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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

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Egle)

5 May 2025

Egle was very knowledgeable, kind and passionate about Madrid and the cities culture. She personalized the whole experience to what we wanted, even asking along the way if we wanted to change anything or try something other than what she suggested; it never felt like it was her way or no way. We tried so many things we would have never tried on our own and everything was delicious!! We even went back to some places again it was so good!! She had great recommendation for other various things we were interested in doing the city. We had fun and full bellies!! Thank you Egle!!

Reece🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mateo )

28 March 2025

Matteo was a phenomenal guide. He had in-depth knowledge on the city, showed us delicious and unique food spots, and was very attentive to both dietary and allergy restrictions. Not only was Matteo incredibly kind, but he also is an amazing musician and a super fun person to chat with. I truly cannot recommend this trip and guide enough!The Absolute Greatest Experience

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!

Caroline🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ariadna)

3 June 2025

Ari was super helpful in giving us a great overview of Madrid while also including wonderful local tastings. She also gave us great recommendations for the rest of our time In the city! Highly recommend!Wonderful guide

Dominique🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Marianissa)

1 June 2025

We can highly recommend this food tasting tour with Marianissa as she is very competent and her choice of places ist great.Nice guide, cool places, great food

Yuval

(About local Majo)

31 May 2025

The tour with Majo with very good, she took us to see the best of the museum. Majo is very nice and have a lot of knowledge about the museum and it's arts. Guided Prado tour with Majo

Sophy🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ariadna)

29 May 2025

We have done a food tour before using With Locals when we were in Rome so chose the same company again when visiting Madrid. Ariadna was the best tour guide we could have hoped for. Really knowledgeable, friendly, relaxed and interesting - my 12 year old son had a fantastic time eating everything! A great mixture of local history and food combined. Would not hesitate in recommending this company to anyone else and definitely book Ari as she is fabulous. An amazing tour with wonderful Ariadna!

Andrew

(About local Egle)

29 May 2025

We had a vision of what our tour would be like and Egle perfected it. She is sweet, kind, and very knowledgeable of the areas we wanted to see. She answered all of our questions without hesitation and provided a wonderful late morning early afternoon tour. She’s a gem and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We are very grateful of her time, experience, and wonderful conversation. We highly recommend her for your tour of beautiful Madrid. Thank you!Amazing and perfect

Charles🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ariadna)

27 May 2025

We went on the kickstart tour with Ariadne, and she did a great job in all respects. Excellent tour guide.

DAVID

(About local Majo)

26 May 2025

Had a great time walking around a neighborhood of Madrid and tasting tapas. Majo was a fun and interesting host!Excellent food tour in Madrid

Unknown

(About local Marianissa)

24 May 2025

Marianissa was the best part of visiting Madrid! So lively, open and ready to share the best places to eat. She shared wonderful stories and gave a diverse cross section of places to enjoy the treats of Madrid. She even helped us connect with a way to get back to the airport! I would book food tours with her just for the opportunity to meet up again!Wonderful Host, delightful!

Melissa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ariadna)

23 May 2025

Ari was a great personal tour guide to traditional local food and history! We had great conversation about life in Spain and regional foods, which was great given I’m moving to northern Spain this year. She’s friendly, funny, and gave great recommendations for the rest of my time in Madrid. A great personal tour of Comido Madrileño

thomas

(About local Eva)

19 May 2025

Yulia stepped up and did a great job and we can recommend Yulia not EvaEVA canceled at the last minute

Pamela

(About local Marianissa)

19 May 2025

Our group had a highly enjoyable experience with Marianissa's tour. She led us to several outstanding food establishments that we would not have found as tourists. We were so impressed by some of these locations that we revisited them a few days after the tour. During our walk, she imparted historical knowledge and provided recommendations on what attractions and activities to pursue during our stay in Madrid. One of the best tours in Madrid.

Peter🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ariadna)

14 May 2025

Ari is friendly, engaging, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Madrid in all of its aspects. We joined her for a food tour, having told her we were looking for "something different", having visited Madrid previously and been on previous food tours. She quickly determined what we wanted and then delivered. This was so much more than a food tour though, as she put many things into a historical context which was very helpful. The overall experience was very much like an interesting conversation along with a pleasant walk, interrupted for food tastings - Perfect. We will be back and hope that Ari will again take us on an engaging tour of some description.Friendly, Engaging and Knowledgeable!

