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Madrid Tapas, Taverns & History Tour

876 reviews

3.5 hours

Max 11

Why take this tour?

Devour are the food specialists in our family, running all of our food tours. They're obsessed with finding the most authentic and tasty food and the biggest characters at the local market. We think that passion makes them the best at what they do.

Highlights

Enjoy 9 tapas and 4 drinks across 4 historic tapas bars in the heart of Madrid.
Embark on a fascinating guided history walk through the oldest part of the city, with stories that come to life through your expert guide.
See iconic landmarks like the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and Puerta del Sol in between stops for tapas.
Try a beloved tapa—sizzling garlic shrimp—at the bar that invented the recipe 80 years ago!
Learn the ins and outs of tapas culture at the city’s most storied bars, and discover how history has shaped the food we eat still to this day in Madrid.
Pair each bite with a beloved local drink and learn how to pour cider the traditional way.

Sites Visited
4 family-run tapas bars
Madrid’s historic center
Plaza Isabel II
Royal Palace
Plaza de las Ramales
Plaza de la Villa
Plaza Mayor
Puerta del Sol
Plaza Santa Ana

Tour Includes
4 tasting stops with 9 tapas and 4 drinks
History walk through Madrid’s historic center
Local English-speaking guide

Eat your way through centuries of Spanish history in one fascinating evening.

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Total Customer Reviews: 876

Verified Ratings

4.8 /5

based on 876 Walks’ customer ratings

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.9/5

Guest Support

4.6/5

Latest reviews

Excellent

Dani is the best guide and all the food was delicious! We had a great time!

Verified · Crystal · Feb 20, 2025 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years

Excellent

Daniel was fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable and funny!

Verified · Gillian · Feb 19, 2025 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years

Great

Arantxa was excellent and her knowledge extensive the only thing we would suggest is that the last stop was disappointing

Verified · John · Feb 15, 2025 · USA · Male · 75 or older years

Excellent

Highly recommended. Tour guide Sean, an excellent historian really provided a balanced history tour as well as the knowledge and guide for each tapas stop. Brilliant evening.

Verified · Stephen · Feb 04, 2025 · United Kingdom · Male · 65 to 74 years

Excellent

I normally don’t participate in group activities but since I had only a few days and no previous experience with Spanish culture, I thought this tour would be a good way to gain understanding and have some fun. Our guide (Cassie) was great!

Verified · Tomoyuki · Jan 30, 2025 · Japan · Male · 45 to 54 years

FAQs

Can my dietary needs be accommodated on this tour?

This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, nut allergies, pescatarians, non-alcoholic options, pregnant women, and gluten free (not celiac disease). If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This experience is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease.

Will my tour run in the order that is described?

Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.