Madrid Tapas Wine and History Tour
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Madrid, Spain
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Instead of guessing where to eat and what to order in Madrid, join this guided walking tour to combine food, wine, and history in one experience. Stroll through lively streets and landmarks such as Plaza Mayor while sampling tapas, local wines, and traditional vermouth. Along the way, learn insider tips—including which tourist traps to avoid—so you can navigate the city like a local long after the tour ends.
- See and try food at four of Madrid's most famous taverns
- Get additional Madrid recommendations from your guide
- Choose from lunch or dinner time tours so you eat when you're hungriest
- Try local delicacies such as Iberian ham and gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp)
What's Included
- 4 iconic stops at historic Madrid taverns
- Small group
- DinnerTaste authentic Spanish tapas. The amount of food serves as a full lunch or dinner
- Alcoholic BeveragesTry local vermouth, learn why locals don't dink sangria (and try what they really drink) and other wines. One drink at each stop (beer and soft drinks available if preferred)
- History walks: Between stops, including key landmarks like the Plaza Mayor
- Expert local guide: Providing historical insight and stories along the way
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup
- Admission Fee - Royal Palace of Madrid
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- C. de Arrieta, 2, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Go to the corner of Plaza de Isabel II, by the Teatro Real (Opera Palace), at the intersection with Calle de Arrieta. Your guide will be carrying a white tote bag with the Spain Food Sherpas logo on it.
End point
- Barrio de las Letras, Centro, Madrid, Spain
Itinerary
1
Plaza de Isabel II
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Plaza Mayor
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Literary Quarter (Barrio de Las Letras)
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for vegans
- Substitutions for dietary restrictions are subject to availability and may vary from the standard tasting menu.
- We cannot guarantee a 100% cross-contamination-free experience
- Dietary requirements must be provided at the time of booking or at least 24 hours prior to the tour.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time for a smooth start
- We cannot safely accommodate severe or life-threatening food allergies.
- 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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This was a great experience, our guide Borja was great! Such a fun time! I highly recommend this tour.
Fantastic experience with Andrea, our guide, for the evening. His historical knowledge of Madrid was amazing. We visited some lovely tapas bars and tasted some delicious food and drinks. We learnt so much about Madrid! A great evening with good company, food and drinks. We would highly recommend.
What a great tour. Took us to all good spots and got to try a lot of Spanish food and drinks while getting history also. Borja was super nice and you could tell he loves what he does. He was just smiling the whole time and was a great vibe.Also one person didn’t drink on the tour and he made sure to accommodate them.
The food and drinks provided were excellent and represented a variety iof Spanish fare. The bars/restaurants were very difference in decor and comfortable. The best part was ojur guide MATEO. He was informed and interested in Spanish history--good English and a very pleasant person. I highly recommend this tour.
The food and drinks were plentiful. Do not eat before the tour. Mataeo was knowledgeable and friendly. Fun experience!
Great experience overall. Florine was a fantastic guide—knowledgeable, organized, and easy to follow. The Prado museum portion was especially helpful with explanations. Would recommend!
What a great food experience - but make sure you go very hungry as there is a lot of food! I really enjoyed all of the food and drinks that were included.
I’ve been on food tours in other cities and this was easily the most food that’s been included.
I had Borja as my guide - he was as good as any tour guide I’ve had before. He was very personable and very knowledgeable. I probably got lucky as they had a last minute cancellation so I was the only person on the tour - it was like my own personal food tour. I really appreciate the fact that the tour operator still ran the tour with only one person.
Ended up with a private tour because noone booked when we did which was cool, but would have preferred more travelers to interact with. Borja was super friendly and knowledgable! would recommend to others as a nice intro to local eats.
A great way to get to know the food scene in Madrid. Highly recommend the tour. Not typical tapas - geared more to authentic food and drink.
When they say dinner quantity of tapas, they mean it. Multiple spots with an amazing array of foods. It was a great introduction to the city and EJ was a great tour host.
Good food experience and Mateo is passionate and cordial with a very professional delivery as he was guiding a group of about 8 of us. When I come back with my wife, we are going to book with him again!
Brilliant way to spend an evening in Madrid sampling authentic tapas and drinks. Our guide Mateo was warm, knowledgeable and the perfect host, making sure a diverse party got to know him, each other and the real taste of Madrid. Don’t hesitate. Book it.
Andrea was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of Madrid and Spain as well as the best tapas places. Very nice guy and excellent host. I would highly recommend this tour!
