Madrid Tapas Adventure: Traditional Spanish Food Tasting with Local Guide

Embark on a Madrid Tapas Adventure and indulge in a traditional Spanish food tasting experience with a local guide. Discover the best tapas bars, try the house dishes, and explore the historic city center.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza de la Villa - Your tapas adventure begins in Plaza de la Villa, the old main square in central Madrid. You will get a brief introduction to the city and its tapas credential.
  • Mercado San Miguel - We will head towards Mercado de San Miguel, the first gourmet market in all of Spain, for the first of many food tastings. Here we’ll start…
What's Included
  • Explore La Latina with an English-speaking guide
  • Discover Spanish Aperitivo traditions
  • Sample the local Madroño liquor
  • Receive personalized recommendations for bars and restaurants
  • Savor 5 tasting stops with drinks and tapas
  • Enjoy modern twists on traditional recipes
  • Experience the first tapas market in Spain
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Experience the customs of the Spanish aperitivo through a classic vermouth and olive tasting event. Savour time-honoured recipes with a contemporary flair in a quaint gourmet tapas bar run by two passionate sommeliers. Explore Madrid’s most time-worn districts and make stops at our top pick heritage taverns to sample the signature dish at each,…

Location
Plaza de la Villa
Plaza de la Villa, in front of the Statue of Don Álvaro de Bazán in the middle of the square. Address: Calle Mayor 70 (close to Mercado de San Miguel). Your guide will be holding an Urban Adventures Sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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F9984jubryano
Dec 10, 2024
A Tapas Journey Through Madrid - I recently joined the Food on Foot Tapas Adventure with a Local in Madrid, and it exceeded all my expectations. This tour is a must for anyone who loves good food, great company, and a deeper understanding of local culture. My guide, Patricia, was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the history and traditions behind tapas. She effortlessly blended storytelling with food, making each stop feel like a unique adventure. The tour took me to five carefully selected locations, each offering its own take on traditional and modern tapas. What made this tour even better was the chance to explore hidden gems and local favorites that I might have missed otherwise. The pairing of food with drinks was thoughtfully done and elevated the experience. If you’re in Madrid and looking for a fun, delicious, and culturally enriching experience, this tapas tour is a no-brainer. I left with a happy stomach, new friends, and a deeper appreciation for the art of tapas. Highly recommended!
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965ydaniam
Dec 4, 2024
Eat drink and be merry - Aafke was absolutely amazing!! She was very educational and super fun. I 1000% recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys great company along with food and drinks. Thank you so much for making our first night in Madrid epic.
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Louiseca9391dk
Nov 26, 2024
Incredible time with Aafke - Aafke was the best guide we’ve ever had! She was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and brought us to the tastiest places while mixing in a good bit of history of the region. We will be recommending her tour to all of our friends.
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Noellef951
Nov 25, 2024
Tapas tour with Aafke - Such an amazing way to see true local-feeling Madrid restaurants. Everywhere selected was amazing!! The food was delicious and they were very welcoming. Our guide Aafke was perfect. She was so outgoing and funny. She truly put in the effort to make our tour tailored to our group and make sure everything went smoothly. Would definitely recommend!
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Ttlibra
Nov 25, 2024
Taste of Madrid - Aafke was awesome with our private tour. Family of 12… and was incredibly knowledgeable on …of course Madrid culture and history but most important made our taste buds soar with a true TASTE of Madrid and gave us the history and recipes of every place we went to! Highly recommend Urban Adventures and Aafke!
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15julesf
Nov 25, 2024
Amazing!! - super super great 😊. all the places that were picked were perfect!! Food was amazing, and it was a great way to get a feel on the city
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Melissa
Nov 20, 2024
Wonderful tour!! - Excellent tour by a host (Patricia) that clearly knows this city like a local. The places she took our small group were very authentic Madrid and each place had its own special charm. I highly recommend!
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Wander57166566310
Oct 25, 2024
Loved it!! - Our tour guide Aafke was absolutely amazing! The stops/food were great as well. Highly recommend!! Great experience.
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Olmsted-dude
Oct 24, 2024
Stop reading and take this tour with Aafke!!! - What a fantastic tour. Aafke was an excellent guide for our food tour, showing us many out of the way restaurants as well as some famous ones. Each stop added to the foodie experience. We loved the stories as we walked and the background on each food selection. After the tour we emailed her and received a long list of her restaurant recommendations along with her opinion of each. If you read this far, you should have already booked a tour with her!!!!
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Harlenem400
Oct 21, 2024
Best Tapas Tour in Madrid! - Our group of five took the Tapas Tour on Wednesday October 16th with Aafke. She provided us with a selection of local dishes from the restaurants in the various neighborhoods. She also gave a history of the areas as well. This tour is worth the trip!!
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