Ready to taste the best food in Madrid? Join your foodie host for a food tour in and satisfy your cravings for local food, culture, and city highlights. Enjoy 10 delicious tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Madrid.
From the radical reformations that brought Madrid to glory, to the history of some of its most famous citizens and even haunted houses rumors. Get ready to discover what makes this city so unique and top off your private experience with the best tapas in town!
Want to see the best of Madrid? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Madrid!
There are so many things to do in Madrid today. From stunning historical squares to beautiful museums,the magical Royal Palace or the colorful food markets, explore Madrid today for an unforgettable experience. Below you can find exactly what to do in Madrid today to have a memorable trip. Plaza Mayor Experience the real vibe of Madrid in Plaza Mayor. Dating back to 1617, the buildings are amazing to look at, but the true value of the square is how it comes to life after 2pm. It is surrounded by cafes, bars, and restaurants, so sit anywhere for a glass of wine and some tapas and enjoy the fun atmosphere. Prado Museum Art lovers, don’t miss out on the Prado Museum. It was opened in 1819, and it’s the house of 8600 paintings and more than 700 sculptures. From Velazquez’s “Las Meninas” to Goya’s “The Third of May 1808”, El Greco’s “Adoration of Shepherds and many more. If you’re more into contemporary and modern art go to the Reina Sofia Museum. Picasso’s “Guernica”, Dali paintings, Miro, and many more artists are featured in the exhibition. Royal Palace of Madrid Explore the official residence of the royal family. The Royal Palace is the largest in Western Europe with 3000 thousand rooms, some open to the public. Check out the armory room and the royal pharmacy. If you don’t want to enter the palace you can take a stroll through the Sabatini Gardens. Find your way to Campo del Moro for a more quiet time and amazing views of the Palace. Catch how beautiful it looks at dawn! Mercado San Miguel Ready for a feast for the senses? Check out this market built of ornate glass and cast iron. It’s located right outside of Plaza Mayor, and it’s popular amongst locals and tourists alike. Grab a glass of spanish wine and choose from a variety of tapas. You can also do some shopping, choose some fresh local produce and cook a delicious meal yourself.
What other travelers love about our local experts
Pamela
About local
17 April 2025
Wonderful first day in Madrid
We took the tour with Patricia on our first day in Madrid. It was a wonderful experience for our family’s first trip to Spain where she introduced us to the local culture and food. We enjoyed the tastings and food stops. Along we way, she showed us a nice Catholic Church San Anton. We also had engaging conversations with her. We highly recommend taking this tour with Patricia.
The 10 Tastings of Madrid
Gill
About local
12 April 2025
Fantastic 3 hour walking tour with Julian
Julian was an excellent guide on this tour - so knowledgable about the history of the city, lots of interesting facts and figures and he really brought the history to life. Also lots of tips for good restaurants. We enjoyed a drink with Julian at the end of the tour. Would highly recommend ❤️
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Madrid
Tiffany
About local
9 April 2025
Totally worth the time!
Not only is Edgard extremely knowledgeable, but he’s a great storyteller. He knew many interesting details about the sites we visited while sharing details of the areas where the people live and work. We stopped for coffee and a tortilla where we learned about his career path that led him to become a professional photographer. We felt like we were with an old friend. This tour is vale la pena!
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Madrid
King
About local
1 April 2025
Best Guide Around for Spain.
Edgard is like a big brother that will take care of everything you need while in the city and outside the city of excursions. I can't imagine a trip in Madrid without him. We practically spend the whole week with our family of 4. We went to Avila, Royal Palace, Prago museum, The El Buen Park, Toledo, Grand Via, La Latina cultural food tour and many more places. He has a van and takes care of everything you need.
