Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Food Tour – Small Group Local Bars
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Madrid, Spain
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Madrid’s vibrant culinary scene with the help of a local guide on this tapas tasting tour. See the city through the eyes of a local and sample authentic dishes at a range of popular bars, with a drink in each one. Treat your palate to Spanish wines, sherries, and more, complemented by things like Iberian ham, salted cod, and chickpea stew. To keep this experience intimate, group size is limited to 12 people.
- Eat the way Madrid locals do at places you won't want to miss
- An ideal tour for foodies in the city
- You get your fair share of your guide's attention in a small group
- Learn about Spanish cuisine in Madrid than you ever would alone
Sample Menu
Main
Spanish tortilla with caramelized onions
Traditional potato omelette, slow-cooked with sweet onions and served with rustic bread
Main
Iberian ham tasting with artisan bread
Premium jamón ibérico sliced thin and served with rustic bread and olive oil
Main
Garlic shrimp (gambas al ajillo)
Sautéed shrimp in olive oil with garlic and chili, served sizzling with bread
Main
Marinated dogfish (cazón en adobo)
Andalusian-style marinated fish, lightly fried and full of flavor
Main
Iberian ham croquettes with creamy béchamel
Crispy on the outside and smooth inside, made with premium jamón ibérico
Main
Spanish cheesecake (tarta de queso)
Creamy baked cheesecake served as a sweet finish to the tapas experience
What's Included
- DinnerTasting 12 authentic tapas at 4 local bars loved Madrileños, enough for a full lunch or dinner.
- Alcoholic Beverages1 drink included at each bar (wine, beer, vermouth, soft drink, or water).
- Available either as a small shared group (max 12 guests) or as a private tour for you and your group
- Explore the Literary Quarter and Plaza Mayor while discovering Madrid’s food, history, and culture.
- Expert local food and wine guide with insider knowledge of Madrid’s gastronomy and traditions.
- Cocktails or spirits
- Gratuities
- Children under 4 years can not take part of the tour.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are not included.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Estatua "Madrid a Federico García Lorca"Pl. de Sta. Ana, Centro, 28012, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Meet your expert guide at the bronze statue of Federico García Lorca in Plaza de Santa Ana, in front of the theater, and start a 3-hour walking tour of Madrid’s Literary Quarter, exploring culture, history, and local flavors. Your Gourmet Madrid guide will be waiting in advance at the meeting point.
End point
- Estatua "Madrid a Federico García Lorca"Pl. de Sta. Ana, Centro, 28012, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
The tour concludes at the majestic Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s historic heart, after visiting 4 local tapas bars and tasting 12 delicious tapas, ensuring a memorable 3-hour experience full of culture, history, and local flavors.
Itinerary
Whether you’ve opted for the afternoon or evening tour, greet your gastronomical guide and group of maximum 12 in central Madrid and set out to explore the esteemed eateries of the city’s fascinating Literary Quarter.
As you stroll, listen to your guide’s culinary commentary of the capital, hearing about the origin of tapas, the inspiration for the dishes, and the regional traditions enhanced by incomers.
You’ll visit several bars during your tapas tour, all of which showcase the regional and international influences that have shaped Madrid's cuisine.
Taste a glass of wine designed to complement each dish as you feast upon Spanish specialties such as salted cod, flavorsome Iberian ham, rich chickpea stew, and roasted eggplant with honey. If wine is not your thing, you may also opt for a glass of beer or soft drink.
Your tour concludes in a centrally located bar that allows you to continue exploring and tasting independently—or simply make your own way home.
As you stroll, listen to your guide’s culinary commentary of the capital, hearing about the origin of tapas, the inspiration for the dishes, and the regional traditions enhanced by incomers.
You’ll visit several bars during your tapas tour, all of which showcase the regional and international influences that have shaped Madrid's cuisine.
Taste a glass of wine designed to complement each dish as you feast upon Spanish specialties such as salted cod, flavorsome Iberian ham, rich chickpea stew, and roasted eggplant with honey. If wine is not your thing, you may also opt for a glass of beer or soft drink.
Your tour concludes in a centrally located bar that allows you to continue exploring and tasting independently—or simply make your own way home.
Federico Garcia Lorca Statue (Pass By)
Calle de las Huertas (Pass By)
Plaza del Angel (Pass By)
Calle de la Cruz (Pass By)
Plaza Mayor (Pass By)
Felipe III Statue (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age for wine tasting is 18 years
- Operated by a bilingual guide in English and Spanish
- Small-group tour with a maximum of 12 guests for a more personal and interactive experience.
- Children under 4 years can not take part of the tour.
- Tour conducted in English and Spanish if needed, making it accessible for all travelers.
- Vegetarian options available with advance notice.
- Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Moderate walking is involved. Comfortable footwear is recommended
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Our guide, Yolanda, knew a lot and shared a lot. She was aware of everyone's comfort and food likes and dislikes. She was friendly and spoke English quite well.
Our host was fantastic. Great way to experience the local food and drink. Highly recommended this tour!
Had such a wonderful experience with Yolanda at the Tapas & Wine Bar! The food and wine were delicious, and the service was exceptional. Everything was explained so thoroughly, from the different tapas to the wine selections, which made the experience even more enjoyable. So kind, knowledgeable, and welcoming. Definitely recommend!
