more than seven guests for tastings at two wineries just outside of town, stopping for a tasty 3-course lunch with sublime views of the vineyard beyond. An expert wine guide, luxury minivan transport, wine tastings, 3-course lunch and round-trip transport from your Madrid hotel are included.

Savor the wines of Spain’s Ribera del Duero region during this full-day wine tasting trip from Madrid. Spend the day visiting local wineries and learn about this Spanish ‘denominación de origen’ (official quality) region. Enjoy guided wine tastings at each vineyard and embark on a flexible afternoon activity such as visiting a historic castle or medieval town before heading back to the city.

Learn about Spanish culture through its world-famous food on a 4-hour walking tour of Madrid’s historic city center. Taste 12 dishes and four beverages, enough for a breakfast and hearty lunch, and meet the vendors behind each family-run eatery as you go.

Experience the famous flavors, rhythms and nightlife of Madrid on a fun and interactive evening tour. Sample different varietals of Spanish wine paired with tapas during a guided tasting, and then hit the dance floor for an hour-long flamenco lesson. After the class, you can choose to either stay for a professional Flamenco show or paint the town on a locally led pub crawl of Madrid’s best bars and clubs. 

Savor the best of Madrid’s world-famous cured meat and wine during this 2.5-hour tasting session at two top Iberian ham producers. Taste high-end samples of specialty products like salchichón, lomo, chorizo and more, complimented by local wines, Spanish Manchego cheese and other classic tapas. During your visits you’ll also get to observe the slicing methods of a professional Iberian ham cutter, learn about the different curing styles and get tips on shopping for some of your own. An expert food guide, plus all ham, tapas, cheeses and wines, are included.

Experience the Ribera del Duero wine region with a small group of just seven people or fewer, which means personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere. This full-day tour from Madrid includes tastings of two to three premium wines per winery visit, a gourmet 3-course meal, and visits to three fantastic wineries. Round-trip transportation in a luxury minivan with hotel pickup in central Madrid for a truly memorable day during your stay in Spain.

Indulge your taste buds on this gourmet walking tour of Madrid’s old town. Follow your guide, a local food and wine expert, to some of the best and most atmospheric eateries in the city center, including an 18th-century mansion and a historic tavern. Taste authentic tapas and regional specialties like Iberian ham, valdeon cheese and the Spanish omelette, accompanied by fine Spanish wines that are all rated between 95 and 100 points. It’s a great way to learn to eat like a true Madrileño!

Discover the UNESCO-listed city of Toledo and sample regional wines on this full-day tour from Madrid. Depending on your preferences, either combine a wine and tapas tasting with free time to explore the city independently, or upgrade to include a great-value entrance pass for seven of Toledo’s top attractions. If you choose the upgrade, enjoy a guided visit of Santo Tomé, the Jewish District, and the Synagogue of Santa María La Blanca, plus skip-the-line entrance to the remaining attractions.  

Taste your way through Madrid with this private food and wine tour. Follow your local guide through the historic neighborhood of Lavapies and visit four traditional tapas bars for snacks and glasses of wine. Explore a market and learn about local products including cured meats and cheeses.

Spain is famous for its traditional tapas and the bite-size dishes are an ideal introduction to Spanish cooking. Master the art of making tapas under the guidance of an expert chef on this 3.5-hour small-group cooking class in Madrid, create 10 different tapas, then sit down to enjoy your homemade dinner, accompanied by a selection of regional wines.

Sample the culinary secrets of Madrid as you taste and tour your way the historic center of the city. You’ll visit eight delicious stops with your group, as your guide fills you in on the rich culture and history of Madrid, and the Spanish approach to food. Your tour will include tastings of savory tapas, sweet treats, and Spanish wines and cider (or a non-alcoholic substitute).

Combine a Segway sightseeing tour of Madrid with a gourmet tapas tasting during this 90-minute excursion. Save your legs as you glide through the Spanish capital on this electric powered scooter, checking out sites like the Palacio Real (Royal Palace), Opera House, and the Temple of Debod. You’ll finish your adventure with a Spanish tapas tasting at the city’s upscale at San Miguel Market.