Madrid Tapas, Taverns & History Tour

873

3.5 h
All Day
11 max

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!

What's Included

  • 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...

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Dietary Accommodations

Dietary Accommodations

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.

Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.

Price
from $83
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

We'll meet in Plaza de las Descalzas by the ornate entryway located adjacent to the ElMonte de Madrid shop. You'll see two statues positioned along the shop's exterior to your left. The entryway is located on the far side of Plaza de las Descalzas from the road (Calle de la Misericordia). Your guide will be holding a red Devour Tours bag and a Devour Madrid sign.

Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

Meeting Point Map

Total Customer Reviews: 873

Verified Ratings
4.8 /5
based on 873 Devour customer ratings
based on 873 Devour customer ratings
Rating Summary by Category
Guide
4.9/5
Food & Drink
4.6/5
Guest Support
4.6/5

Latest Reviews

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.
Verified · Stephen · Feb 04, 2025 · United Kingdom · Male · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
I normally don’t participate in group activities but since I had only a few days and no previous experience with Spanish culture, I thought this tour would be a good way to gain understanding and have some fun. Our guide (Cassie) was great!
Verified · Tomoyuki · Jan 30, 2025 · Japan · Male · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
The tour was amazing from beginning to the end. Arantxa gave us an amazing tour with many good laughs and amazing food. We enjoyed the tour and would recommend it with her anytime again.
Verified · Sophia · Jan 08, 2025 · Germany · Female · 25 to 34 years
Excellent
Our Madrid Tapas, Taverns & History Tour was lovely! Mariano expertly toured us through the very crowded streets of Madrid in December. Despite the crowds, we were greeted warmly at each stop, with ample room to enjoy the amazing tapas. Each stop was also able to accommodate the vegetarians in our group with equally delicious replacements. Not only was Mariano an excellent tour guide, sharing history and food facts both about the lore of Madrid’s beginnings and also the current restauranteurs, but he also recommended to us El Abuelo, an amazing restaurant for garlic shrimp, and La Bar Gloria, a tapas restaurant slightly outside the hustle and bustle of the main streets of Madrid for local and authentic Spanish tapas. We tried (and loved) both of these recommendations just as much as everything on the tour! I highly recommend a Devour tour with Mariano. It is an excellent way to try authentic Spanish tapas and learn a little more about the city.
Verified · Lori · Jan 01, 2025 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years

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