Spanish sweets tour of madrid

Treat your taste buds to a 2-hour walking tour of Madrid’s finest sweet shops, led by an expert local guide! Visiting four eateries in total, the sugary experience includes several samples of traditional Spanish sweets, like ‘churros,’ that are created from time-tested recipes. Learn of the different treats – their origins and ingredients – while snacking, and browse each store for sweet souvenirs to take home.

Numbers are limited to 15 on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention from a guide.

Meet your guide near Puerto del Sol in central Madrid, and then set off on your walking tour, visiting four different sweet shops and sampling their specialties. As you walk, chat with your guide about the nation’s love for sugary treats that are often made to centuries-old recipes.

Spanish sweets are generally made inside the ubiquitous pastelerías (pastry shops) and cafés that throng the streets, so head inside to discover some of their delights. Sweet samples vary each time – Spain is a country that embraces seasonal cooking – but typical treats often include churros, sugary frittered donuts that are ideal for dunking in rich hot chocolate.

As you nibble on your sugary morsels, learn about how they are made and their place in Spanish cuisine. While dishes like churros are enjoyed as a daytime snack in many other countries, the sweet-loving Spaniards often eat them for breakfast!

Hear about the use of local ingredients like nuts and honey, and learn about the different desserts and sweets that they feature in. The seasonal treat of turron is made by combining honey, almonds, egg whites and sugar to create a sticky – yet delicious – nougat.

After two hours of sweet sampling and shopping for treats to take home (own expense), finish your tour near Plaza Jacinto Benavente.