Madrid Cheese Tours: the 4 Worth Booking

1.Sangria Workshop and Tasting with Local Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22Our pick

Meet in central Madrid at 5:00 pm for a small English-language workshop led by guides such as Ivan, Dani, or Lila. Prepare and taste red, white, and sherry-based sangrias, then pair them with Manchego and other Spanish cheeses. Vegan and alcohol-free options are available.

“Wow! What a great experience. All you can eat wine, cheese and bread! Ivan was so patient with our group and when the wine was running short, he ran to the kitchen.. and I mean "ran" and refilled it for us. Clearly a guy who loves his job and works hard. Best bang for your buck in Madrid speaking tour wise.”

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2.Central Madrid: Sangría Workshop & Tasting with Local Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 82 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

In central Madrid, an English- or Spanish-speaking host such as Lila, Miguel, or Iván guides you through making two or three sangrias, from classic red to white or sherry-based styles. You will also taste local cheeses, including Manchego, with vegan and nonalcoholic options available.

“We had an excellent time making different types of Sangria, and matching these with cheese. It was excellent value for money and the interaction element was so good. Lila our guide was amazing and very knowledgable about the process of sangria making, as well as the different types of cheese. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend this activity.”

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3.Gourmet Experience: Tasting of Spanish Cheeses and Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Meet your host near Plaza Mayor for a two-hour tasting of four Spanish cheeses with protected designations of origin and four regional wines. Hosts such as Toni, Anthony, and Yirelis have led sessions in several languages, explaining pairings, regions, and Spanish food culture in a friendly setting.

“Yirelis was a fantastic guide through our wine and cheese tasting!”

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4.Gourmet Experience: Tasting of Spanish Cheese and Exclusive Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Meet at 6 pm in central Madrid for a 70-minute tasting of Mahón, Manchego, Murcia in wine, and San Simón da Costa cheeses with Spanish wines. Guides such as Carlos, Jesús, and Marcos explain regional flavors, pairings, jamón ibérico, and Spanish food culture.

“This was a delightful experience! Jesus was welcoming and a lot of fun. He’s very knowledgeable about wines & cheeses and his enthusiasm is contagious! We really enjoyed the wines & cheeses and the jamón ibérico too! The location is very easy to find and the facility was wonderful—very modern with a beautiful view.”

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