San Miguel Market (Mercado de San Miguel) Tours
Overview
One of Madrid’s most picturesque and popular markets, San Miguel Market (Mercado de San Miguel) is also the city’s oldest. Built in 1916 and recognizable for its wrought-iron and glass facade, the market now houses tapas restaurants, wine bars, bakeries, and other tempting eateries.
The Basics
The only old-fashioned Madrid market to survive into the present day, the San Miguel Market is frequented by locals and tourists alike. Though it once specialized in fresh produce and other ingredients, today—following a renovation that ended in 2009—the covered market is now primarily home to tapas bars, bakeries, and other bars and restaurants.
Given its location near the Plaza Mayor (Madrid’s main square), the San Miguel Market is easy to discover as part of a day of sightseeing. Book a local-led tour to skip past the crowd and taste the market’s highlights, or make a stop as part of a full day out in central Madrid.
Things to Know Before You Go
The San Miguel Market is located in the heart of Madrid, just steps from the Plaza Mayor. If using public transportation, take Metro lines 2 and 5 to Ópera, or lines 1, 2, and 3 to Sol. (Sol is also served by the C3 and C4 Cercanías Madrid commuter trains). You also can take the 3 and N16 buses. If driving, look for parking along the Plaza Mayor.
When to Get There
The San Miguel Market opens daily in the midmorning and closes at midnight, Sunday–Thursday, and at 1am Friday–Saturday. The market can be crowded in the summer months and during peak meal times; visit in the late morning for a quieter experience, or dine like the Spanish and enjoy a late dinner.
Attractions Near San Miguel Market
Thanks to its central location, the San Miguel Market is the perfect place to grab a nibble between sightseeing stops. Nearby you’ll find the Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s main public square; the Royal Palace of Madrid, featuring gardens and 2,000 rooms; Gran Vía, the capital’s upscale shopping street; the Prado, Madrid’s most celebrated art museum; and other must-see attractions.
One of Madrid’s most picturesque and popular markets, San Miguel Market (Mercado de San Miguel) is also the city’s oldest. Built in 1916 and recognizable for its wrought-iron and glass facade, the market now houses tapas restaurants, wine bars, bakeries, and other tempting eateries.
The Basics
The only old-fashioned Madrid market to survive into the present day, the San Miguel Market is frequented by locals and tourists alike. Though it once specialized in fresh produce and other ingredients, today—following a renovation that ended in 2009—the covered market is now primarily home to tapas bars, bakeries, and other bars and restaurants.
Given its location near the Plaza Mayor (Madrid’s main square), the San Miguel Market is easy to discover as part of a day of sightseeing. Book a local-led tour to skip past the crowd and taste the market’s highlights, or make a stop as part of a full day out in central Madrid.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The market primarily focuses on prepared food, but you can still purchase culinary souvenirs—from ham and tinned seafood to bottles of wine and more.
- Bring cash, as not all stallholders may accept credit cards; tapas offer a budget-friendly way to dine.
- The market is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers, though the crowded aisles can be difficult to navigate at busy times.
The San Miguel Market is located in the heart of Madrid, just steps from the Plaza Mayor. If using public transportation, take Metro lines 2 and 5 to Ópera, or lines 1, 2, and 3 to Sol. (Sol is also served by the C3 and C4 Cercanías Madrid commuter trains). You also can take the 3 and N16 buses. If driving, look for parking along the Plaza Mayor.
When to Get There
The San Miguel Market opens daily in the midmorning and closes at midnight, Sunday–Thursday, and at 1am Friday–Saturday. The market can be crowded in the summer months and during peak meal times; visit in the late morning for a quieter experience, or dine like the Spanish and enjoy a late dinner.
Attractions Near San Miguel Market
Thanks to its central location, the San Miguel Market is the perfect place to grab a nibble between sightseeing stops. Nearby you’ll find the Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s main public square; the Royal Palace of Madrid, featuring gardens and 2,000 rooms; Gran Vía, the capital’s upscale shopping street; the Prado, Madrid’s most celebrated art museum; and other must-see attractions.
Address: Plaza de San Miguel, Madrid 28005, Spain
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Madrid Food Tour: Gastronomy & History with Lunch or Dinner
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Treat your taste buds to this 3.5-hour walking tapas tour of Madrid! Gain insight into the cherished Spanish culinary tradition from your local guide as you visit four or five eateries around the city on a lunch or dinner tour. Sample authentic tapas like Iberian ham, locally produced cheeses and paella, accompanied by regional wine or beer at each stop. All tapas and drinks are included, so be sure to bring your walking shoes and your appetite!
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See the influence of centuries of art, culture, architecture, food, and politics on modern-day Madrid on this private, guided tour of the old city. Learn about the people and events that happened here and see iconic sights like the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Almudena Cathedral and more. Smell and sample food in the tapas-filled stalls of the San Miguel market and learn why it’s also called Habsburg, Madrid.
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Discover Madrid in the most comfortable and fun way with this 180-minute tour in Eco Tuk Tuk. Do not leave anything to see in the big city, meet Madrid in a single trip of a lifetime and also the most modern and commercial. Ask our guides to explain the city to you and to take the best photographs you will take on the trip.
Make your stay in Madrid an unforgettable experience and take a great memory of this wonderful city!
We comply with the measures to reduce contagion by the Spanish Ministry of Health's COVID19 for guides and means of transportation.
