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ENJOY THE SIGHTS, SMELLS, AND TASTES OF A MADRID FOOD TOUR

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For foodies, Spain is a culinary delight just waiting to be explored. The sights and smells of the lively tapas bars, local food markets, and traditional restaurants will awaken your senses. Spanish cuisine is always evolving but stays closely connected to its roots, both in flavor profiles and preparation. Every region of Spain has its own unique dishes and cuisine, but nowhere gives you a more complete picture of Spanish cooking than Madrid. To really get a taste of all that this vibrant city has to offer, you should go on a Madrid food tour. There are many different food tours for all kinds of food lovers, so the only difficult choice is picking which one is for you! Go on a Madrid food tour with Food Lover Tour and you’re guaranteed to go where the locals go!

Experience and Taste Tapas

Madrid has centuries of history, culture and cuisine, so a Madrid food tour is an excellent way to see all of it from a local’s perspective. On our best-selling Tapas Lover Tour you will immerse yourself in the culture of Madrid. Your local guide will show you some of the best spots to have some tasty tapas, featuring traditional Spanish cuisine. Many people have the misconception that by eating tapas you aren’t eating a lot because they are small portions. If you’re hungry at the end of a night of tapeo you’re not doing it right! However, on this Madrid food tour you can expect a generous amount of food to try. Sample some of the dishes that Madrileños themselves love to eat, in some of the most authentic bars around.

Explore a Local Market

Exploring a local food market is a great way to taste and smell fresh, local ingredients. Food markets aren’t just a cool place to shop for fresh food, they’re a place to try the local cuisine as well. Our Market Lover Tour will let to sample traditional delicacies straight from the source, as well as learn the history behind them. This Madrid food tour is a delight for the senses as you will see, smell, and taste delicious, local foods. Your guide will show you around a neighborhood food market where Madrileños do their daily shopping. Prepare to be amazed by the food you will try as well!

See more: A Short List of Very Traditional Restaurants in Madrid

Picoteo: A Spanish Bar Hop

Picoteo is a way to share plates of food in a group and sample a bit off of each plate. This is a great way to try lots of different foods without filling up too fast. The most authentic way to picoteo is to bar-hop to try the best tapas at different bars. Why limit yourself to just one place? On this Madrid food tour you will visit some great bars that offer delicious tapas, often specializing in different dishes. Try picoteo first-hand as you share delicious Spanish cuisine and learn about the history and culture of the food and the restaurants. The Picoteo Lover Tour is designed to show you some of the best Spanish food that Madrid has to offer.

A Madrid food tour is one of the best ways to taste some of the best food the city offers. Even more than that, a food tour really lets you immerse yourself in Spanish culture as you learn and experience the city with a local. Choose your favorite Food Lover Tour Madrid food tour and prepare for a unique culinary experience!