How Madrid Was Meant to be Tasted

The Original Madrid Food Tour

Savour the real Madrid, its culture, characters and cuisine, and the stories that bind them together.

Voted the 8th Best Food Experience in the World

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Madrid Tapas Tour with Vermouth (Lunchtime)

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Madrid doesn’t truly wake up until vermouth is poured. Between late morning and mid-afternoon, locals gather at their favourite bars for a pre-lunch drink, something small to nibble on, and the simple pleasure of conversation.
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The Original Madrid Tapas Tour (Evening)

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This is your first real taste of Madrid. Not the postcard version. Not the rushed checklist. The Madrid of crowded counters, clinking glasses, handwritten menus and stories that unfold between bites.

Why Book with Us

There are countless ways to eat in Madrid. We invite you to experience it the way locals do, moving from bar to bar, sharing dishes, stories, and the simple joy of being around the table together.

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Shared Plates, Shared Stories

More than food, this is a tour full of conversation, culture, and connection, guided by passionate locals who bring Madrid to life.
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The Original Madrid Tapas Tour

Proudly one of the first food tours in Madrid, we’ve been introducing guests to the city’s bars, flavours, and traditions long before it became fashionable.
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Real Bars, Real Madrid

We take you to authentic, time-honoured neighbourhood bars where locals gather, standing at the counter and sharing plates the Spanish way.

Make the Most of Your Time in Madrid

Looking for a more personalised experience?

Guided by someone who knows Madrid’s bars, backstreets, and traditions inside out, our tailor-made tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Whether you want to focus on classic tapas, dive deeper into culinary culture, or shape the evening around your group’s tastes, we create an experience built around you.

Give the Gift of Experience

Looking for a meaningful gift that goes beyond the ordinary? Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, celebration or just because, gift your loved one a personalised experience of Madrid led by locals who live it, love it, and tell it like it is.

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Tripadvisor Best of the Best 2022 & 2019

Voted the 8th Best Food Experience in the World
"Global Tourism Excellence Awards, Excellence in Tourism Award Winner, 2026.

Global Tourism Excellence Award

Winner 2026
Travel and Tourism Awards, "Best Food Tour 2026 – Madrid. Book With Us for an unforgettable culinary adventure!.

Luxlife Travel and Tourism Awards

Winner 2026
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Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice Award

Winner 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019
About the Founder

I'm James. Founder. Local. Storyteller.

Living in Madrid changed me. It deepened my love of culture, conversation, and the simple pleasure of bringing people together around great food.

 

If you have any questions about our tours, private experiences, or corporate events, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Whether you’re planning your first visit to Madrid, organising a special occasion, or looking for a tailor-made food experience, we’re happy to help you find the right option.

Simply send us a message using one of our contact forms and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

We look forward to helping you discover Madrid through its food, bars, and culture.