Madrid Food Tour

Tapas like a Local : the Spanish Art of Eating Together

Chef placing Iberian ham on a scale in a restaurant, with a menu of cheeses on the wall behind him and a window with outdoor scenery.
Close-up of a person grabbing a glass of beer from a table with various appetizers including olives, sliced fish, and skewered snacks.
Group of people standing and talking inside a meat market or butcher shop, with meat cuts displayed in a refrigerated case behind them.
A man with short dark hair and a beard is drinking a glass of beer at a social gathering.
Empty plates with seafood and snacks on a white table, including a plate with anchovies, green olives, and chopped herbs, another with sliced cured meat and almonds, and bowls with chips and other appetizers.
Person taking a photo of a bowl with seafood and sauce at a restaurant counter, with drinks and condiments nearby.
Group of six friends toasting with drinks at an outdoor table in front of a colorful restaurant.

About

Chamberí has bars that have been full for as long as anyone can remember. The kind where the barman pours without asking and the tapas come out of a kitchen the size of a cupboard. Nothing about them has changed, because nothing needed to.

This tour takes you through the best of them. A historic bodega where the wine comes straight from the barrel. Counters packed with locals on a Wednesday afternoon. Food that exists nowhere near a tourist map.

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What’s Included

  • All the food and drinks — more than a full meal!

  • Expert local guide

  • Iberian ham tasting with a professional ham carver

  • Access to hidden gems

Details

12 pm

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6 pm

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2-8 Guests 

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3 hours

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99€ Adults / 60€ Children

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  • The primary language of the tour is English.

    Für eine Tour ausschließlich auf Deutsch bieten wir private Führungen an.

  • Maps: Glorieta de Bilbao

    The tour starts right at the entrance of Café Comercial, by the exit of Bilbao metro station. There’s a small kiosk next to it. Your guide will be wearing a Flavours of Madrid lanyard with a name badge, and carrying a Flavours of Madrid tote bag.

  • We’re happy to accommodate dietary preferences or restrictions whenever possible.


    Please inform us of any dietary preferences or allergies in your booking details.


    For a fully plant-based experience, consider booking our Vegan Tour.

  • Plans changed? No worries. Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour at no cost.

  • Please let us know your preferred date, group size (Min. 4 Persons),
    and any special requests. We’ll get back to you with availability and pricing.

    info@flavoursofmadrid.com

Itinerary

  1. The Aperitivo Hour
    Start with an aperitif at one of Madrid's most talked-about spots. A place that takes the city's aperitivo culture seriously, and makes it feel entirely its own.

  2. Into the Neighbourhood

    We step into a square that belongs entirely to the locals. The everyday life of a Madrid neighbourhood, completely unfiltered.

  3. A Classic Since Forever

    A seafood specialist so loved by locals that they never felt the need for a reservation system, but we always have a table.

  4. Jamón, Properly Done

    A master carver, a gourmet shop, and a leg of Jamón Ibérico handled the way it should be. Sliced in front of you, explained, and eaten on the spot.

  5. One Last Bar

    We end where Madrid always ends up — a neighbourhood bar that hasn't changed and doesn't plan to. Loud, unpretentious, and completely alive. The real thing.

*Please note that on Saturdays evening and Sundays the market & tasting experience are not available, as the market is closed.

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