This is a top rate experience. Juanfe is funny, personable, and knowledgeable - explaining the history and culture passionately about this area. We had a lot of fun and the group was super fun. Don’t miss this when you are in Madrid!
A great tour starts with a great tour guide, Juan Felipe! He’s got a great sense of humor and rich knowledge of the history of each stop. Of course, our group was the best having so much fun and a downing all those VINO at each stop and eating the tapas till we’re stuffed. Totally worth it!
Carmen was a wonderful host. She brought us to places we would have not found on our own. Every bite was tasty. Plenty of wine! She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and patient with our jovial group. We would recommend this tour and Carmen to all. My daughter will be taking the tour again when her boyfriend visits.
Sylvia was an amazing tour guide! This was an amazing food tour and a great overall experience trying all the tapas in Madrid! Five stars for sure! We got to try so many different tapas in great authentic and local spots.
Excellent guide. Would recommend.Great food. A very fun experience and good group. The guide was so fun
Great fun, brilliant food and amazing wine. Brilliant atmosphere this tour was the highlight of our trip to Madrid!
Fantastic tapas tour with Juan Fe-so fun! Please come hungry! We also got to have four delicious glasses of wine. Lots of laughs and new friends made.
Great tour of Madrids food and drink scene with a local who knew all the great spots. It did not feel rushed at all and it was great to meet a lot of people from other countries. I would definitely recommend this tour.
An awesome experience. We visited iconic places we never would have found by ourselves. Our guide was attentive and caring and we enjoyed meeting other travellers in a small group tour.
This is a fantastic food tour! Our guide Noami was exceptional and so very knowledgeable and friendly. The different stops on the tour were distinct from each other and offered foods and wine from different regions of Spain. We have done many food tours around the world and this was one of the best!
Highly recommend. The host was nice as were the other tour attendees. We had a lot of fun for multiple hours attending 4 different restaurants with different courses at each one. My only recommendation would be that the description says you can have various types of drinks (soda, beer, wine, etc) but at each place there seemed to be a recommended drink that was basically just served to everyone. Multiple of us had to ask at each place if there was a different option.
Carlos was a great guide! Most entertaining and knowledgeable about the food culture of Madrid and especially knowledgeable about Spanish wines! 5 stars plus! Do this tour if you can!! All the stops had wonderful bites and the eed wine we chose to taste at each location was wonderful.
Noami gave us a wonderful experience with the food and history of the restaurants we visited for Tapas and win! Or Vermu!
You won’t be hungry- that’s for sure!
Great combination of history, food, and wine. Defiately recommend this walking tour. Treat yourself to a great experience
Enrique was an excellent host. He shared interesting facts & stories enroute to local establishments. Our group was amazing. Very fun evening.
Excellent guide (Enriques) and a lot of food . We tried so many different things it was amazing! Also Loved hearing some history of Madrid.
Amazing experience. Generous portions and extensive variety coupled with great guide Javi. Very knowledgeable and friendly.
Such a wonderful experience! Sonja was incredible, so informative, and friendly! Her selections were perfect, and our daughter was able to have soda or juice at every stop.
We had a great time. The host was very informative, food and drinks were great, and the amount of time was perfect. Definitely recommend.
I cannot say enough how amazing this experience was and how fantastic our tour guide was. I booked this experience with 4 other friends and we chose to do a private tour. From the moment we first met with Carmen, we knew we were in excellent hands. She was incredibly engaging and knowable about all aspects of the tour, from knowledge of the area, the restaurants, historical knowledge of Madrid, and of course, the wine. To our surprise, Carmen happened to have studied as a wine sommelier, which elevated the experience even further. 5 stars. 10 out of 10 (insert other top ratings metaphors here). This is a MUST DO while visiting Madrid, and ask for Carmen if you can!
Truly felt like an evening on the town with friends! Enrique, our guide, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about wine, food, and history, perfectly blending all three and making time to chat with everyone in the group. I’ve done food tours in every city I’ve traveled to and this one was among the best. We ended up staying at the last restaurant with 6 others from our group long after Enrique left, having snacks and wine until 1am!
Wonderful variety of tapas & venues. Sonia our guide was excellent, giving detailed information on local wines & regional specialities. More than enough food to sate your appetite.
Juanfe was a great guide, providing exceptional service and information to the group. This was the best day we had in Madrid.
Be prepared to eat way too much delicious food and have fun the entire trip. Sandra was outstanding, ordered all the perfect food and wine pairings, shared interesting facts about each venue, the food, the city and took her time. No rushing.
Fun, educational wine and tapas tour. Juan was very fun and knowledgeable. Met a lot of really nice people.
The absolute best wine and tapas tasting! We got to taste traditional dishes and wine that is delicious. Our guide Juan was the best and gave us so much history of Spain. Great way to start our vacation off!
Our guide Sandra was wonderful, very personable, knowledgeable and super engaging with the group. Her selection of tapas bars, food & wine selection was superb!!! Honestly, Sandra and this tour was the highlight of our visit to Madrid. HIGHLY recommend the tour!
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