Madrid Tapas, Taverns & History Tour
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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based on 892 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
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Excellent
This was a very fun tour! Daniel was a fun and friendly tour guide! The food was amazing. I didn’t realize we would get so much! We had a great group of people with us and we all got along. The small group atmosphere was perfect!
Tripadvisor customer · Erika · Nov 03, 2025 Excellent
José was so lovely. Chill, knowledgeable, chatty and hooked us up with amazing food places. I always regret not booking a food or bus tour within the first couple of days and once again I stuffed up... there were SO MANY of the places we ate and drank at that I would have returned to. And on that, there were a lot of stops and a lot of variety in the food samples! Perfect!<br />AND José also then emailed us all his list of favs! <br /><br />Guess I need to come back to Madrid soonish ��<br />Alison
Tripadvisor customer · Alison · Nov 03, 2025 Excellent
The tour was excellent and Arantxa's local knowledge was first rate! We're looking forward to revisiting all the spots. 10 out of 10!
Tripadvisor customer · Allie · Nov 03, 2025 Excellent
We enjoyed this walking tour very much. The small group, a very knowledgeable guide, and a nice/diverse selection of tapas and drinks at 4 different bars created a really good experience for us.
Tripadvisor customer · Daniel · Nov 03, 2025 Excellent
Arantxa was amazing! She shared historical and local insights while we walked around Madrid. The food was delicious and all the establishments were very welcoming.
Tripadvisor customer · Bronwen · Nov 02, 2025
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Excellent
José was so lovely. Chill, knowledgeable, chatty and hooked us up with amazing food places. I always regret not booking a food or bus tour within the first couple of days and once again I stuffed up... there were SO MANY of the places we ate and drank at that I would have returned to. And on that, there were a lot of stops and a lot of variety in the food samples! Perfect!<br />AND José also then emailed us all his list of favs! <br /><br />Guess I need to come back to Madrid soonish ��<br />Alison
Tripadvisor customer · Alison · Nov 03, 2025 Excellent
This was a very fun tour! Daniel was a fun and friendly tour guide! The food was amazing. I didn’t realize we would get so much! We had a great group of people with us and we all got along. The small group atmosphere was perfect!
Tripadvisor customer · Erika · Nov 03, 2025 Excellent
We enjoyed this walking tour very much. The small group, a very knowledgeable guide, and a nice/diverse selection of tapas and drinks at 4 different bars created a really good experience for us.
Tripadvisor customer · Daniel · Nov 03, 2025 Excellent
The tour was excellent and Arantxa's local knowledge was first rate! We're looking forward to revisiting all the spots. 10 out of 10!
Tripadvisor customer · Allie · Nov 03, 2025 Excellent
Asier was amazing!!! Food and history was great information. Great variety and quality of food! <br />My only suggestion would be maybe reduce size by 1-3 people
Tripadvisor customer · Ronda · Nov 02, 2025 Excellent
Arantxa was amazing! She shared historical and local insights while we walked around Madrid. The food was delicious and all the establishments were very welcoming.
Tripadvisor customer · Bronwen · Nov 02, 2025 Excellent
Arantxa was excellent! Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the food we ate, as well as the history. We had a lovely time.
Tripadvisor customer · Giovanni · Nov 01, 2025 Excellent
We had excellent drinks, delicious tapas, and learned a lot about the city and the culture. <br />We got to try drinks we wouldn’t have known to order, and tapas we may have overlooked. Our guide, Montse, took us to places that specialized in different foods and drinks. She was delightful and had information about the history of Madrid as well as the food. <br />It was a wonderful evening.
Tripadvisor customer · Rêvera · Nov 01, 2025 Excellent
Highly recommended. Lovely Tapas. Great tour around the back streets of Madrid. David is very knowledgeable about the history and explained this very well.
Tripadvisor customer · David · Oct 31, 2025 Excellent
David was a great tour guide for us! He was fun and knowledgeable regarding this history of the country, its foods, and the best places to eat at! He also gave us a great overview on how to distinguish between authentic restaurants versus basic chains. The food and drinks we had were delicious! I almost couldn’t stop eating at each cuisine.
Tripadvisor customer · Shankar · Oct 31, 2025FAQs
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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