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
- Not recommended for those with celiac disease
- Please note at the time of booking if you have any dietary restrictions.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time for a smooth start.
- 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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Reviews
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Kathleen_B, Jul 2026
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.
Lisa_B, Jun 2026
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.
Michael_K, Jun 2026
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!
Scott_B, Jun 2026
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.
David_W, Jun 2026
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!
David_D, Jun 2026
Borja was a great guide and everything we tried was so good, would recommend this tour to any friends coming to madrid
Angela_R, Jun 2026
Borja was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable of all the stops we made! I’d definitely recommend this experience for anyone in Madrid!!
Alexa_S, May 2026
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!!
BARBARA_B, May 2026
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!
Ian_S, May 2026
Great tour, Borja was excellent guide. Great food, great drinks and lovely atmosphere. Definately recommend.
Thomas_B, May 2026
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
Rebecca_L, May 2026
It’s a great variety of food, drink and company. History around Madrid is great . Tour guide was fun and informative
Patricia_H, May 2026
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
Sarah_G, May 2026
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!
Martina_F, May 2026
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!
David_D, May 2026
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.
Ann_B, Apr 2026
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!
Susan_R, Apr 2026
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.
Andrew_L, Apr 2026
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.
Yolanda_B, Apr 2026
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!
Cynthia_T, Mar 2026
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!
Pearl_C, Mar 2026
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!
hallebaldor, Mar 2026
Mateo was great! He shared his passion for food and local drinks while engaging in great conversation. Fantastic way to enjoy the city in our quick trip from Barcelona.
Johnhaskins, Mar 2026
Don’t eat before you go on this tour. You’ll have a full belly by the end! Andrea was an excellent guide, he was knowledgeable, polite and friendly. The food and drunk were plentiful. The walking was not too arduous. Actually, it helped with digestion and giving time between courses. I loved it and highly recommend it.
Thia_V, Jan 2026
Awesome food tour - guide EJ was most informative and very accommodating for those with special dietary needs.
jim_k, Jan 2026
Mateo was an awesome guide. Even though he had just returned from his own trip, he came to work and showed us a very relaxed, fun filled, educational tour of Madrid's tapas scene. Had so much fun and the food was great. We even went back to some of the places that he took us!
Tsambika_J, Nov 2025
We loved this tour! Andrea was fantastic and we got to see some lovely places and try some lovely food and traditional drinks. He was very accommodating for vegetarians too. Thank you!
kate_l, Nov 2025
We had such a fun evening with Andreas! The food and drinks were great, as well as meeting fellow travelers. Definitely recommend!
Nickie_Z, Oct 2025
I had a great time at this tour with EJ.
We went to 4 places tried 5 tapas and 4 drinks at each place.
corinne_r, Oct 2025
Our guide Mateo was very informative and kept the tour moving. He has a good sense of humor and was courteous to everyone’s needs.
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