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Madrid Tapas, Taverns & History Tour

2928 reviews

3.5 hours

Max 11

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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Latest reviews

Excellent

We thoroughly enjoyed the tapas tour. Our guide Daniel was fun and informative and the food and drinks delicious! Thank you for a wonderful introduction to Madrid.

Verified · Sarah · USA · Female · Feb 17, 2026

Excellent

An excellently curated food tour brought to life by the friendly, engaging and knowledgeable Eleanor whose energy was unmatched.<br /><br />Fantastic evening with a lovely small group of foodies, filled with interesting insights, authentic local eat and drinks at incredible venues that as a tourist I would have almost definitely missed.<br /><br />Highly recommend!

Tripadvisor customer · Lewis · Feb 13, 2026

Excellent

we joined this walking tour on our first evening in Madrid. to learn about local culture, food and drink. what a great choice. Our guide Eleanor was fantastic; she educated us on the interesting history of Madrid and Spain, kept us going from stop to stop and was bubbly and friendly all along the way. the stops she selected were really interesting, and the food and drink was a hit at every stop. strongly recommend this tour

Tripadvisor customer · Tony · Feb 13, 2026

Excellent

Eleanor was excellent and exceeded my expectations. A colleague booked the tour and I didn’t expect so much knowledge on history of the city in addition to the food. I would definitely recommend.

Tripadvisor customer · John · Feb 13, 2026

Excellent

Great tour, highly recommend it. You get to visit amazing gems in Madrid and try delicious food while also learning about the history and culture of the place. Our guide Eleanora was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional.

Tripadvisor customer · Getaway561103 · Feb 13, 2026

FAQs

Can my dietary needs be accommodated on this tour?

This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, nut allergies, pescatarians, non-alcoholic options, pregnant women, dairy free and gluten free (not celiac disease). If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This experience is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease.

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.