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ariadna)

14 May 2025

My husband, two daughters and I spent 3 hours with Ari on a ten tasting tour. She was friendly, easy to talk to and had a wealth of information to share with us about Spain and Madrid history. We tried local food that we never would have thought to try if not for Ari's introduction. I would definitely recommend taking a tour with Ari and, if we return to Madrid, we would certainly book another outing with her.Ari was a fantastic host!

Alexia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ariadna)

12 May 2025

We only had one day to explore Madrid and Ari was the perfect person to show us around! She created a custom food/city tour to help us see the best highlights of the city during our limited time. Being from Madrid, she is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about her city and we learned so much! She also incorporated four food incredible food stops during our day so we could experience some of the most famous foods including churros and chocolate and a calamari sandwich - we highly recommend both! Spending the day with Ari felt like spending the day with your friend, and we highly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn about the history and food of Madrid! Perfect first day in Madrid!

britt.l.hopballe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mateo )

10 May 2025

Mateo had good information, was friendly, and was flexible with us booking last minute. I would book another time, thank you!Madrid Walkkng Tour

Tim🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ariadna)

4 May 2025

Ariadna was like an old friend showing Lyn and I a number of her favourite food spots. She was so natural and charming and clearly had terrific relationships with all the places we visited as we got the best service, prime position and superb quality at all the establishments. This despite a busy holiday Saturday too. As an added bonus, Ariadna’s deep Madrid background gave as thoughtful insights to the city, its population and its history, as well as lot’s of tips for our stay Thanks again Ariadna. Madrid with a friend

Jonathan

(About local Marianissa)

27 April 2025

There’s much to be said of expectations. Since we were in Madrid, ours were high. How disappointed we were We were expecting off-the-beaten track food places what we got was the tourist food market. What we expected was some history and background to the different tapas, what we got was nothing at all. Not even that Spain has a long coastline rich in anchovies! Or that acorn-fed pigs produce the world famous Iberico hams. And lastly what we expected was some history and anecdotes of the areas we walked through the streets. What we got was a somewhat mute guide who commented only that Barquillo was gentrified only in the last 7 years. Fortunately ChatGPT was our friend and we located Spain’s first skyscraper ( Edificio Telefonica) and learned that the new Four Seasons was formerly the chairman’s office of Banco Santander. I will accept our group had some particular eating habits but this is an eating tour so one assumes that’s a routine obstacle to overcome. So I’m afraid she gets a one star, in the ongoing battle that is Woman/Man vs ChatGPT, Marianna’s performance scores one for the machines.Avoid.

Anna 🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Marianissa)

26 April 2025

Warm relationship with Marianissa helped to understand culture and Spanish customs of living outside in small pubs and restaurants

Karen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

25 April 2025

Majo provided us with a great tour of the Prado! She conducted a tour that was chronological in order of the art, deftly moving us from gallery to gallery all over the museum. Her Art History knowledge and pointing out nuances and highlights of individual pieces provided us with a fascinating perspective on many famous Spanish artists, as well as life during those centuries. We would highly recommend her...yes, you can see the best of the Prado in 2 hours! Great tour of the Museo del Prado

Talulah

(About local Marianissa)

24 April 2025

4 friends visiting Madrid and we absolutley LOVED Marianissa and the spots she took us too. Would highly recommend her, fun, chatty and highly knowledgable! Made us feel like we had been friends for years 🩷Fantastic Tour!!

Sarah🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Marianissa)

21 April 2025

Maria is a fun and energetic guide which my family which includes 12 and 10 year old girls love so much. She understands that my girls couldn’t drink alcohol and would add an orange juice stop for them. My family and I really enjoyed the history and background of Spanish tapas. It was a great 3 hour well spent with her. Would highly recommend!!!! food tour with Maria!

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

20 April 2025

My family and I loved our time with Majo! She communicated well before our visit and met us right on time. She is very fun and knowledgeable and a wonderful resource. We loved our time with her and highly recommend her tour! Majo is a delight!

