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Madrid Tapas, Taverns & History Tour

2680 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

Eleanor was amazing with her knowledge and passion for food and history. Highly recommended tour in a small group This is our fourth devour tour and won’t be our last.

Tripadvisor customer · ian · Oct 20, 2025

Excellent

Gabriella was an instant delight! She really knows her history and brought a ton of fun to this already awesome food and beverage tour. Each place we went was steeped in culture and history, and the establishments that hosted us were kind and very generous. Delicious food and interesting drinks you can only get here in Spain! I was the only solo participant in the group, and Gabriella made me feel 100% included and was even able to answer questions I had about other culture's history in the region. I highly recommend this activity!

Tripadvisor customer · Laura · Oct 20, 2025

Excellent

Our tour guide, Samantha, was amazing. I would recommend this tour to anyone with a few days in Madrid and looking to get a good mix of history with food culture. We had some really nice people in our group of twelve, and it was also fun to learn about what brought them to Madrid.

Tripadvisor customer · Dion · Oct 19, 2025

Excellent

Great way to see Madrid! Learn some history and eat some of the best tapas! Our guide is an art historian and a real foodie. Positive really aimed to please and kept a very upbeat mood the entire time. She was a true pleasure and made the experience worth it!

Tripadvisor customer · AlexandraP908 · Oct 19, 2025

Excellent

Samantha was a great guide. The history was good and the tapas were good and it was interesting to try the vermouth snd wine.

Tripadvisor customer · Anne · Oct 19, 2025

FAQs

Can my dietary needs be accommodated on this tour?

This tour is adaptable for: - Vegetarians - Pescatarians - Dairy free - Pregnant women We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. This tour is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease. Due to the amount of wine stops on this tour, it is not recommended for children.

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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