Madrid Tapas, Taverns & History Tour

879

3.5 h

All Day

11 max

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Overview

Weaving between century-old tapas bars, historic plazas, and mystery-filled streets, discover how the story of Madrid is as much a tale of kings and wars as it is one of garlic shrimp and crusty bread. This Madrid tapas tour is as classic as it gets, which means that no bar is ever too crowded—there’s always room for a few more!

Enjoy 9+ tapas and 4 drinks at 4 family-run tapas bars (enough for a full dinner) perfectly blended with a fascinating guided walking tour through historic Madrid (2.8 kms/1.7 miles walking in total, with stops along the way).
Discover the secrets of a real Madrid tapas crawl while coming face-to-face with history in century-old bars.
Dig into a tapas bar classic—garlic shrimp—at the bar that masterminded the recipe.
Sip local drinks like a popular wine cocktail that's a better version of sangria and learn to pour your own cider.
Try the foods that define Madrid and learn how history has shaped the food we eat today.

Madrid Tapas Tour Itinerary

Start your Madrid tapas tour in a historic tavern where you’ll sip vermouth and try typical aperitivo bites like Manchego cheese. This traditional stop will be your introduction to what going out for tapas really means in Madrid.

Next up is a cozy, family-run spot that was once a horse stable, but today, it’s all about homemade Asturian flavors and warm hospitality. Here, you’ll witness the traditional Asturian cider pour—and even give it a go yourself! Then, sip your fres...

This tour is adaptable for

Vegetarians
Pescatarians
Gluten free (not celiacs)
Dairy free
Non-alcoholic options
Pregnant women

We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This tour is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease.

Price

$97

Free Cancellation

Our Pledge to Sustainable Tourism in Madrid

Madrid is where the story of Devour Tours began, and we’re proud to still be working with many of the same familiar faces that our very first Devourers got to know back in 2012! As the Madrid we know and love changes more with each passing year, it’s more important than ever to support its small, family-run food businesses. From madrileños whose roots in the city date back generations, to immigrants from other regions of Spain (and even across the world!) bringing their culinary traditions to the city, each of them forms part of Madrid’s heart and soul—and we can’t wait for you to meet them.

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Meeting Point

Calle de la Misericordia, 2 in Plaza de las Descalzas, by the ornate entryway

Total Customer Reviews: 879

Verified Ratings

4.8 /5

based on 879 Devour customer ratings

Rating Summary by Category

Guide
4.9/5
Food & Drink
4.6/5
Guest Support

        4.6/5
      

Latest Reviews

Excellent

Our guide, Rosita, took us to several tapas bars known for their specialties. It was wonderful. As we walked, she gave us a history of the area. It was a very fun evening of good food and meeting new people.

Verified · Dianne · Feb 27, 2025 · USA · Female · 75 or older years

Excellent

Dani is the best guide and all the food was delicious! We had a great time!

Verified · Crystal · Feb 20, 2025 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years

Excellent

Daniel was fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable and funny!

Verified · Gillian · Feb 19, 2025 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years

Great

Arantxa was excellent and her knowledge extensive the only thing we would suggest is that the last stop was disappointing

Verified · John · Feb 15, 2025 · USA · Male · 75 or older years

Excellent

Highly recommended. Tour guide Sean, an excellent historian really provided a balanced history tour as well as the knowledge and guide for each tapas stop. Brilliant evening.