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The way to a city's heart it's through its food! And on this private food tour, you'll get to know Madrid through its cuisine and the tastings favorite of the locals. A local food expert is ready to give you a taste of the real Madrid satisfying your cravings for local food and city highlights.

Destination

Madrid, Spain

Category

Food Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Lietuvių

Included

• Private Guide
• 6 Local Tastings
• Vegetarian Options Available (notify your host)
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Taberna de Angel Sierra - Madrid to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Food Introduction

   This culinary kickstart tour is short and sweet! A perfect way to get acquainted with the local cuisine, its best tastings, and where to find them - all with the help of a local food expert

4. Locals’ Favorites

   Kickstart your time in Madrid by discovering the local cuisine. Try some of the ultimate locals’ favorite food treats like vermut and croqueta picked by your local host and hear why the locals love them so much!

5. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food; it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Madrid. Check out Chueca Square, Mercado San Anton and more city highlights along the way

6. Food Recommendations

   With this private food tour, you’ll be set to keep enjoying the most authentic food and drinks in Madrid. Your food expert host knows where to go and what to order and will give you recommendations based on your likings and dietary preferences

7. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to consider that so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Abbey

(About local Majo)

18 February 2025

Majo was very educated, friendly and FUN to share her city with us! Love Majo!

Victoria

(About local Mateo )

1 June 2024

Host was nice but the tour was lacking consistently on the vegetarian tapas options. Per description we expected 6 local tastings. We had 3 ( tortilla, plain olives , queso manchego). In addition the host showed us Torrons Vicens, a chocolate place that offers samples to anyone visiting. One of us didn’t drink alcohol, the two cocktails offered weren’t replaced in more food options either sadly. Overall not vegetarian friendly and poor price value. Not vegetarian friendly

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(About local Marianissa)

4 October 2023

Marianissa was really organized, knowledgeable and friendly. She was super flexible and accommodated my wish list so graciously. Lots of fun! Great tour

Thomas🇱🇺 Luxembourg

(About local Marianissa)

29 September 2023

We had a very cool tour of Madrid's tapas scene with Marianissa! She was super nice and adapted her plan to our specific food requirements. Thanks so much Marianissa!Very cool experience

Pam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marianissa)

22 September 2023

We had the most fun tasting delicious local food- the Iberian ham and Manchego cheese from the market are amazing! Marianissa is a fantastic tour guide with local knowledge of the culture and dishes that make Madrid the beautiful, friendly city it is. Thank you!!!Marianissa is the BEST!

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(About local Majo)

24 February 2025

We had a memorable tour of the Prado museum - what an engaging 2 hours! The tour was perfectly tailored for my 8 year old daughter. Too good. Thank you again.Thank you so much Majo!

Peter🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Ariadna)

22 February 2025

We’ve done food tours all over the world, and already before in Madrid, so we’ve got solid reference to say that Ari is one of the best. Well informed, eloquent, and above all a very warm and friendly personality. We’ll be back Ari! Henriette and PeterAri is the best

Kathleen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ariadna)

22 February 2025

We had an incredible experience on the 10 Tastings of Madrid tour with Ariadna! From the very start, Ari’s passion for food, history, and local culture shined through, making the experience both delicious and educational. She took us to hidden gems we never would have found on our own, introducing us to authentic Spanish flavors with fascinating stories behind each dish. Ari was warm, friendly, and engaging, making us feel like we were exploring Madrid with a friend. She catered to our preferences, ensuring we had a personalized and memorable experience. The variety of tastings—from traditional tapas to mouthwatering churros—was fantastic, and every stop felt thoughtfully chosen. If you’re looking for an unforgettable food tour in Madrid, look no further. Ari is an outstanding guide who truly makes the city come alive through its flavors. Highly recommended!"A tasting tour with Ariadna!"

Veronique🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Majo)

21 February 2025

We had a wonderful and great tour. Mayo knows a lot About the art in the Prado museum and she tells in an interesting way. We recommend Majo to the fullest!Majo is a great guide!