Borja was a great guide and everything we tried was so good, would recommend this tour to any friends coming to madrid
Borja was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable of all the stops we made! I’d definitely recommend this experience for anyone in Madrid!!
My sister and I booked this tour and we really enjoyed it!! Andrea was our guide and he was great - very easy to talk to but knowledge at the same time. I preferred the small group setting, because you got to know all the other travelers throughout the tour. If you’re considering booking I would 100% recommend and make sure to get Andrea!!
It was a wonderful evening of sampling Tapas, drinks and strolling through the neighborhoods of Madrid. Ella was absolutely lovely and her restaurant choices were excellent. These were genuine places were the locals go. I strongly recommend this tour, especially for foodies!
Great tour, Borja was excellent guide. Great food, great drinks and lovely atmosphere. Definately recommend.
The tour was excellent. The restaurants our guide brought us to were all outstanding. Mateo had a very low key approach, but was very willing to offer suggestions when asked. The foood at all places were delicious
It’s a great variety of food, drink and company. History around Madrid is great . Tour guide was fun and informative
I have always enjoyed food tours. Andrea did an excellent job explaining about what we were eating and the cultural background of the food. Great selection of food and locations in Madrid.
Highly recommended
Mateo did a great job showing us various cool places to eat around Madrid. The stuffed mushrooms were our favorite bite of the whole vacation!
This tour is a great way to get to know the city as well as its cuisine and to meet other travelers from around the world .Borja is an amazing guide!
It is a walking tour at a moderate pace. There are 5 stops each very different kind of tapas. Our guide Andrea was full of information and pleasant to spend the evening with! Everyone seemed to enjoy the food and the fellowship!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Andrea provided such an informative and enjoyable experience, and that everyone loved both the diverse tapas selections and the great company throughout the evening.
Great tour and EJ was very enthusiastic and engaging! Highly recommend we really enjoyed our x3 hours and trying out the different tapas styles.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! We're thrilled that EJ's enthusiasm and engaging style made your 3-hour tapas experience so enjoyable. Your recommendation means the world to us!
We enjoyed the tour it was fun and informative. The only comment I would make is that there was not as much wine as I expected from the description.
A carefully crafted food and wine tour that hits on very good items to eat and try and are unmistakably Madrid. Ejeanne was such a good host and gave us so many great suggestions on things to do. Would recommend to others.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled that Ejeanne provided excellent hosting and great recommendations for your Madrid experience. It's fantastic to hear that our carefully curated food and wine selections captured the authentic essence of Madrid for you.
1) We just finished our amazing MADRID TAPAS, WINE, and HISTORY TOUR w/ Andrea as our guide. Each stop and food presentation was precisely what I/we needed to learn and appreciate Spain’s wonderful tapas culture and its culinary traditions. Andrea was able to present each dish and drink with history and special details that made this time enjoyable and thoughtful. He was mindful in taking care of our small group’s special needs and allergy awareness. We had a really nice group and Andrea was happy to answer any and all of our questions. Thank you Andrea! —Yolanda B.
2) Today has been an absolutely unforgettable Madrid Tapas, wine, and history tour. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. Andrea was our tour guide who was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history and food culture, but also warm, engaging, charismatic and full of great local insights you wouldn’t find in any guidebook.
Each stop was carefully chosen, offering a perfect mix of traditional and modern tapas. The quality of the food was outstanding—every dish was well thought. He was very caring when dealing with people special needs and allergies. The foods were authentic, and bursting with flavor. The drinks were equally impressive, with excellent wine pairings and local specialties that complemented each dish beautifully. I highly recommend Andrea as a tour guide. Thank you! —Ana B.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback about your Madrid tapas, wine, and history tour! We're thrilled to hear that Andrea provided exactly what you needed to appreciate Spain's tapas culture and culinary traditions. Your enthusiasm for the experience truly makes our day!
A really great way to try quality tapas with a small group. We stopped at 5 places and the tour guides were amazing! They provided history about each stop as well as the local
“Wines”. Thoroughly enjoyed this unexpected treat! This was the best part of our day! The others on this tour were fun as well! Just book this!
Daniel is the best food tour guide you can have. He is not only knowledgeable but passionate for the real Spanish food. He is himself a chef! We have the best food tour. The tapas are very authentic and tasty. The history and the information about the food and the city made this tour outstanding! We had a great time. Highly recommended!
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