Madrid Tapas, Taverns and History Tour with Botín Special Access

This tour goes beyond just eating—it’s about discovering Madrid’s food culture, history, and traditions, all led by someone who knows the city inside and out.

Not quite. A standalone Botín restaurant tour usually means booking a table months out and dining during regular service. This tour includes an early, guided visit into the kitchen and wine cellar before Botín opens, then a full dinner once the doors open to everyone else.

We keep groups small (max 10) for an intimate experience—more like a night out with friends than a formal tour.

Yes. As a Madrid evening food tour built around three historic stops and a guaranteed table at one of the country's most in-demand restaurants, it works well whether this is your first trip to Madrid or your fifth.

The tour meets at the Viscount Palmerston Statue in Parliament Square, and ends at Westminster Abbey's Deans Yard.

Yes. Your guide takes the group into Botín before public service begins, including the wine cellar and a look into the wood-fired oven that's been in continuous use for more than 300 years.

Both. The early access is guided, and dinner follows once the doors open to the public, so you get the behind-the-scenes look and a full sit-down meal in the same visit.

Yes, with a little planning. The stops are close together and each one involves sitting rather than standing for long stretches, though some venues have a step or two at the entrance. Let us know your needs when you book, and we'll tell you exactly what to expect at each stop.

This tour is best suited to guests 15 and up, given the evening timing and the wine and vermouth served throughout.

Vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and non-alcoholic options can all be accommodated with advance notice, though not every stop may have a substitute available. Vegan and celiac diets can't be accommodated on this tour, due to the risk of cross-contamination across venues. Email [email protected] after booking so we can arrange your ingredients, and note that a signed allergy waiver is required for serious allergies.

Wear comfortable shoes. It's a walking tour between three stops, covering one to two kilometers over the course of the evening.

Not at the moment. If a private version would work better for your group, let us know and we'll pass that along to our product team.

Gratuities aren't included in the price, though they're appreciated if your guide made the evening a little easier.