Alecia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eva)

20 February 2025

Yulia was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G-! We met around 9:30 AM and set about on a brisk morning walk to kickstart our tour. Having hit many of the "must see" sights already, we were looking for a unique experience to fully immerse us into the local culture and 'off the beaten path' sights. Yulia 100% met our expectations and even delivered beyond. Her historical knowledge was on point, not to mention her knowledge on fun facts, neighborhoods, diversity, local customs, etc. We learned so much today of a 'behind the scenes' view. We asked many questions and Yulia indulged us each and every time. We definitely recommend the tour as you will be exposed to an experience that the locals live on a daily basis. We covered many miles in walking, so wear comfortable shoes! We really appreciated the coffee break to rest our feet and to chat comfortably over coffee, tea and beer. We did have a hiccup in our meeting point which we assume responsibility for as we should have abided by the confirmation note in WhatsApp vs. the booking details in withlocals.com. Yulia, however, was incredibly patient and accommodating and was so very kind to us not holding our hiccup against us.Magical Madrid

Alecia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

17 February 2025

Majo (Maria Jose) was pure joy and a beautiful welcome to Madrid for our first time in the city! Her communications leading up to our meeting were timely, the meeting location was discovered with ease, and her promptness of arrival was appreciated. From the moment we met Majo, we felt like family, especially after being greeted with a warm and welcoming hug. The tour highlights were wonderful learning a lot about hot spots of the city. My husband and I soaked up the history of the Monarchy of Madrid, the gastronomy culture, and were pleasantly surprised that we were able to attend 7pm mass at The Cathedral immediately following our tour. The timing of the tour was providential to allow for mass. Majo is quite the hidden gem of Madrid and definitely worth joining on one of her many tour offerings. You will part as family. Moments in Madrid

Lorelei🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

14 February 2025

Not being art aficionados ourselves, we booked Majo to help us understand what we were viewing in the Prado museum. Majo made the art (and artists) make sense and truly come to life. It really helped us appreciate what we were seeing. I highly recommend you take this tour with her, she is so very knowledgeable! Fabulous Tour with Majo

Jenny

(About local Majo)

9 February 2025

Majo was a fabulous guide. She was flexible, highly knowledgeable about the long history of Madrid, the royal family and provided fun interactive commentary. The snack and beverage were wonderful add on. Majo also provided great ideas for what else to see, do and eat. Highly recommend these personal private tours and Majo. Highly infomative

Nicholas🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marianissa)

2 February 2025

Marianissa tailored our tour and was very knowledgeable about the food, wine, culture and history of Madrid and all the various neighborhoods. She definitely took us to local places you would not have found on travel sites. Definitely would recommend her to anyone looking for a personal guide. Marianissa Was Amazing!

Julianne🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Majo)

27 January 2025

What a marvellous time we had with Majo. Her knowledge of the city was excellent. All the little extras and recommendations she popped into the itinerary was perfect. It was a pleasure to be able to share her love, exuberance and expertise in art. She bought the paintings and their history to life. She is also a very nice, friendly person. Majo made our trip to Madrid unforgettable. Highly recommend. Marvellous Majo

Thomas🇨🇳 China

(About local Majo)

26 January 2025

Majo is a born teacher! We learned so much history of the Spanish royal families and important artists that made the sites, paintings, and sculpture we saw come alive. She tells her stories with humor and love. Don't miss this!Excellent lessons in history and art!

Jochen🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Maria )

12 January 2025

Maria took us on a fantastic tour through various authentic bars in Madrid which we would not have found without her. We got to try a variety of different food and drinks. Maria did a great job in explaining everything and gave us many wonderful insights into the culture of Madrid in general and its delicious cuisine in particular. Thank you very much again, Maria, for the magnificent evening!A super fun evening with Maria

Dana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mateo )

28 December 2024

Mateo did an awesome job introducing us to Madrid. He was knowledgeable and easy to converse with. Engaged with all four of us. Kick Start Madrid

Scott

(About local Ariadna)

25 December 2024

Ari was wonderful. In spite of our visit being right in the middle of the Christmas holiday, Ari worked with us to schedule and navigate the uber busy street to have one of the best tours we have been on. Although we weren’t sure what to expect with a ‘food tour’ of the city, we got so much more and really got a full city tour with food. We highly recommend Ari, she is wonderful. Exceeded all Expectations

Vicky🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Mateo )

21 December 2024

Mateo was a great guide, providing us with a fabulous overview of the city and interesting facts on history of MadridVery informative

Chris🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ariadna)

20 December 2024

Strolling the streets of with Ari felt like meeting a friend for a few hours to learn about the city. The food was a bonus! I thoroughly enjoyed our tour and the way Ari answered my questions. She was funny, knowledgeable, intentional and just an all-around great tour guide. Thank you for making my time in Madrid so memorable!The time really flew by!