* Note: in winter tuk-tuk have protective layers against rain and wind. They also have blankets so that our clients do not get cold.
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Madrid at Night Private Walking Tour
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Sample the culinary secrets of Madrid as you taste and tour your way the historic center of the city. You’ll visit eight delicious stops with your group, as your guide fills you in on the rich culture and history of Madrid, and the Spanish approach to food. Your tour will include tastings of savory tapas, sweet treats, and Spanish wines and cider (or a non-alcoholic substitute).
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3 hour Madrid Bike Tour
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With limited time to explore Madrid, it can be tough to see all the top sights. On this bicycle tour perfect for travelers hoping to see more in less time, you can visit several of Madrid's most notable sights, in only a few hours. Just grab your helmet, hop on your bike, and let your guide lead you through some of Madrid's most scenic neighborhoods, like Malasaña and Barrio de Las Letras, with several stops along the way.
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Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Tour in Madrid
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Learn about Spanish culture through its world-famous food on a 4-hour walking tour of Madrid’s historic city center. Taste 12 dishes and four beverages, enough for a breakfast and hearty lunch, and meet the vendors behind each family-run eatery as you go.
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Madrid Gourmet Tapas Walking Tour Including La Latina and Lavapiés
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Private 8-hour Walking Tour of Madrid (Prado & Royal Palace tickets) w/ pick up
Maximize your time in Madrid with a private guide and a personalized tour that lets you explore the city at your own pace. Wander around the historic Puerta del Sol neighborhood, browse the shops along Gran Via, and peek inside the lavish Royal Palace. Stop along the way to tuck into some traditional tapas (own expense) and take photos of the city’s many landmarks, then end the tour with a visit to the Prado Museum.
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This tour is great if it is your first time in Madrid.
You will see everything you need to see in old Madrid and learn everything you need to know about Madrid.
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Forget the fixed timings of conventional walking tours and explore the tapas hotspots of central Madrid with a VoiceMap tour. Download the mobile app and roam from Madrid’s La Latina and Austrias neighbourhoods to its Literary Quarter in your own time via GPS-triggered storytelling. Visit the Mercado de San Miguel, Cava Baja and Calle Huertas, discover new places to eat and learn about Spain’s tapas culture, using the app’s geodata to navigate.
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Art, gardens, monuments, gastronomy, and history are perfectly mixed in those streets of a virtual medieval layout, making Madrid one of the most visited cities in the world and the inspiration of the most varied creators, who for centuries have paid tribute with their work.
Walk with us through the most essential Madrid, where you will discover the true origins of the capital, it's past of fire and water, the same landscape that powerful kings, miraculous saints, and attractive bandits toured, the villa of palace intrigues, the squares of unjust executions and the corners of furtive romances, the place of the war and the one of the reconstruction… the Madrid of yesterday and the Madrid of today!
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Save your energy by sightseeing on an electric Segway during this short tour that includes a visit to the Egyptian Temple of Debod. Learn to ride and maneuver your Segway and roll into the city center to see the opulent Royal Palace, Plaza de Espana and more. Next, visit the ancient temple gifted to Spain from Egypt and erected at one of the highest vistas in Madrid.
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Old city and Madrid río by segway
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Save your feet and see more of Madrid as you experience the top city highlights aboard a sleek Segway scooter during this tour. Glide along on your electric-powered ride as you discover Madrid landmarks including the food-focused San Miguel Market, the Plaza Mayor, the Palacio Real (Royal Palace), Almudena Cathedral, the riverside Parque Madrid Rio and much more.
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Get a taste of Madrid’s culinary scene on a tapas walking tour led by a guide. Explore the local haunts in three of the city's neighborhoods, sampling tapas and learning about the history of Madrid’s literary quarter as you go. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere and personalized attention on this small-group tour, where numbers are limited to 12 people.
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Explore Madrid by electric bike on a 2- or 3-hour sightseeing tour through the heart of the city. Enjoy the flexibility to pedal as much or as little as you want, using the bike’s electric assist so you can cruise with little effort. Visit historic neighborhoods, bustling plazas, gardens, and a path along the Manzanares River, with all necessary equipment provided. Departures are available throughout the day.
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Explore Madrid’s Retiro Park area by Segway with this experience! You'll start with a safety training during which you'll learn how to properly navigate a Segway. You'll then cross through Plaza Mayor, continuing along past popular sights such as the Prado Museum and Church of San Jerónimo el Real before ending at Santiago Street.
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Explore Madrid’s ancient history and modern life during this guided Segway tour that lets you see more of the city without all the walking. Learn to ride your self-balancing, electric Segway and roll through the narrow streets past shops and through a bustling market. Glide your machine over cobblestones and stop to take in statues and plazas before visiting the Egyptian Temple of Debod overlooking the city.
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Cycle through Madrid like a local on this half-day tour. Cover all the landmarks and highlights of Madrid in a single tour without the hindrance of glassed-in bus windows between you and the sights. Simply follow your guide through the ins and outs of the city, finding small alleys and cycling paths you might not otherwise find on your own. Sights include Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, El Escorial, and others.
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See the best of Madrid with this small-group combo tour of the Old City and the Royal Palace, complete with skip-the-line access. You'll start with the palace, visiting major attractions such as the Throne Room and the Hall of Alabarderos, with plenty of time to stop and admire works by the likes of Velázquez, Goya, and Caravaggio. Then it's off to the Old Town, with stops at the San Miguel Market and at the world's oldest restaurant.
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