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Madrid Tapas and Wine: An Interactive Tasting Experience in the Historical Literary Quarter

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Embark on an interactive tasting experience in Madrid's historical Literary Quarter. Explore the city's best tapas bars, each with its own unique story, and indulge in perfectly paired tapas and Spanish wines.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Literary Quarter (Barrio de Las Letras) - Start things off with a stroll through Madrid’s best neighborhood for a night out: the vibrant Literary Quarter. Get a sense of atmosphere through the beautiful architecture that surrounds you as you pass by locals making their way to their favorite bars for an aperitif—which you’ll do next!
Los Gatos - The first stop of your Madrid tapas and wine tour is one of the most eccentric taverns in the Literary Quarter, filled with unusual antiques and even an authentic Picasso. Come evening, this aptly named bar is constantly packed with dozens of “gatos” (a local nickname for Madrid residents) beginning their nights out with vermouth and light bites. You’ll do just the same, pairing your flavorsome vermouth with a selection of tostas (open-faced sandwiches with a variety of ingredients) and the famous gilda, a savory skewer of pickled ingredients with roots in the north of Spain.
Plaza de Santa Ana - Dive deeper into the neighborhood of Las Letras as you soak up the lively atmosphere of a Madrid evening. Stroll the cobblestone streets and marvel at buildings that have been standing for centuries and whose stories helped shape the neighborhood.
Ferretería Restaurante - Head to your next tapas bar: a neighborhood institution with roots in the 17th century that today is an essential stop on a Madrid-style night on the town. You’ll be treated to two white wines, crispy homemade croquettes, and a selection of Spanish cheeses while your guide shares insider knowledge on how to decode Spanish wine and read a wine label like a pro.
Taberna de la Elisa - The final stop of your tapas and wine tour is a centennial tavern in the heart of the Literary Quarter. This historical landmark nearly closed down forever before three local chefs brought it back to life in recent years. It’s the perfect place to end your evening with a fun wine challenge as you blind-taste two essential Spanish reds. Both pair perfectly with the shared plates you’ll pass around the table: potatoes with spicy sauce and garlic aioli (patatas bravas), stuffed mushrooms, and the finest cut of Iberian pork available.

What's Included

7+ tapas selections
Guidance from an English-speaking expert
Tasting of 5 distinct Spanish wines
Intimate small group experience: maximum 12 participants

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

Additional Information

Join a knowledgeable tour guide in discovering Madrid’s famed Literary Quarter, where you’ll get to experience some of the finest local food joints. Each establishment provides its own distinct tale as you savor a combination of tapas, wine, and Madrid’s beloved pre-meal drink: vermouth.

From concocting your own vermouth to understanding the details of a Spanish wine label, envision this as your quick study guide to the world of Spanish wine.

This tour is in English.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
This tour is not recommended for vegans and children..
This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, gluten free (though we cannot guarantee there isn´t cross contamination as we are not in the kitchens, in the cases of Celiac).
Those with dietary restrictions should leave a note in the booking so we can accommodate.
Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible. There is uneven cobblestone streets. Roughly 1.8KM are covered during this tour at a slow pace.

Location

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Plaza de las Cortes

This tour meets at Calle de San Augustin 2. Your guide will be waiting for you by the statue of a man with a cane holding a red Devour Tours tote bag or sign.

Cancellation Policy

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

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A8211ymkims

Apr 12, 2024

Wonderful evening of tapas and wine! - We booked this tour last minute and loved it! Arantxa was a wonderful, knowledgeable, and thoughtful tour guide. My husband is a pescatarian and she made sure there was a special tapa's dish for him at each location that did not contain any meat. When I say we booked it last minute - we booked it the night before and she was still able to accommodate our special request! We learned a lot about local culture, ate delicious food, and drank lovely wines from the different regions. If you are thinking about booking this tour - Do it! We also loved that it was a small group, only 4 couples.