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Madrid Tapas, Taverns & History Tour

843 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: 843

Verified Ratings

4.8 /5

based on 843 Walks’ customer ratings

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.9/5

Guest Support

4.6/5

Latest reviews

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 12, 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

Excellent

Daniela was *the* best guide for this tour. His passion for both history and food was shining throughout our tour. He made it enjoyable, entertaining and I don’t think I could’ve asked for a better guide.

Verified · Keishla · Nov 09, 2024 · USA · Female · 25 to 34 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.