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Madrid History and Tapas Tour: Explore Old Town's Authentic Bars
5.0
52 Ratings
Madrid
Discover the rich history of Madrid while indulging in delicious tapas on this guided tour. Visit authentic bars in the Old Town, learn about the city’s past, and enjoy a fun and informal atmosphere. Join a small group led by a knowledgeable guide.
Discover the rich history of Madrid while indulging in delicious tapas on this guided tour. Visit authentic bars in the Old Town, learn about the city’s past, and enjoy a fun and informal atmosphere. Join a small group led by a knowledgeable guide.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Puerta del Sol - Our gastronomic tour will start at Apple Store (Puerta del Sol) at 12:30 pm. I will welcome you to Madrid and I will explain a little what we are going to do during the tour.
- Puerta del Sol - Our gastronomic tour will start at Apple Store (Puerta del Sol) at 12:30 pm. I will welcome you to Madrid and I will explain a little what we are going to do during the tour.
What's Included
- Savor diverse Spanish delicacies including Iberian ham, Manchego cheese, garlic shrimp, and more
- Guided experience with a local expert fluent in English and Spanish
- Enjoy a complimentary drink (wine, vermouth, beer, soft drinks, or water) at each tapas bar
- Visit three authentic, select tapas bars for a genuine taste of local cuisine
- Savor diverse Spanish delicacies including Iberian ham, Manchego cheese, garlic shrimp, and more
- Guided experience with a local expert fluent in English and Spanish
- Enjoy a complimentary drink (wine, vermouth, beer, soft drinks, or water) at each tapas bar
- Visit three authentic, select tapas bars for a genuine taste of local cuisine
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Tips are not included, it is recommended to tip the guide 10-15% at the end of the tour.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Tips are not included, it is recommended to tip the guide 10-15% at the end of the tour.
Additional Information
- Explore three genuine tapas bars.
- Combine culinary delights with historical education. Beyond savoring the local cuisine, you’ll gain richer insights into my city and homeland.
- Revel in a playful and casual environment
- Be navigated by a guide possessing a wealth of expertise in history and gastronomy.
- Intimate groups limited to a maximum of 10…
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Explore three genuine tapas bars.
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Combine culinary delights with historical education. Beyond savoring the local cuisine, you’ll gain richer insights into my city and homeland.
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Revel in a playful and casual environment
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Be navigated by a guide possessing a wealth of expertise in history and gastronomy.
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Intimate groups limited to a maximum of 10 people.
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Minimum age is 18 years.
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Not recommended for Celiacs, vegetarians, vegans, lactose intolerant and people with shellfish allergy and fish
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If you do not arrive at the indicated time or do not show up, you lose the tour and it will not be refundable. Remember that this tour does not have a flexible entry time. It has a fixed departure time.
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Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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In some bars we may not be seated, we will be at the bar.
Location
Apple Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol
Departure Point: • Apple Store (Puerta del Sol). Look for the red umbrella!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(52 Ratings)
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Will_s
Sep 18, 2024
Take this tour - you wont regret it - We took the Madrid tapas tour. It was excellent. We got lucky because we were the only 2 people on the tour that day. Out guide Carmen made us very comfortable. She was interesting, knowledgeable about tapas and Spain, entertaining and fun. We went to three tapas bars, and clealy Carmen is well known and well liked at each . Af each place we had a tapas ,and a drink, wine, beer or water. During the tour we had shrimp with garlic, fried chorizo, marinated tomatoes and grilled mushrooms. Carmmen also gave us suggestions for other tapas bars and things to do in Madrid. We have been to Spain before, but this was a great way to begin this three-week trip. We highly recommend this tour because: the food was good, the wines were nice, the tips and advice are very helpful amd Carmen was a lot of fun.
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William_p
Jun 22, 2024
Great food and wine experience - We had a great tour with Carmen. She took us to great local spots that we would have never found from guide books, or on our own and gave a nice historical tour of Madrid. This is a must do. Recommend trying to do it early in your trip so you can re- visit some of the spots visited for more Tapas and Vino during your stay
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Antonio
May 25, 2024
Exceptional and to be recommended - Everything was very good... pleasant and tasty... the person who accompanied us was capable and professional... the tour was really fun
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Mandy_b
Mar 30, 2024
Great food tour! - Carmen was fantastic! She gave us great information, was warm and upbeat and surprised us by taking us to two places on our bucket list! Great time and great activity - well worth the $ to really get a true taste of the Madrid culture.
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Regina_d
Feb 24, 2024
A Great Start to Madrid - This history and gastronomy tour was fantastic. Carmen was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We learnt a lot and ate lots of yummy food! Well worth doing!
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Jennifer_b
Nov 25, 2023
Wonderful outing to taste local favorite spots - Carmen was great showing us local favorite eateries in the city center. She also gave us a quick overview of some historical facts of the city. Such a great way to experience the area! Definitely recommend this for anyone visiting.
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Terry_k
Nov 8, 2023
Awesome tour with Carmen. Ou9tstanding places we visited on the tour. - Great food and drinks!
We had a great time talking with guide as we entered and heard the history of the places we visited.
Well worth going with someone that knows where to go and enjoy.
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Duck444
Oct 20, 2023
Brilliant Experience - When visiting a European city, we always like to do a food tour. It helps us to enjoy the food, understand the culture, visit establishments we wouldn’t normally go to, plus we find it’s a great way to explore a city.
We and a couple of friends met Carmen and our small group, (an ideal size for such a busy city,) was completed by a mother and daughter from Chicago.
Carmen was really welcoming and friendly, very interesting and full of useful information about Madrid and Spain.
We enjoyed a wonderful tour and Carmen took us to some amazing places with great food and drinks.
This was one of the best food tours we’ve ever been on, and we would highly recommend Carmen and this tour to anyone visiting the city of Madrid.
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Barbara_k
Sep 28, 2023
Tapa walking tour - Fantastic time!!our tour guide Carmen was personable and very knowledgeable of the history of Madrid and food.
The tapas were excellent
Highly recommend
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Moxiedog1
Sep 25, 2023
Amazing Food & History - Carmen is a wonderful tapas food tour guide. Loved the history of Madrid she included in the tour. A definite highlight of my vacation.
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