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 899 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
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Excellent
Arantxa was the best guide! We had so much fun trying delicious food and wine. She was so entertaining and knowledgeable about Madrid!
GetYourGuide customer · Jeremy · Dec 02, 2025 Excellent
Sam was a wonderful guide. This is a great way to see some sights, learn some history and try authentic Spanish food and drinks in a great tour. Only thing that was a little confusing was finding the meeting point. Devour tours should have a flag or sign the guide could hold up and take a picture of what the meeting point looks like so they could send to people to make it easier. Address pin puts you on a street in front and the meeting place is behind the building. The doors you meet at are very ornate.
Viator customer · Dana · Dec 01, 2025 Great
Flo was a fantastic guide. The bars and places we covered gave a good overview for a first time visitor like me to Madrid. The Christmas lights and markets made the experience! The tapas were good, but to me, not spectacular.
Tripadvisor customer · Aaron · Dec 01, 2025 Excellent
We had a fantastic time! Christmas lights! Beautiful architecture. Learn about key events about Madrid’s history and neighborhoods. Samantha was a terrific guide!!!! The drinks were delicious and the food was amazing and plentiful. Wish we had more time! We are coming back soon!!!
Tripadvisor customer · ka · Dec 01, 2025 Excellent
Flo was excellent. Extremely intelligent, available, and personable. Restaurant selections were awesome, friendly, and generous. FLO NEEDS A RAISE!
Tripadvisor customer · Footprints648431 · Dec 01, 2025
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Excellent
Arantxa was the best guide! We had so much fun trying delicious food and wine. She was so entertaining and knowledgeable about Madrid!
GetYourGuide customer · Jeremy · Dec 02, 2025 Great
Flo was a fantastic guide. The bars and places we covered gave a good overview for a first time visitor like me to Madrid. The Christmas lights and markets made the experience! The tapas were good, but to me, not spectacular.
Tripadvisor customer · Aaron · Dec 01, 2025 Excellent
We had a fantastic time! Christmas lights! Beautiful architecture. Learn about key events about Madrid’s history and neighborhoods. Samantha was a terrific guide!!!! The drinks were delicious and the food was amazing and plentiful. Wish we had more time! We are coming back soon!!!
Tripadvisor customer · ka · Dec 01, 2025 Excellent
Flo was excellent. Extremely intelligent, available, and personable. Restaurant selections were awesome, friendly, and generous. FLO NEEDS A RAISE!
Tripadvisor customer · Footprints648431 · Dec 01, 2025 Excellent
Sam was a wonderful guide. This is a great way to see some sights, learn some history and try authentic Spanish food and drinks in a great tour. Only thing that was a little confusing was finding the meeting point. Devour tours should have a flag or sign the guide could hold up and take a picture of what the meeting point looks like so they could send to people to make it easier. Address pin puts you on a street in front and the meeting place is behind the building. The doors you meet at are very ornate.
Viator customer · Dana · Dec 01, 2025 Excellent
Had an absolutely fantastic and delicious time with Samantha. I expect we will be full for days from all of the tastes and drinks. Highly recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · Steph · Nov 30, 2025 Excellent
FLO WAS AMAZING!!!<br />we thoroughly enjoyed our time. The perfect mix of history and food.<br />Flo was infectious and and made the evening!
Tripadvisor customer · Kristie · Nov 30, 2025 Excellent
What a great time and way to see the city, get some interesting history and sample authentic Spanish dishes. Sam, our guide was super fun and knowledgeable.
Tripadvisor customer · Dana · Nov 30, 2025 Excellent
Flo was an amazing tour guide and added a bit of humor to everything. She made it fun! I’m not a person so interested in history but when I heard Flo talk about history, I had fun listening!Flo not only made it interesting, but she took care of everyone in the group. She definitely deserves a raise for the fabulous job she does on the tapas tour she leads!
Tripadvisor customer · Dream401326 · Nov 29, 2025 Excellent
Flo was amazing ! So knowledgeable about the area and made the history of Madrid so fun! She was great and definitely deserves a raise ! Awesome tour, highly recommend!!!
Tripadvisor customer · Ash · Nov 29, 2025FAQs
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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