Madrid Tapas and History Food Tour: An Exploration of Culinary Culture & Rich Past
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14 Ratings
Madrid
Embark on a Madrid Tapas and History Food Tour to explore the city's rich culinary culture and fascinating past. Discover iconic dishes, visit historical landmarks, and indulge in delicious tastings. Perfect for couples, families, or friends.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • CASA DE LA CARNICERÍA - Yes, You can take 1000 pictures all by yourself and eat where ever you want but would it be nice to learn all about the city you are visiting and all the things you are eating?

Madrid is a city with a rich history and a diverse culinary culture. A tapas and history tour of Madrid provides an excellent opportunity to discover the city’s most iconic dishes while learning about its history. The tour starts at the historic Plaza Mayor open 1620, where the guide takes visitors through the winding medieval streets to explore Madrid’s food culture.

Your guide will explain to you all about the wonderful tapas you’ll be eating and the history of how Spain became known for Tapas. no visit to Madrid is complete without trying some of its excellent wines, including Rioja and Ribera del Duero, which pair perfectly with the city’s delicious cuisine.

Your guide tells you all about the rich history of Madrid going back to over a thousand years when the Moors ruled Spain.

Our Tapas & History Tour is perfect for couples, families, or groups of friends who want to experience the best of Madrid in a fun and unique way. so all you need to bring is your sense of adventure and your appetite!

What's Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Madrid, enriched by its illustrious past and diverse gastronomic traditions, is a city worth exploring.

An excursion combining both food and history is an ideal way to experience Madrid’s signature delicacies and unravel its past. Starting from the historic landmark of Plaza Mayor, visitors are guided through the labyrinth of streets to experience the true essence of Madrid’s culinary scene.

Our journey includes a visit to the world’s oldest restaurant and one of the three scheduled tapas bars. Our first stop, a family-owned business for 60 years, offers a unique experience. After this, our guide will lead you through the age-old streets of Madrid, highlighting historical landmarks like Plaza Del Sol. The second stop includes an opportunity to savor Madrid’s quintessential garlic shrimp with two additional tastings paired with a Spanish Rioja wine. Finally, we head to our last stop, interspersed with more insights into Madrid’s history. Our third pit-stop will include three more extraordinary tastings.

This tour is suitable for couples, families, or groups of friends.

Location
CASA DE LA CARNICERÍA
Plaza Mayor
Madrid Tapas & History Tour: Meeting Point: Outside Casa De La Carniceria, Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain Under the portico Experience Time: 5:30 to 8:30 (7:30 to 20:30h - Marid Time Zone)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Natallia_r
May 14, 2024
Give it a try - We tried some delicious local foods and had a great time with Naiara. Would recommend to any visitor to Madrid
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Torontasha
May 14, 2024
Excellent - We had a great time with Naiara. She was knowledgeable about the history of Madrid and passionate about Spanish food. She took us to several authentic spots and the food was excellent. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting Madrid.
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Stevenpl6658wh
Mar 19, 2024
Tops in Tapas!! - Great tour full of unique and helpful insights into Madrid as well aa some great food and drink. Our guide, Naiara was outstanding - simply a pleasure to spend time with. Must do if you are a first time visitor to Madrid, or simply want to learn more about this great city.
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Joonseongk2024
Feb 3, 2024
Amazing experience - Naiara was an amazing guide with great energy. She was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and the local food. The places she took us offered local delicacies and drinks. We would not have been able to experience such a wide range of tapas and drink if not her as tourists. Definitely recommending this tour. She even sent us a list of recommended places to go afterward.
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Q131zdkevins
Nov 9, 2023
Special Tour- Not to miss!!! - This tour was so special. NAIARA took us to several hidden gems of Madrid that we would not have seen on our own. We tasted several tapas in several locations. She had a great knowledge of the city history as well. She was so pleasant and you could tell loved what she did. I think this is a great way to really immerse yourself in Madrid’s culture! Highly recommend. Beth and Kevin Skinner, Nov 23
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N688biannemariep
Nov 6, 2023
Super tour - Highly recommended, we liked it very much. The history was very interesting and the restaurants well chosen
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Jason_e
Oct 12, 2023
Enthusiastic guide with interesting stories - Naiara was wonderful. She was fun, enhusiastic, and her stories were interesting. I liked her pictues too.
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Joanne_w
Oct 5, 2023
Highly recommend this informative, delicious tour! - Our tour guide Naiara, is a highly informative, delightful young lady who is an excellent asset for the tour company. She provided us with an excellent food and history tour. Being the only couple on the tour meant we could move easily from place to place to enjoy delicious food in a variety of venues whilst being introduced to the history and buildings of Madrid. Highly recommend!
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Spotspot22
Sep 20, 2023
History and heaps of food - Naiara was fantastic. We were given interesting history along our tour. The food provided was delicious and ample. We were shown a great tip for eating mushrooms and will try at home. We were never rushed and encouraged to ask as many questions as we wanted to and could take as many photos as we liked. Couldnt recommend. More highly. Many thanks Naiara for a great tour
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Kelsey_a
Apr 15, 2024
Tour guide didn’t show - want refund - Tour/guide never met me at meeting place. I waited 25 minutes and they did not show. I would like a refund of the entire tour cost.
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