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
  • Plaza Mayor - The main public square located in the center of Madrid, boasting over 400 years of history
  • 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
  • Dinner
  • 4 iconic stops at historic Madrid taverns
  • Small group
  • History walks: Between stops, including key landmarks like the Plaza Mayor
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

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

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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Jodid197
Apr 8, 2026
Highly recommend! - Borja was great. We had so much fun and tasted so many delicious treats. Great way to get to know Madrid. Borja was fun and knowledgeable and helped us to gel as a group. Highly recommend!
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Lou
Apr 8, 2026
Tour was great, as was our guide Borja - We made 5 stops with different dishes and drinks … Borja our guide was amazing. Knowledgable, excellent English and very sociable.
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Sjcbdc
Apr 8, 2026
This tour will not disappoint! - Borja was the best guide. We loved every thing about the tour and every bite!
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Companion640187
Apr 8, 2026
Food tour - Boraj was an excellent guide on the food tour
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Jet528096
Apr 8, 2026
Great food and fun history - Tia was great! A little history, more than enough food and ALL so good! Bora was our guide. Very engaging, humorous and easy going!
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Sjcbdc
Apr 8, 2026
Just the best food tour! - Just the best tour with fabulous guide and delicious food. Thanks!
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Jenny
Apr 8, 2026
Excellent tour!! - Borja was an outstanding guide. Very informative and helpful. Food choices were excellent.
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576siobhant
Apr 7, 2026
Great tour - Mateo was a great knowledgable guide. We really enjoyed the food and drinks on offer. Overall we really enjoyed this tour and would recommend, it’s a nice way to spend the evening.
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170gillh
Apr 7, 2026
Terrific tapas tour! - We had a great time with Mateo on our Madrid tapas tour. He shared delicious food and interesting history about the taverns and the areas we visited. We met some wonderful visitors as well.
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343gordont
Apr 6, 2026
Great experience - Great experience with Mateo, wonderful guide. Great knowledge of Madrid and the food we had. All the dishes were amazing but the churros at the end were something else!!!!
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From $81
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).