Food tours in Madrid
Guided tapas tours in Madrid’s old town: three operators compared, 69.99 to 89 euros per adult, 2 to 3.5 hours, with times, ages and meeting points.
At a glance
- Three tours with a published adult price, from 69.99 to 89 euros
- From a 2-hour express walk to a 3.5-hour tapas tour
- Gourmet Madrid: more than 12 tapas in four traditional taverns, drinks included
- Evening departures at 5, 6 or 7:30 pm, before Madrid’s late dinner
- Child rates on two tours, from age 4
How the visit runs
What to taste
Tapas
Small plates with a drink, the core of the Gourmet Madrid and Eating Europe tours. Gourmet Madrid counts more than 12 in its four taverns.
Spanish wine
Poured with the tapas on Gourmet Madrid’s Wine and Tapas tour, drinks included in the 85 euros.
Bocadillo de calamares
Fried squid in a roll, the snack of the bars around Plaza Mayor, where Secret Food Tours meets.
Madrid’s food tours are tapas walks through the old town, between Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and the Barrio de las Letras. Three operators publish an adult price, from 69.99 to 89 euros, for two to three and a half hours.
Food tours in Madrid: three tapas tours, 69.99 to 89 euros
| Operator and tour | Adult price | Duration | Language | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Food Tours, Express Food Tour | 69.99 euros, plus booking fee | 2 to 2.5 hours | English | Plaza Mayor |
| Gourmet Madrid, Wine and Tapas tour | 85 euros (13 and over) | about 3 hours | n/a | 12:30 pm and 7:30 pm |
| Eating Europe, Tapas Tour | from 89 euros (18 and over) | 3.5 hours | n/a | daily at 10:30 am, 5 pm and 6 pm, Plaza de Ramales 1 |
Prices are those shown on each operator’s page on 14 October 2026.
Short, classic or long
- The express walk: Secret Food Tours makes 4 stops in Madrid’s historic centre in 2 to 2.5 hours.
- Wine with the tapas: Gourmet Madrid visits four traditional taverns in the Barrio de las Letras, with more than 12 tapas and drinks included. Its winter rate of 77 euros, from 3 February to 20 March 2026, has ended.
- The long tour: Eating Europe spends 3.5 hours between the Old Town, Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, with three departures a day.
The price gap, and the language
The three tours are less than 20 euros apart. For two adults, the bill comes to 139.98 euros plus the booking fee with Secret Food Tours, 170 euros with Gourmet Madrid and 178 euros with Eating Europe.
- Language: Secret Food Tours gives English as its tour language. For Gourmet Madrid and Eating Europe, ask when you book.
Before you go
- Booking fee: Secret Food Tours adds one to its 69.99 euro price.
- Group size: 18 people at most with Secret Food Tours, 12 with Gourmet Madrid.
- Children: Gourmet Madrid charges 70 euros for ages 4 to 12. Eating Europe takes children from age 4. Secret Food Tours lets children of 2 and under join free.
- Departures: Eating Europe daily at 10:30 am, 5 pm and 6 pm. Gourmet Madrid at 12:30 pm and 7:30 pm.
- Meeting points: Plaza Mayor for Secret Food Tours, Plaza de Ramales 1 for Eating Europe.
- Appetite: Gourmet Madrid serves more than 12 tapas. Skip lunch before an evening departure.
Madrid tapas tours: who can join
| Tour | Adult price | Children | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Food Tours, Express | 69.99 euros | free at 2 and under | 18 at most |
| Gourmet Madrid, Wine and Tapas | 85 euros (13 and over) | 70 euros (4 to 12) | 12 at most |
| Eating Europe, Tapas Tour | from 89 euros (18 and over) | lower rates from age 4 | n/a |
Source: operators’ booking pages, read on 14 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a tapas tour in Madrid?
69.99 to 89 euros per adult (2026 prices): 69.99 with Secret Food Tours, 85 with Gourmet Madrid, from 89 with Eating Europe.
How long does a Madrid food tour last?
2 to 3.5 hours. Secret Food Tours’ Express takes 2 to 2.5 hours, Gourmet Madrid about 3 hours and Eating Europe 3.5 hours.
Are drinks included on Madrid tapas tours?
Yes on Gourmet Madrid’s Wine and Tapas tour, where tapas and drinks are in the 85 euros. Check each operator’s page for the others.
Can children join a tapas tour in Madrid?
Yes. Gourmet Madrid charges 70 euros for ages 4 to 12, Eating Europe admits children from age 4 at lower rates, and Secret Food Tours is free at 2 and under.
What time do Madrid food tours start?
Morning and midday tours at 10:30 am or 12:30 pm. Evening tours at 5 pm, 6 pm or 7:30 pm.
Sources
- Secret Food Tours: Express Food Tour Madrid (price, duration, stops, group size, language, meeting point) consulted on October 14, 2026
- Eating Europe: Madrid Tapas Tour (price, duration, departures, ages, meeting point) consulted on October 14, 2026
- Gourmet Madrid: Wine and Tapas tour (adult and child prices, duration, times) consulted on October 14, 2026
- The Tipsy Tours: Tipsy Tapas Madrid Food Tour (promotional price, duration, times) consulted on October 14, 2026
- Devour Tours: Madrid tapas, taverns and history tour (price shown in US dollars) consulted on October 14, 2026
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