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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Verified Customer reviews
Verified ratings
4.8/5
based on 973 Walks’ customer ratings
Overall rating
4.8/5
973 reviews
Rating summary by category
Guide
4.9/5
Guest Support
4.6/5
Latest reviews
Excellent
Rosita was great, she really made the whole experience very pleasant , as if we were a group of friends going out for tapas and drinks, and not just taking a tour.
Verified·Heloisa·Brazil·Female·May 07, 2026
Excellent
We had a wonderful few hours on this tour. David was an exceptional guide. He was very knowledgeable and humorous. He told us exactly what to expect before we got to where we were going and he kept things moving along in a nice way. I’ve already made a recommendation to friends heading to Madrid.
Verified·Jennifer·Australia·Female·May 05, 2026
Excellent
Jose was an absolutely phenomenal guide.
Verified·Kelson·USA·Male·May 05, 2026
Excellent
I am a Kiwi & I enjoy how honest the reviews are with these these tours. I have watched James & Yoli for a few years & have taken a few of their tours and have enjoyed them. Thank you for keeping it real!!
Verified·Christine·USA·Female·May 03, 2026
Excellent
David was a excellent guide! captivating, interesting and interested. The history part brought a lot to the experience!
Tripadvisor customer·Caroline·May 03, 2026
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Madrid Tapas, Taverns & History Tour
of Walks customers highly recommend this tour to friends or familySource: Walks Customers' Post-Tour Net Promoter Score Survey
Verified rating
4.8/5
based on 973 Walks’ customer ratings
Guide
4.9/5
Guest Support
4.6/5
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Rosita was great, she really made the whole experience very pleasant , as if we were a group of friends going out for tapas and drinks, and not just taking a tour.
We had a wonderful few hours on this tour. David was an exceptional guide. He was very knowledgeable and humorous. He told us exactly what to expect before we got to where we were going and he kept things moving along in a nice way. I’ve already made a recommendation to friends heading to Madrid.
I am a Kiwi & I enjoy how honest the reviews are with these these tours. I have watched James & Yoli for a few years & have taken a few of their tours and have enjoyed them. Thank you for keeping it real!!
David was a excellent guide! captivating, interesting and interested. The history part brought a lot to the experience!
Tripadvisor customer·Caroline·May 03, 2026
Excellent
Our guide Samantha was great her knowledge of Madrid’s history and food scene was awesome. Tried some new tapas and a number of beverages I had not previously enjoyed. Would recommend ask for Sam!
Tripadvisor customer·Stan·May 03, 2026
Excellent
Fun, entertaining and informative. I learned a lot!
Tripadvisor customer·Kim·May 03, 2026
Excellent
Great experience with David! Good pacing, fun spots, delicious food. Highly recommend as a way to see the city and learn about Madrid drinking and eating culture.
Tripadvisor customer·Rob·May 03, 2026
Excellent
This tour was a group of 10, and visited five bars in central Madrid, with a variety of tapas and drinks served at each, mixed in with some historical sites and facts of the history of Madrid. Our guide David B was excellent. Perfect English (from Phoenix AZ as we are!) and quite polite and personable. He made a point of engaging each member of the group during various points of the tour. My husband left his phone at one bar outside of Plaza Mayor and he ran back to retrieve it. It wasn’t an easy day to conduct this type of tour as it was May 1, a national holiday, and very crowded. There were two non-drinkers in the group and he made sure to offer non-alcoholic options. The tapas were all amazing. The standouts were probably the oxtail tapa at our first stop, and the shrimp, with tomato salad and eggplant, at La Trucha, the last stop of the evening, right off of Plaza Santa Ana. We were there with our bilingual niece who lives in Madrid. It was a nice change from our other meals in Madrid, though they have also been excellent. This was a quintessential Spanish experience. At the end of the tour David texted those who were interested a list of other places to dine while in Madrid and offered to provide other travel information, from day trips to restaurants in other major cities such as Barcelona and Valencia. We all agreed it was a memorable evening and highly recommend Devour Tours.
Tripadvisor customer·Denise·May 02, 2026
Excellent
Excelente. The last two stops were delicious. Samantha our guide was very knowledgeable, informative and friendly. <br />I would add a sweet spot to the tour
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.
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.