Old Town Tour: History, Food & Fun

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: 24 hours
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…
What's Included
  • Food & Drink in two different places
  • Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuites
Additional Information

Join an intimate tour that beautifully blends history, architecture, amusing anecdotes, a few jokes, and incredibly delicious food. The journey begins at the Plaza Mayor and winds through the old town, with a stop at a local market to savor some appetizers and drinks. The historical exploration continues through the most ancient and fascinating parts of…

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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Maryna
May 27, 2025
Great guide and wonderful tour! - Abel was very friendly and welcoming. He speaks English very well, and is very knowledgeable about the area. This was a great tour, highly recommended!
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Tpashnyak
May 23, 2025
Must Do in Madrid - Abel created an amazing tour, with a perfect blend of history, engaging storytelling, and delicious tapas and drinks. We stopped by two food establishments, a bustling food market and a restaurant, both highly respected and established places. There was a delicious cocktail at each stop (juice or water available to non-drinkers). We had huge charcuterie platters to share at the market (assorted cheeses, meats, olives, bread, etc.) and yummy local sausages and garlic mushrooms with bread for dipping at the other place. Got a quick private of the Botin, the oldest restaurant in the world! Do not hesitate to book this tour.
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Ritam_p
May 14, 2025
Wonderful ! - This was one of the most enjoyable few hours that I have spent, walking around both usual and unusual Madrid locations with Abel, a most charming and engaging guide. He had our small group participating in the learning experience while knitting social relationships. Just a really uplifting experience.
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Shari_j
Apr 25, 2025
Perfect way to learn about Madrid - Abel was great! He kept us engaged in the history of Madrid and fed us great food along with yummy drinks. The pace was perfect. Best thing we did in Madrid
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Julia_m
Apr 16, 2025
First time in Madrid! - There are many things to like about the tour, great for first timers in Madrid and if you want to get the one on one time with your guide, Abel is super knowledgeable. We had a great time!
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Sharonb_t
Apr 15, 2025
The Historical Walk on the West Side of Old Madrid - Abel was a fantastic Tour Guide with a lot of knowledge about Madrid, he highlight the difference between the west end and the east end of the city from the Mayor Plaza. I am glad we tour through the West Side with Abel and he had a chance to show us a lot of the more historical location on that side of the city. Abel even got us a visit into the oldest Madrid Restaurant, BOTIN, with a roasting oven that has not been turned off over the centuries. He also shared with us the very tasty lunch made with Potatoes product --- LOVED it!!!
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Danielle_w
Jan 26, 2025
Walking Madrid: Food, history & fantastic guide - First, Abel is a fantastic guide and great person. Our small group really enjoyed the time with him. This walking tour was a perfect mix of historical significance and enjoying some food. Also the perfect length of time covering a lot ground in a few hours. (But at leisurely pace) I recommend doing this tour at the beginning of tour stay, then you go back and visit the landmarks. Abel also had a lot of great recommendations for restaurants, things to do and what not to miss in Madrid. I highly recommend this tour and so glad I booked it over the others.
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Babetteve
Jan 3, 2025
Madrid in 4 hours with Abel - The Tourguide Abel, is super knowledgeable and makes us feel very comfortable to ask any questions! Loved it!
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444hsbpg7g
Jan 2, 2025
Highly Recommend! - Abel was the perfect tour guide! He was extremely knowledgeable of the history and made it engaging and fun. He also knew the locals and could recommend the best food and places to try. I appreciated that he still took me on the tour, even though we didn’t have a full group - it was a very fun and insightful experience!
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Daniel_a
Dec 30, 2024
It was Great and fun... - It was Great and fun learning experience about the Madrid old town bites and sips, and our tour Guide Abel Acevedo with his funny and very knowledgeable about the important & historical buildings made the tour an amazing time.
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From $87
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).