Madrid
Eat like a local in Madrid
Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours
5.0
(6)
Eat like a local in Madrid
Tapas, Mercado San Miguel and churros from heaven (or a chocolatería, but you get the point).
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Join your personally chosen host as they take you on a journey to discover Madrid’s cuisine - apparently, there is a life beyond tapas
- Take in all of the sights and smells of one of the city’s finest eating establishments; Mercado San Miguel where you’ll visit a trendy tapas bar and sample some quality produce like slivers of Iberian ham
- Walk past a handful of Madrid’s most iconic landmarks on your travels through the Central district
- Pick up the locals’ favorite street eats as you wander - calamari sandwiches and churros! (Luckily not at the same time)
- Stop by a low-key local eatery where you can try a seasonal dish that’s loved by the locals
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
4 hours with a host
6 tastings at a market with tapas bars, a local eatery and street food spots
3 glasses of wine, beers or soft drinks
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Additional food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You’ll join one of our local Madrid hosts to feast your way around the city together. It turns out there’s more to life than tapas, and your host can’t wait to share their city’s whole food culture with you- Don’t worry though, there is still tapas to be had.
You could start in Puerta del Sol where there’s a marker known as Kilometer Zero, where all six of Spain’s national roads lead to, so it’s no surprise that Madrid’s food scene has become a combination of styles and flavors from across the country.
Pick a direction and you’re off! Explore a market like the newly refurbished Mercado San Miguel and try the finest regional produce like slivers of Iberian ham and some pinchos (tiny tapas held together with a stick) from the trendy tapas bars inside the market.
Then on your way to the next stop, pick up a Bocadillo de Calamares, Madrid’s most famous street eat (a calamari sandwich). Let your host take you to a low-key eatery, where you could try a seasonal dish - refreshing gazpacho in summer or Cocido Madrileño (a hearty chickpea and pork stew) in winter.
And there’s always room for dessert, right? You’ll indulge in the most heavenly churros with a thick, rich chocolate sauce at a place that’s the locals’ go-to spot at all hours of the day.
You might actually be crawling home after all of that food!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Morgan
Nov 2024
We had a wonderful time exploring the city with Lisa. Very professional and knowledgeable. We went back to one of the tapas places she introduced to us because we enjoyed it so much! Really tasty food (croquettas and stuffed mushrooms were the best!)
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Glenn
May 2019
Joanna was our guide and she was fantastic! My son and I found her so easy to get along with. She was very friendly, knowledgeable of the history of the various barrios we walked through, and she turned us on to some some fantastic food and drink treats. Her organization, CityUnscripted, has a real gem of a person/tour guide in Joanna.
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Rachael
Jun 2025
Lisa was lovely. Lisa was very communicative over WhatsApp before our tour. The tour was for myself and my young teenage daughter. She met us in our hotel lobby could not have been easier. We were both extremely jetlagged. Lisa took that in stride. Wish we had more time in Madrid, I would book Lisa again when we were feeling better. She will cater to whatever you would like, knew how to take the perfect picture new the secret spots and was very lovely to be around. She told us to WhatsApp her with any questions we had while in town she will be lovely with your teen’s. Kids are even if you’re an older couple all around great guide couldn’t recommend more.
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Laure
Jun 2025
Good overview of the city center of the history of Madrid. Guide was very knowledgeable. Totally recommend!
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Mark
Jun 2025
Marina gave us a great tour of Madrid highlights. She was very knowledgeable and tailored our experience to our interests. Thanks Marina!
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Dencil
May 2025
Best tour guide (Lisa) by far in Madrid. Worth doing it on first day after arrival instead of towards the end!
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