Jana

(About local Majo)

20 December 2024

What an amazing visit to the Prado with Majo. My husband and I had some special mobility needs and Majo made the tour super easy and delightful for us despite our limitations. Also got a great recommendation for a day trip and guide - Majo is not only full of art information but just a fun person to spend an afternoon with. Excellent tour!

GAIL🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

19 December 2024

Our tour with Majo was lovely. The stories made the palace and cathedral very interesting and come alive. Since we were hungry we diverted our tour to a tapa tour! It was fun to learn about Spanish food and to get her insights & knowledge on the menu options in Mercado de San Miguel and the tapas restaurants along the Cava Baja street. Informative & Flexible

Ronni

(About local Mateo )

15 December 2024

We enjoyed our morning with Mateo. He provided us with a better understanding of the historic center of Madrid and also helped us, before we ended the tour, to plan our remaining days in the city. He knew the city well and we enjoyed his low-key and very comfortable way of relating. I would unhesitatingly recommend him. Great Intro to Madrid

Maria🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

12 December 2024

I had a great morning exploring a few popular areas of Madrid with Mayo. She was warm, personable and shared some great recommendations of places to dine and check out during the rest of my stay here. A great introduction to Madrid

Victor🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

2 December 2024

Majo was an awesome guide. She loves her city and she loves the sights. My grown daughters and I enjoyed her so very much and do suggest her to anyone reading this. One thing that stood out with me. She said, when most people travel they want to go to the amusement park and ride roller coasters, this is my roller coaster." as she pointed to the art work in Madrid. It was certainly very nice. Both of my daughters are highly educated and wanted to know details, Majo delievered.Fantastic!!!

Gordon🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ariadna)

24 November 2024

An amazing half day tour with Ariadna sampling some of the best foods in Madrid and at the same time exploring the sites, history and neighborhoods of Madrid. Highly recommend this tour.Madrid Food Tour

Béla

(About local Mateo )

20 November 2024

A very pleasant experience tailored to our requests. Mateo was knowledgeable and knew lots of interesting facts about this beautiful city, made our stay in Madrid even more enjoyable. Thank you!Morning kickstart tour.

Brady🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mateo )

19 November 2024

Mateo is a pleasant host, punctual, a Spanish citizen from Ecuador. We both thought there would be more content to this walk about. The tour is overpriced as such. Pleasant but overpriced

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

12 November 2024

Request Majo for your next visit to tour the Prado Museum. We had a delightful and knowledgeable tour without overwhelming us. She was able to point out significance to each major painting. Thank you for great your. Great tour of the Prado museum in Madrid

Howard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ariadna)

10 November 2024

My wife and I went with our adult son and we had a great afternoon with Ariadna and here grandmother (Abuela). We really enjoyed helping Abuela make gazpacho and paella, but the really special part was being welcomed into their home and treated like family. My son speaks Spanish and therefore was able to forge a special bond with Abuela. My wife also has food allergies and they catered the menu around them. It was a memorable experience which we highly to anyone visiting Madrid. Fabulous experience

Niall🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Marianissa)

10 November 2024

We did the "10 tastings of Madrid" tour with Marianissa and it was great fun! The destinations were really intereating, the food and drinks were top notch and Mariannissa was the perfect host - friendly, engaging and knowledgeable about the city and the cuisine. I would thoroughly recommend 😀Great host and great tour!!

Denise🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

8 November 2024

Majo was the best! We kick started our Madrid experience with Majo and we were not disappointed! Her passion for the city and knowledge of the history and art and how it impacts today was transformative. She had amazing tips for us! We love Majo! We cannot wait to come back and see her again. Passsion for Madrid!