Sharon🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Majo)

12 April 2025

We had a great experience. Majo is knowledgeable and a lovely person. The tour was interesting, there wasn't a question we asked that she couldn't answer. Even when the rain started we entered the cathedral and Majo had a lot of insights there also. Highly recommended!Amazing few hours in Madrid with Majo

Unknown

(About local Mateo )

6 April 2025

Mateo was very knowledgeable and knew a lot about the history. Easy to talk to and answered all our questions. He even gave us some recommendations for other things to do after the tour which turned out to be great. Truly an excellent tour guide

lanae

(About local Mateo )

5 April 2025

Mateo did a great job taking the time to answer questions and point out things we wouldn’t have known. Loved our walking tour . Great walking tour

Nicole🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

4 April 2025

King🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marianissa)

1 April 2025

We spent the day with Marianissa. She took my family of 4 around the city and interacted with my kids. She helped him find his Real Madrid items and new soccer shoes. Its like having a big sister taking you around town when you visit. We went to dinner and she recommended an awesome steak place. Perfect City Guide

Unknown

(About local Majo)

29 March 2025

We toured several food stops and had a wonderful time, despite the heavy rain.Delightful evening.

Tanja🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Majo)

23 March 2025

Thank you Majo, for showing us the main spots of Madrid to get an overview. We had a very good time, lots of information and a sympathic, experienced guide. Highly recommended!Great Kickstart-Tour with Majo

Diana

(About local Majo)

22 March 2025

We had a wonderful time on our food tour with Majo. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. She had us try many traditional foods and locations that we might have overlooked, and gave us context on them. We had lovely conversations with her.Wonderful time with Majo

Sera

(About local Majo)

20 March 2025

It was a lovely tour and amazing experience with Majo. We originally had her booking a bit earlier but due to complications that weren't anyone's fault, she reached out in a timely manner if it could start an hour later. Not a problem. She showed us around the neighborhood, a lot of history and art work that spanned back to the 17th century, and her funny sense of humor. It was such a fun time with her, I highly recommend.

Jillian🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Eva)

18 March 2025

Booked the Explore the Reina Sofia with a Local Guide somewhat last minute (as it was raining) and so glad we did. Eva was a wonderful guide. She definitely knows her art and history and took us all through the garden and museum. She was passionate about the pieces we saw and we appreciated her perspective! We were a family of 6 (including my two teenage boys and my parents) and all enjoyed it equally. Would definitely recommend the tour with Eva! Thanks so much for a great tour!Great tour of the Reina Sofia

Rob

(About local Majo)

17 March 2025

This was our second tour Withlocals. Majo was very knowledgeable on the history Spain and of the city of Madrid .She had great suggestions about things to see and do in Madrid. The spots we walked to gave us a great overview of the area of Madrid we were staying in. Thanks Majo for a great tour !!!

Mary

(About local Egle)

16 March 2025

We had the most amazing day with Egle. She was so friendly and welcoming and knows so much about Madrid. We walked all over the city seeing not only the major things but lots of smaller, off the beaten path places, as well. Her knowledge is extensive and her enthusiasm for Madrid is contagious! Highly recommend!Fabulous Day!

Caroline🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

9 March 2025

We had a wonderful, informative tour with Majo in Madrid. She was super helpful explaining the history and context of the places she brought us to. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a great overview of Madrid. Majo is a gem!

jesse.n.german🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mateo )

8 March 2025

Todd🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marianissa)

8 March 2025

Our 10 Tastings of Madrid tour with Marianissa was an absolute delight! From the moment we met her, her warm personality and deep knowledge of Madrid’s food scene made the experience both fun and engaging. She took us to incredible local spots—some hidden gems we never would have found on our own. Marianissa not only introduced us to amazing flavors but also shared fascinating stories behind each dish, giving us a real taste of Madrid’s culture and history. Her passion for food and the city was contagious, and she made sure we had a fantastic time from start to finish. If you’re looking for a fun, delicious, and well-organized food tour, this is it! Thank you, Marianissa, for making our Madrid adventure so memorable! Highly recommend!A Fun and Flavorful Journey!

Christopher🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

8 March 2025

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We enjoyed a terrific Prado tour with Majo. Our family members are not art experts, but Majo made the Prado come alive with her insights. Highly recommend. Majo is wonderful!

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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