Madrid Historical and Food Tour: Explore Old Town and Taste Traditional Tapas
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12 Ratings
Madrid
Embark on a captivating journey through Madrid's old town, indulging in delicious tapas and uncovering the city's rich history and architecture. Join us for a fun-filled tour with a knowledgeable guide and a friendly atmosphere!
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plaza Mayor - Plaza Mayor is a symbol of Madrid and must not be missed. Building work began on this huge open area in the city centre in the 17th Century. We’ll talk about its history and evolution throughout the centuries.
  • Arco de Cuchilleros - Passing trough the Cuchilleros arch, we’ll proceed to visit “Sobrino de Botín” a Spanish restaurant in Madrid, founded in 1725. We’ll have the opportunity to go inside and explore it from top to bottom.
  • Mercado San Miguel - Located in the heart of Madrid, the Mercado de San Miguel is a monument to Spanish cuisine, meeting point for food lovers. There, we will eat nd drink some of the best products this city has to offer you.
  • Plaza de la Villa - Plaza de la Villa is one of Madrid’s best-preserved historical monuments. We’ll talk about it’s buildings and their history as well as a super important figure of the once feared Spanish Armada.
  • Plaza de la Cruz Verde - Here we’ll go from A to Z about the Spanish inquisition. The what, where and why, and also why does it stands out from the other ones.
  • Puente de Segovia - The Segovia Viaduct is a viaduct in the La Latina neighborhood in Madrid, Spain. Throughout the centuries the area has been a major crossroad. A later version was built in 1934 to replace the previous iron one erected in 1874
  • Parque Emir Mohamed I - Here we’ll really come to understand Madrid’s roots. How was it born and its actual purpose back then.
  • Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena - Madrid’s cathedral, which stands in Hapsburg Madrid, has a short but tortuous history.
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spanish: Palacio Real de Madrid) is the official residence of the Spanish royal family at the city of Madrid, although now used only for state ceremonies. The palace is the largest functioning royal palace and the largest by floor area in Europe.

From the outside (we won’t go inside), we’ll talk about all of its history up until to today!

What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Alcoholic beverages available
What's Not Included
  • Gratuites
Additional Information

Join me for a personal journey filled with fascinating history, wonderful architecture, amusing tales, light-hearted humor, and exceptional food. We will meet at Plaza Mayor, then venture through the ancient city center, pausing at a local market to enjoy appetizers and beverages. Afterward, we will resume our excursion through the oldest and most intriguing parts of the old town, culminating in a spectacular view of the Royal Palace. After indulging in the rich history, we’ll end our tour at a charming gourmet restaurant where you’ll savor various exquisite, chef-prepared tapas, local beverages and a unique traditional spirit deeply rooted in the city’s history. Also, apart from the gustatory delights, we will have time to relax, get to know each other more, and share a few laughs. I aim to make you feel like you’re touring the city with a group of friends, one of whom happens to have a wealth of knowledge about it and is eager to share it with you!

Location
Plaza Mayor
The meeting point is right in front of the Plaza Mayor’s tourist information office (the building with the pretty paintings and flags). I’ll be right by the "i" sign.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mson
Mar 13, 2024
The only tour you need - A nice food tour with a lot of history about old Madrid by a very knowledgeable guide. Easy but educational.
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Goplaces67912694572
Mar 12, 2024
Best trip in Madrid - If you only want to go one trip in Madrid chose this one. You will learn a lot of Spain and Madrid together with lovely food.
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Roberthz9484az
Jan 30, 2024
Experience Madrid’s history and food. - My wife and Ioved our private 3 hour tour with Able. We really enjoyed all the sites and especially visiting the oldest restaurant in the world Restaurante Botin and seeing the wine cellar which opened in 1725. Able expressed such passion for Madrid’s history and we also enjoyed his humor. We would recommend this tour for everyone.
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Jheinisch2024
Jan 21, 2024
Excellent tour! - I booked this tour for me and my family while we were in Madrid and we had an amazing time! Abel was very knowledgeable about the city and was very patient and accommodating.
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Cairnsoconnors
Jan 8, 2024
Abel's Tour.... - Abel was a great guide and we recommend him to anyone interested in getting to know some of the history of Madrid in a casual walking environment. The tour includes a couple of stops, firstly for morning tea then for lunch. Very informative and certainly value for money. Thanks Abel.
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Jmilescespedes
Dec 28, 2023
Fantastic Experience! - Abel is the best tour guide in Madrid, hands down. He takes the time to explain to you the history of the places you're visiting and contextualizing it within the modern day Madrid. The food is outstanding as well, top notch! I've been on his experience twice and have been a happy customer both times. When I bring my parents to Madrid I'll be booking a third time for sure!
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Vonatron
Dec 23, 2023
Great tour with history, culture, and food! - Great experience!! Abel is super knowledgeable on history, culture, and food, but is also incredibly nice and makes the tour interactive for everyone. We booked this on our first day in Madrid and it was a great way to kick off our trip. It was helpful to get context on the city and a local's perspective on what to eat and where to go, and Abel is also able to help answer any other questions and give suggestions. Thank you!
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Acenick3000
Dec 12, 2023
One of the best city tours I've done! - Abel is an absolutely excellent guide who clearly has a ton of passion and knowledge about Madrid! He is charismatic and adjusted the tour to account for what we had already seen. Plenty of excellent food and Spanish dishes that we hadn't tried yet, it was an perfect intro to the city.
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Paradise530148
Dec 12, 2023
Great experience! - Abel was an amazing tour guide! He balanced showing us the history or Madrid with showing us some delicious food. He was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Madrid, which made the experience that much better. This was my first ever tour where I was happy I did it!
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Akaidano
Dec 9, 2023
Worth every penny! - Abel was an incredible guide. You could tell how passionate he is about the history, food and culture of Madrid. Would recommend this tour to all my friends. Left with a fully belly and lifetime of memories!
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