Sabine🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Majo)

4 November 2024

Majo was a very interesting guide with a lot of knowledge. She was really passionated. Very interesting guide

Laura🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

4 November 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Majo and felt she gave us a good understanding of the rich history as well as how the culture came to be today. We would highly recommend booking with her!Great overview of Madrid history & culture

Lourdes🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Mateo )

4 November 2024

Jonas

(About local Egle)

3 November 2024

Puikiai sudarytas maršrutas, daug istorinių (ir ne tik) faktų pateiktų įdomiai, labai geri gyvenimo būdo patarimai. Vien teigiamos emocijos!Interesting tour and good emotions / Įdomus maršrutas ir geros emocijos

Jean🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ariadna)

2 November 2024

We did the Kick Start tour of Madrid the first day we arrived. Great way to get a lay of the land. 90 minutes was perfect. Our guide Ariadna was wonderful. Energetic with an exuberant love of the city she has grown up in. We went by the major sights in the city center. She shared a wonderful street that is frequented by locals, which we ended up loving for dinner, or just stopping in for wine and tapas. Booking through withlocals is easy, and there’s great communication. I highly recommend this tour this company and especially Ariadna!Fabulous way to start the trip

Phil & Kathy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eva)

1 November 2024

Done and done. Thank you Yulia.We already submitted our review.

Martha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ariadna)

31 October 2024

Ari was great!!!! Enjoy!!!Food tour with Ari

Barbara

(About local Majo)

30 October 2024

Our tour with Majo made what could be an overwhelming experience understandable and unforgettable. We learned about 20 paintings in depth. Would highly recommend this tour. Terrific Prado Experience!

Stuart

(About local Majo)

28 October 2024

Majo spent several hours with us going through highlights of the Reina Sofia Museum. The art work there really reflects the historical and political struggles of the last century and a half, and Amy helped us understand both the artworks and the politics much better.Great way to learn context of artworks

Stella🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Mateo )

27 October 2024

Mateo was fun and very kind, knew a lot and gave us a wonderful 2 hour tour through Madrid. A great experience!Wonderful sunset ciry tour.

SHARON🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

25 October 2024

Majo was very flexible in tailoring the tour to my needs. She helped me get comfortable in my new neighborhood, took me to local shops and to Retiro Park. She really went above & beyond to make sure that I got what I wanted out of the tour. And afterward, she followed up with links to places we had discussed. I plan to use her again to tour a museum Wonderful afternoon with Majo

Rachael 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mateo )

22 October 2024

Mateo was a very knowledgeable guide with an easygoing approach which was perfect for our family ages 5-45!

Alison🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ariadna)

22 October 2024

Ari was a knowledgeable thoughtful and engaging guide. Not only did she lead us through Madrid food culture but she kindly gave us insight into broader Spanish custom and answered all our questions with some history thrown in. We highly recommend this tour. Thank you so much AriPerfect Food Tour of Madrid

Eva

(About local Mateo )

22 October 2024

I had high hopes for this food and wine tour. We selected Mateo as our tour guide since he would provide us also with some history of Madrid while taking us to places where locals eat and drink. We selected the time slot of 6-9pm on a Sunday since it was available. We didn’t think this would cause any issues. We were wrong. Instead of experiencing “The 10 tastings of Madrid” we mainly experienced a history tour. In the end we only experienced 4 shareable appetizers and 2 wines or beers per person. The majority of the time was spent walking past places that we would have eaten at if they weren’t closed, which was a lot of places. At this point I’m not sure who’s to blame—the organization that allows these time slots to be available or the tour guide who should have done a better job of planning out our stops to make sure locations were open or providing us with more food options at the limited stops we had. Either way we definitely DID NOT get our money’s worth the more we had time to reflect on the tour. It’s very frustrating to know how much money we spent for the small amount of food and drinks we got on this tour considering we had an amazing experience in Portugal doing the same thing but with completely different results. It would be great if some form of refund is provided due to fact that we didn’t get what was advertised. Skip This Tour, Venture On Your Own

Warren🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Maria )

20 October 2024

Great to try out different Spanish diosa in Madrid and learn some Spanish. Fun

Ivan

(About local Ariadna)

18 October 2024

I made the best decision picking Ariadna as my tour guide. She is very knowledgeable and very well articulated. You will feel at the end of the tour that you learned about Spain history and culture. A+, 5 stars to her. Thank you Ari, well done.Best Decision I made

Irene

(About local Majo)

18 October 2024

I highly recommend requesting Majo as your tour guide. Her knowledge is incredible. The museum is quite large & she took us to specific areas of interest & explained in great detail, that truly help us understand the painter & the painting. Wonderful experience.. thank you Majo. Irene Prado tour