Madrid Tapas, Taverns & History Tour
3.5 hours
Max 12
Why take this tour?
Devour are the food specialists in our family, running all of our food tours. They're obsessed with finding the most authentic and tasty food and the biggest characters at the local market. We think that passion makes them the best at what they do.
Highlights
- Enjoy 9 tapas and 4 drinks across 4 historic tapas bars in the heart of Madrid.
- Embark on a fascinating guided history walk through the oldest part of the city, with stories that come to life through your expert guide.
- See iconic landmarks like the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and Puerta del Sol in between stops for tapas.
- Try a beloved tapa—sizzling garlic shrimp—at the bar that invented the recipe 80 years ago!
- Learn the ins and outs of tapas culture at the city’s most storied bars, and discover how history has shaped the food we eat still to this day in Madrid.
- Pair each bite with a beloved local drink and learn how to pour cider the traditional way.
- Sites Visited
- 4 family-run tapas bars
- Madrid’s historic center
- Plaza Isabel II
- Royal Palace
- Plaza de las Ramales
- Plaza de la Villa
- Plaza Mayor
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Santa Ana
- Tour Includes
- 4 tasting stops with 9 tapas and 4 drinks
- History walk through Madrid’s historic center
- Local English-speaking guide
Eat your way through centuries of Spanish history in one fascinating evening.
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Excellent
Our tour guide Gabriella was phenomenal.
Great personality very engaging stimulating made everyone laugh and enjoy each other’s Company. Her knowledge was great !
She’s one of a kind and in my experience taking tours everywhere she’s my favorite..
Verified · elona · USA · Female · Jun 07, 2026 Excellent
We loved this tour! Delicious bites with lots of history. Cassie was incredible ��
Tripadvisor customer · Shelby · Jun 07, 2026 Excellent
This was a fantastic experience with a knowledgeable and friendly guide and amazing food. All the places we stopped offered something different and our guide Cassie was both fun and informative.
Tripadvisor customer · Laura · Jun 07, 2026 Excellent
David was amazing! Great guide and well liked by the local businesses as well as our group.
Tripadvisor customer · Iva · Jun 07, 2026 Excellent
Fantastic Tapas, Taverns and History Tour with Gabriela in Madrid last night.<br /><br />She was entertaining and very informative.<br /><br />Food and restaurant choices were excellent, with the tour well paced and perfect to get a good feel for the city and how lovely it is.<br /><br />Add this to your Madrid bucketlist.
Tripadvisor customer · Simon · Jun 07, 2026FAQs
Can my dietary needs be accommodated on this tour?
The buffet has a variety of options that can accomodate different dietary restrictions. Contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) if you need additional assistance.
Will my tour run in the order that is described?
Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.
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