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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4.8 /5
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Latest reviews
Excellent
This was our first Devour Tour and it absolutely lived up to our expectations. <br /><br />Our guide David was terrific. He made everyone feel welcome and did a nice ice-breaker at the beginning of the tour. <br /><br />We had a great group and there was plenty of delicious food to share. <br /><br />David is very passionate about the tourism industry. His enthusiasm made the tour that much better. David was also very thoughtful and made sure all guests were comfortable and their dietary requirements met. <br /><br />We can’t wait to do another Devour Tour on our next holiday. <br /><br />Thanks David for creating special memories for us!
Tripadvisor customer · Jessica · Jan 12, 2026 Excellent
Our first time, and first night in Madrid. Dani was a superb host and guide, bubbling with enthusiasm for his city, its sights and flavours. He has gastronomic experience to a high level so was able to give informed insights into the various delicious tapas and beverages we enjoyed on the walking tour. He was proud of the history of tradition of these wonderful family businesses. Highly recommended.
Tripadvisor customer · James · Jan 10, 2026 Excellent
Sam has been absolutely amazing! Very attentive and full of knowledge! The food choices were delicious too. Definitely recommend this!
Tripadvisor customer · Kim · Jan 10, 2026 Excellent
Many thanks to Mitzi for the fun and informative tour. Saw some places and learned some stuff I wouldn’t have otherwise. Great time!
Tripadvisor customer · Keith · Jan 09, 2026 Excellent
My son and I took the devour food and history tour with Montserrat in Madrid. Montserrat was an excellent guide!! She gave detailed explanations and picked great tapas places. My son is studying here in Madrid for the Spring, and he now knows the hidden gems of the city. What made the tour one of one was her enthusiasm as one could tell how much she loves her job. I would highly recommend to everyone to take this food tour with Montserrat if you love good food as well as a great tour guide.
Viator customer · lucy · Jan 06, 2026
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Excellent
This was our first Devour Tour and it absolutely lived up to our expectations. <br /><br />Our guide David was terrific. He made everyone feel welcome and did a nice ice-breaker at the beginning of the tour. <br /><br />We had a great group and there was plenty of delicious food to share. <br /><br />David is very passionate about the tourism industry. His enthusiasm made the tour that much better. David was also very thoughtful and made sure all guests were comfortable and their dietary requirements met. <br /><br />We can’t wait to do another Devour Tour on our next holiday. <br /><br />Thanks David for creating special memories for us!
Tripadvisor customer · Jessica · Jan 12, 2026 Excellent
Our first time, and first night in Madrid. Dani was a superb host and guide, bubbling with enthusiasm for his city, its sights and flavours. He has gastronomic experience to a high level so was able to give informed insights into the various delicious tapas and beverages we enjoyed on the walking tour. He was proud of the history of tradition of these wonderful family businesses. Highly recommended.
Tripadvisor customer · James · Jan 10, 2026 Excellent
Sam has been absolutely amazing! Very attentive and full of knowledge! The food choices were delicious too. Definitely recommend this!
Tripadvisor customer · Kim · Jan 10, 2026 Excellent
Many thanks to Mitzi for the fun and informative tour. Saw some places and learned some stuff I wouldn’t have otherwise. Great time!
Tripadvisor customer · Keith · Jan 09, 2026 Excellent
My son and I took the devour food and history tour with Montserrat in Madrid. Montserrat was an excellent guide!! She gave detailed explanations and picked great tapas places. My son is studying here in Madrid for the Spring, and he now knows the hidden gems of the city. What made the tour one of one was her enthusiasm as one could tell how much she loves her job. I would highly recommend to everyone to take this food tour with Montserrat if you love good food as well as a great tour guide.
Viator customer · lucy · Jan 06, 2026 Excellent
We had a great time exploring Madrid with our guide Arantza and visiting Taverns and enjoying the delicious Tapas and drinks!
Arantza was knowledgeable and we learnt a lot about the history of Madrid and the food.
Viator customer · Meena · Jan 05, 2026 Excellent
The tapas tour was a great way to get introduced to Spanish tapas in Madrid taverns! I highly recommend booking as you not only get to try traditional drinks and tapas, but you also gain some historical knowledge of Madrid. Our guide, Jose, was excellent and very accommodating. We had difficulty finding the group on a very crazy holiday time in Madrid. We finally found the group after their first stop. We were grateful to Jose for allowing us to continue with the tour.
Tripadvisor customer · Sarah · Jan 04, 2026 Excellent
Florin was a great guide and made us (small group of 4) feel at ease. He was friendly and shared helpful insights and history about Madrid and we enjoyed some very nice tapas.
Tripadvisor customer · Kj · Jan 02, 2026 Excellent
The tour is great and Misty was exceptional. Great communication and took care of us as vegetarians. She is knowledgeable and gave us great recommendations.
Tripadvisor customer · Adi · Dec 30, 2025 Excellent
Everything about this experience was excellent from start to finish. <br />Arantxa was a fantastic guide and I could not recommend this tour more! 10/10 would come back again
Tripadvisor customer · tikkA85 · Dec 30, 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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