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
  • Admission fees
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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Koonanjm8
Jul 9, 2025
Culinary experience with a touch of history and good company. - Ejeanne was our guide for this food tour. Everything went so smoothly. The communication prior to the trip was very good. There was a perfect balance of walking and visiting restaurants. All of the establishments we visited served excellent food and the portions were much more than we expected. The value of the experience far exceeded the actual price of the tour. Our group size was in 12 individuals, which was not too large a group. Ejeanne was very engaging with every member of our group. She shared interesting pieces of information during our tour through the city. This was the first time we’ve ever done a food tour in any trip we have taken and based on this experience it is now something we plan on doing on upcoming vacations.
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Ealane135
Jul 9, 2025
All of the places we visited were excellent! - Ejeanne was an excellent tour guide. She had so much knowledge and her English and Spanish were great. The food and history of the area was all wonderful! Would definitely recommend.
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Passion
Jul 8, 2025
Vacation! - Truly each spot was better than the next. Every dish was just incredible and rich. The historical aspects were also incredible but lord the food was delicious. Ejeanne was an incredible guide and would 100% trust her with my food any day!
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548veronicaz
Jul 6, 2025
Absolutely amazing food tour!! - This tour was amazing! Ejeanne was a fabulous tour guide; her knowledge of the city was immense. You will eat so much on this tour- we so full by the time we made our final stop! If you want to experience the culture and food of Madrid, this is the tour for you!!
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Matthew
Jun 28, 2025
Awesome guide and experience! - Daniel was great and helped us with the rain by letting us use his umbrella. We visited many different Tapas bars, learned how to identify their specialties, how to slow down and enjoy the moment!
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Coralie
Jun 24, 2025
Fantastic tapas and historic walking trip Madrid - Our guide was fun, informative and took us to some amazing places that we never would have found ourselves. The group got on so well we stayed at the last stop and had another drink together. Great memories
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639tarao
Jun 23, 2025
Tapas tasting - The knowledge Ejeanne has been great and been smashing answering all the questions perfectly and was interesting would definitely recommend her.
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Bruce
Jun 19, 2025
Great experience - Ejeanne was a great guide and all 4 stops were very tasty and different. Best was the shrimp at the last tavern 🍺. Chocolate cake dessert was a bonus.
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Hudjiebears78
Jun 19, 2025
Madrid Tapas tour and guide. - We had an amazing time, Ejeanne was an amazing guide and made the tour fun and informative. Plus, she gave some good tips on other locations!
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M8236dcrachelj
Jun 10, 2025
Dani is the best guide in all of Spain!! - Dani is the best guide in all of Spain!! Also, the booking process was simple and provided easy to follow instructions. I really appreciated Dani checking in before the tour to confirm and for being on time to meet us. I enjoyed the small size and the pace we traveled at. I did not feel rushed and enjoyed learning more about Spain and Madrid. Dani’s love for the city shows in how he shares the history. Five stars!
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From $92
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).