Madrid Tapas, Taverns & History Tour

849 reviews

3 hours

Max 10

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 8+ tapas and 4 drinks across 3 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.
  • 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, from flavorsome vermouth to a more authentic alternative to sangria.
  • Sites Visited
  • 3 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
  • 3 tasting stops with 8 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: 849

Verified Ratings
4.8 /5
based on 849 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Guide
4.9/5
Guest Support
4.6/5
Latest reviews
Excellent
The tapas tour is an amazing experience. We visited 3 restaurants and sampled food and drink at each one. Danny, our guide, was an amazing host. Very knowledgeable and passionate about his city of Madrid.
Verified · William · Nov 19, 2024 · USA · Male · 75 or older years
Excellent
Our tapas tour guide , Flo, was amazing - she guided us with the perfect mix of humor, historical anecdotes and her love of food and wine. Thanks, Flo!
Verified · Laurie · Nov 12, 2024 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
Great tour! Learned a lot about Madrid history and culinary scene while enjoying typical food and drink in local establishments.
Verified · Linda · Nov 12, 2024 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
Great way to start a holiday 8n Madrid and Spain. The tour gave us confidence to try other taps bars and revisit those we went to on tour.
Verified · Peter · Nov 11, 2024 · Australia · Male · 75 or older years
Great
Great food tour in Madrid. The guide was entertaining and also gave us a bit of history which was great. The food was delicious
Verified · sharon · Nov 10, 2024 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years

FAQs

Can my dietary needs be accommodated on this tour?
This tour is adaptable for: - Vegetarians - Pescatarians - Dairy free - Pregnant women We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This tour is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease. Due to the amount of wine stops on this tour, it is not recommended for children.
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.

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