Madrid Tapas Tour: Taste History in Taverns

Embark on a Madrid tapas tour, savor authentic flavors, and uncover the city’s rich history with expert guides. Experience tradition and culture firsthand.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza de Isabel II - Statue of Queen Isabel II, Royal Opera House of Madrid
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - The Royal Palace and Statue of King Felipe IV
  • Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena - The Cathedral of Madrid
  • Literary Quarter (Barrio de Las Letras) - Depending on the tour, there may be 1 or 2 stops in this area
What's Included
  • Expert local guide: Providing historical insight and stories along the way
  • 4 iconic stops at historic Madrid taverns
  • Dinner
  • History walks: Between stops, including key landmarks like the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor
  • Small group (10 person max)
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup
Additional Information

Experience the true spirit of Madrid on an unforgettable tapas and history tour through the city’s Royal and Literary Quarters. Led by local experts with extensive knowledge of Madrid, participants will explore four of the most iconic and historic taverns, each boasting a rich heritage that spans generations. Savor authentic Spanish tapas, complemented…

Location
C. de Arrieta, 2
Calle de Arrieta
Go to the corner of Plaza de Isabel II, by the Teatro Real (Opera Palace), at the intersection with Calle de Arrieta. Your guide will be carrying a white tote bag with the Spain Food Sherpas logo on it.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Susiq51
May 28, 2025
Definitely try this amazing tapas and wine history tour. - Amazing wine history and tapas experience with Daniel. Great fun, knowledgeable guide, brought to life the city’s tapas history with places we would never have found without him. The food experience was amazing, totally gastronomy delicious. Small group was great fun to. Definitely recommend trying this one. Such welcoming establishments for all the places we visited too.
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Wethered
May 25, 2025
Great tour to do on your first night in Madrid. - Great introduction to Spanish history, tapas and accompanying drinks by the effervescent EJ! We loved having a small group and learning about the Spanish foodie world.
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S3178knrogerc
May 24, 2025
Friendly and interesting - Lovely tour and very friendly with interesting stops. Ejeane was really friendly and knowledgeable, and the venues were very welcoming.
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179marinak
May 24, 2025
Amazing - Highly recommended!!!!! I went with Ejeanne and she was sweet, pleasant, knowledgeable and super friendly!!!!! Food was amazing as well as a guide
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Stanleytoews
May 20, 2025
Great tour in Madrid! - Ejeanne was a great guide on our first trip to Madrid. Loved getting a blend of history/sights & food! The garlic shrimp was my favorite. Ejeanne brought a lot of energy and enthusiasm!
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855jennim
May 12, 2025
Great Tapas and Drinks Tour - Ejeanne was a terrific guide. She gave as an interesting history of Madrid and lots a great food and drinks. The small group experience made it a lot of fun. You will not leave hungry!
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Lcctulum_mexico
May 7, 2025
Delicious food, a bit of history and great tapas tour! - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our tapas tour with Dani. He was a great guide mixing great knowledge of food and history. Our group of 10 was just the right size and fun to get to know. The tapas were delicious as were the drinks. We got to enjoy some gorgeous historic restaurants right here in city center. Eating patterns in Spain are a bit different so Dani helped us navigate the food and the culture. This was well worth our time and money and one of our best tours here in Madrid.
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T4016grchrist
May 7, 2025
Great experience in mDrid - Fantastic experience with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide (Danny). Saw places in the city and had some great food and drink we’d unlikely have found under normal circumstances.
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Noahh732
May 7, 2025
Absolute Must in Madrid - This was our best experience in Spain. Dani was a fantastic tour who had incredible stories, history and let us know the best tapas and drinks in the city. Highly recommend this tour/company/guide. Safety was valued, and experience is as worth every penny.
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3seasonedtravelers
May 25, 2025
Good information and tapas - We had a good time on the tapas tour. We learned a lot about the area. Ejeanne was a good tour guide. The restaurants we went to had a lot of history. We were able to go in a tour of the wine cellar at the first restaurant which was very unique. We had four stops but I would’ve been glad to have paid more for a dessert stop at the end. We went by the monastery where the cloister nuns sell homemade cookies. It would have been a unique experience to stop and buy the cookies, but this was not on the itinerary. Overall the tour was good, but we went to get churros and chocolate on our own to finish the meal. Ejeanne was very helpful with directions and places to visit.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).