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3 - 3 ½ hours
5 stops
12 people max
English
Local food and culture
Award winning
What you'll do
On our Secret Food Tour: Madrid, you'll discover a local Spanish food experience and enjoy the unique way locals eat out. You'll walk through streets where each and every corner has a story to tell. Eat seasonal pastry, the famous deep fried squid sandwich, drink wines and other alcohols, taste Spanish cheeses and hams and enjoy our secret dish and much more!
At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Madrid's most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of our culture and history.
All the food will be served with quality drinks or if you prefer, non-alcoholic beverages. A thoughtfully curated Upgraded Drinks Package is available.
- You'll start in a historic pastry shop to enjoy a seasonal pastry.
- Followed by a visit to a deli over 180 years old, here we'll sample two types of Iberian ham, Iberian Salami, Loin and Chorizo, and extra virgin olive oil.
- You'll dine on a classic deep fried squid sandwich, a local favorite, with some patatas bravas, and olives.
- Taste a vermouth with the tapa of the day, a favourite with the locals.
- Finish the tour inside a restaurant that is located inside an 18th century building with a piece of Spanish omelette, manchego cheese, padron peppers and the Secret Dish.
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When you purchase our Upgraded Drinks Package, you'll enjoy the following in addition to the drinks already served on the tour:
One or Two Drink selections from the following:
- Orujo - Herbal Liqueur
- Patxaran - Sloe flavoured Liqueur
- Coffee Liqueur
*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Book Your Tour
€89/ person
If you have any issues with payment, please email us at [email protected] with the city, date and time of tour, and how many adult and child's tickets you need so we can assist you.
If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.
*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.
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What you'll taste
THE FOOD
- Seasonal pastry
- Manchego cheese
- 2 types of Iberian ham
- Iberian Chorizo, Salchichón, and Lomo
- Deep fried squid sandwich
- Olives
- Patatas bravas
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Padrón peppers
- Spanish omelette
- The tapa of the day that changes every day
- Our delicious Secret Dish
DRINKS
- Handcrafted chocolate / coffee or tea
- Spanish Red or White Wine or Sangria
- Vermouth
- Local Beer
- Water
- Non-alcoholic options
- Upgraded Drinks Options
Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
WHY THE HISTORICAL CENTER?
Madrid is an open-minded city where friendly and passionate Madrilenians make everyone feel like at home. You will enjoy Madrid's culture and our professional guide will show you the amazing offer of entertainment options you can enjoy during your trip.
We have chosen the Madrid Historical Centre because it has a great offer in terms of cultural legacy, history and of course it shows the richness of Spanish gastronomy. In the past, this was an area where Kings lived together with famous artists. Today the area is best known for its flourishing restaurant scene, historical culture and lively atmosphere. You will have a great understanding of Spanish food culture along with some top tips about the city and its secrets.
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Meeting Spot
We'll meet outside metro Sol (lines 1, 2 and 3), at the "Oso y Madroño" statue, in front of the Apple store. If you have any questions, please email us.
Mon - Fri 11 a.m.
Sat & Sun 10 a.m.
Oso y Madroño statue
Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.
If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.
*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.
WHY THE HISTORICAL CENTER?
Madrid is an open-minded city where friendly and passionate Madrilenians make everyone feel like at home. You will enjoy Madrid's culture and our professional guide will show you the amazing offer of entertainment options you can enjoy during your trip.
We have chosen the Madrid Historical Centre because it has a great offer in terms of cultural legacy, history and of course it shows the richness of Spanish gastronomy. In the past, this was an area where Kings lived together with famous artists. Today the area is best known for its flourishing restaurant scene, historical culture and lively atmosphere. You will have a great understanding of Spanish food culture along with some top tips about the city and its secrets.
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Frequently asked Questions
How do I order?
That is very easy! Go to our "Book Now" page, where we detail our tours. Select your tour and the time of your tour and book it! You are looking for something special? You are organising an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you. After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic e-mail confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email.
*Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase*
What is included in the food tour?
All the delicious food and drinks mentioned above, but if you want more alcohol (and who doesn't?) We offer a upgraded drinks package that gives you 1/2 drinks, tax included.
Where is the meeting spot?
You can find the meeting spot here and if it's not clear you can always contact us.
We begin our tours at 11am. The meeting spot is outside metro Sol (lines 1, 2 and 3), where the "Oso y Madroño" statue, just in front of the Apple store, with and orange umbrella and a big smile!
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Where the tour will end?
The tour will end at Cava de San Miguel, 8, 28005 Madrid. (Next to Plaza Mayor)
Is your food tour suitable for a vegetarian or someone with other dietary requirements?
You can always tell our guide of any food allergies or special dietary requirements so that way we will adapt the menu so you can enjoy the tour! If you have any doubt or concerns, feel free to email us at [email protected] before booking. We have had many vegetarians doing the tour with us and they all enjoyed it thoroughly.
I am traveling with my family, is the tour ok for infants/children?
Children are more than welcome to our tour and it's free for any child 2 years or under! We have had many families attend from all over the world and everyone enjoyed the tour.
I don't drink alcohol. Can I book your tour?
This is not a problem. Just inform our guide before the tour starts. During the tasting you can select another beverage you like!
Is there enough food during your tour?
We give enough food to all our customers. Trust us, you will not need to go to any restaurant after the food tour!
Where do I add my discount voucher?
I would like to take your tour but it is already fully booked. Is there a way I can do the tour?
Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do. We cannot promise but we will try our best to sort something out for you.
Is there a lot of walking?
To join our food tour, you must wear comfortable shoes. There will be around 20-25 minutes walking but it's not too difficult and there are no hills or stairs. If you walk slowly, then our guide will walk slowly as well.
How many people max are on this tour?
12 people max Tuesday to Sunday and 10 people max on Mondays. If you are more than 10/12 people, please do not hesitate to email us and will try to see if we can accommodate.
I cannot find a way to print the confirmation. Is it OK if I have it on my phone?
You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!
If I purchase a voucher as a gift, or am given a voucher how long is it valid for?
All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.
Can I choose my own cheese and meat?
No, our guide will take care of everything. Should you wish to try something special, please inform our guide and he will do his best to make you happy.
Where does your food come from?
Top - quality, fresh and local !
What if it rains or I change my plans?
Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable in Madrid. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only 2 people! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel the weather is extreme, and we cannot run the tour due to this for more info see our Terms and Conditions: https://www.secretfoodtours.com/terms-and-conditions/
Can I pay the tour in cash?
You must book directly on our website. We do not accept cash payments. Our online payment is safe, secured and SSL protected.
Why do we need to pay for booking fee?
The booking fee that you have to pay is up to our ticket provider and we can't change it. All our clients need to pay for it upon booking. The booking fee charged contributes to the cost of the ticketing system to provide an excellent service to our customers.
Foreign Transaction Fees
A few banks have charged their customer an extra fee while booking with us (this isn't the booking fee but another fee added by the bank). We think this is unfair, if this happens let us know by showing us in your bank statement and we will refund this fee as a gesture of good will.
