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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We went on a wonderful tour with Flo. My family had very delicious tapas and learned so much history. We would definitely go on it again!!
Tripadvisor customer · DavidNYC · Aug 18, 2025 Excellent
amazing overall experience. time flew and enjoyed great meals and drinks. and also history was in depth and entertaining. Thanks Flo
Tripadvisor customer · Joshua · Aug 18, 2025 Excellent
Flo was a fantastic tour guide! She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and gave us a great tour of Madrid. Definitely recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · Ashley · Aug 18, 2025 Excellent
An amazing evening of history and tapas with Flo! It was a perfect mix of history of Madrid and tapas! Flo was a perfect guide - super knowledgeable and very entertaining. I highly recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · MelissaW · Aug 17, 2025 Excellent
This tapas & taverns small group food and history tour was the perfect way to start our vacation in Madrid. We sampled some delicious tapas and drink offerings from several establishments. Our tour guide Flo was delightful and was the perfect host. She kept us entertained and shared some historical highlights with us during our walk.
Tripadvisor customer · Thomas · Aug 17, 2025
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Great tour!! We had so much fun with Cassie, it was so informative and we tried so many different foods. Great local places and will definitely go back to many of them!
Tripadvisor customer · Regina · Jul 26, 2025 Excellent
Excellent tour featuring the old and new of the Madrid tapas experience. Great tapas paired with a great selection of different drinks. Our guide, Cassie, was knowledgeable, friendly, and fun! Highly recommended!
Tripadvisor customer · Brendan · Jul 26, 2025 Excellent
We had a lovely tour with Cassie. Great group of people and very insightful tour. The tour made accommodations for different food allergies and restrictions. Enjoyed supporting local businesses.
Tripadvisor customer · Nicole · Jul 26, 2025 Excellent
Cassie was a great guide and very knowledgeable. Great food, great drink and a fun group. Learning about Madrid as we went round was a bonus!
Tripadvisor customer · Steve_Watt81 · Jul 26, 2025 Excellent
WE LOVED CASSIE!!!!! Such an informative and fun way to get introduced to Madrid. The perfect time to take the tour - lined up perfectly with dinner and ended right when the city was coming alive!
Tripadvisor customer · Abbe · Jul 25, 2025 Excellent
Such a great tour! Cassie’s knowledge of the food, the city and the country was amazing! Highly recommend! Great stops with excellent foods. Beautiful walking tour.
Tripadvisor customer · Bobbi · Jul 25, 2025 Excellent
We had a great time on the food and history tour with David! He provided a lot of valuable information about the food and taverns we visited! This was definitely a highlight during our time in Madrid!
Tripadvisor customer · Meredith · Jul 24, 2025 Excellent
Flo was awesome! She is so easy to talk to and answered all our questions. She is so knowledgeable about history and food. She’s the best!!
Tripadvisor customer · Doug · Jul 22, 2025 Excellent
Our tour guide, Flo, was awesome! She was knowledgeable & shared so much history. It was one of the best tours we’ve ever had!
Tripadvisor customer · Amy · Jul 22, 2025 Excellent
Flo was great. She was knowledgeable and interesting. We wished we had her tour on our first day in Madrid, rather than our last day. She had great suggestions.
Tripadvisor customer · Kim · Jul 22, 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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