De Mercados: A Neighborhood Market and Food Tour

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English
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Discover Madrid's authentic flavors with a guided market and food tour in Malasaña. Enjoy churros, Iberian ham, and tapas, exploring the vibrant stalls and meeting passionate local artisans.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Spend the morning exploring Malasaña, only a fifteen-minute walk from the central Sol plaza. This beautiful neighborhood offers a true slice of Madrid life. You'll get the chance to meet some of the people preserving Spanish food traditions and taste their favorite bites.


Kick off the day with freshly fried churros and hot chocolate, meet the churro makers and see how they make this must-try Madrid treat. Visit specialty shops to taste the city's best Iberian ham and organic olive oil. Taste your way through the neighborhood's iconic fresh food market. Then sit down to a tapas lunch featuring ingredients from the market!


On this 2.5-hour tour you'll discover corners of the city you would never find on your own with a guide who will make you feel like you're spending the morning with an old friend! Have a chance to get answers to all your Spain questions and get insider tips for planning the rest of your time in Madrid or wherever your Spain journey takes you.

What You Get

Lunch
Visit 6 tasting stops and try local favorites like churros, ham, olives, sizzling garlic shrimp and of course classic Madrid drinks like a tinto de verano, the local version of sangria!
Alcoholic beverages
From the local lager beer to the iconic tinto de verano, taste the liquid heroes of Madrid's tapas culture! Two beverages included. Non-alcoholic drinks also available.
Tea and coffee
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Malasana (Pass By)

Explore the hip and historic Malasaña neighborhood. Discover the stories of modern Madrid as you walk the narrow streets of this centuries-old neighborhood.
1

Mercado Barcelo

Eat your way through the traditional fresh foods market. Discover how to shop like a local as you meet the market vendors and taste their specialties!
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Plaza de San Ildefonso

Uncover the history of this bustling square and learn why it is so important to the neighborhood.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Estación metro Tribunal escalera, Calle de Fuencarral, Madrid Comunidad de Madrid, Spain, ES, 28004

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Your guide will be holding a "Walk and Eat" sign on the southeast corner of Calle Fuencarral and Calle Barceló just in front of the Calle Barceló exit of the Tribunal Metro stop.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note that the time is in Central European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: May 12, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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