Madrid Tapas, Taverns and History Tour with Botín Special Access

Most Madrid tapas taverns history tour and Botín itineraries stop at walking past the restaurant. This one gets you inside before it opens, plus two historic taverns and a full dinner, all guided in English over one evening.

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 Plaza Santa Ana, by the statue of Calderón de la Barca, and ends at Botín, where you'll stay for dinner after the guided portion concludes.

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.

This tour covers about a kilometer on foot at a walking pace, so it isn't currently suitable for guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or strollers. We're happy to talk through details before you book.

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 (not celiac), dairy-free, and non-alcoholic options can usually be accommodated with advance notice, though not every stop may have a substitute available. This tour isn't recommended for vegans or guests with celiac disease, due to the risk of cross-contamination across stops. 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.