Private Tapas Tour: Visit Traditional Bars and Explore Spanish History
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Embark on a private tapas tour and explore the rich history of Spain while indulging in delicious traditional food. Visit three traditional bars and taverns, guided by a local expert in gastronomy and history.
Duration: 3 hours
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Highlights
  • Puerta del Sol - Our gastronomic tour will start at Apple Store (Puerta del Sol) at 12:30 p.m or at 7:00 p.m. (In summer we start at 8:00 p.m.). I will welcome you to Madrid and I will explain a little what we are going to do during the tour.
  • Austrias - After welcoming you at Puerta del Sol, we will go to the Autrias neighborhood, here we will stop (depending on the day) at our first gastronomic stops.

You will experience the same venues that the locals go to, seeking traditional tapas such as iberian ham, manchego cheese, garlic shrimp, fried cod (a typical tapa from Madrid) padron peppers, bravas, Spanish Omelette, and more tapas according to the tapas bars that you will visit on the day.

  • Puerta del Sol - After enjoying tapas like authentic locals, we return again to Puerta del Sol. Here I am going to describe this beautiful square, I will tell you its history and some symbols that are in it.
  • Plaza Mayor - During our gastronomic tour we will visit iconic places in the city, such as Calle Mayor, Plaza Mayor, here I will give you a brief summary of the history of the Plaza, the most important Plaza in Madrid.
  • Tablao Flamenco Arco de Cuchilleros - After visiting the Plaza Mayor, we enter Medieval Madrid. In this area we will stop at a classic tapas bar in Madrid. In this bar, depending on the day, we will try mushrooms or a delicious squid sandwich.
  • Plaza de la Villa - After finishing our 3rd tapas bar, and on the way to our last stop, the 4th we will visit one of the most beautiful squares in Madrid. The Plaza de la Villa, here I will give you a brief and interesting summary of the square.

We will also pass by the oldest restaurant in the world. Here I will tell you a brief history of the restaurant.

  • Calle del Arenal - And to finish our gastronomic tour, we will go to one of the best churrerias in Madrid to try our churros with chocolate. This will be our 4th and last stop. We will end at Calle Arenal, 5 minutes walk from Puerta del Sol, where we started our tour.
What's Included
  • Expert local guide specializing in history and gastronomy
  • Sample a variety of Spanish delicacies (e.g., Iberian ham, Manchego cheese, garlic shrimp)
  • Indulge in Chocolate with Churros for dessert
  • Explore and dine at three distinct tapas bars
  • One complimentary drink at each bar (choice of wine, vermouth, beer, soft drinks or water)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Hotel pickup
  • 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

Embark on a curated tour to three unique traditional Bars/Taverns and later indulge in the delectable pairing of chocolate and churros.

We blend the art of fine dining with fascinating history. So in addition to savouring the flavours, you will gain insights into the culture and history of both my city and my country.

Your journey will be guided by a local expert specialising in gastronomy and history.

This is an exclusively private tour/activity, ensuring that only your group will take part.

  • Minimum age is 18 years.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Not recommended for Celiacs, vegetarians, vegans, lactose intolerant and for people with shellfish allergy and fish
  • In some bars we may not be seated, we will be at the bar.
  • 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.
Location
Apple Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol
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.

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Clairev1799id
Apr 25, 2024
Madrid Old City and Tapas Tour - Carmen was a wonderful guide - knowledgeable and enthusiastic in sharing the sights and the introducing the wonderful selection of tapas. Never a dull moment with her.
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Stevetx5895ka
Jul 7, 2022
Private Tapas Tour in Madrid - Carmen was a fantastic tour guide. She combined information about Spanish history, Madrid surroundings, and food and wine seamlessly into the tour. She allowed us to ask questions and provided thoughtful, comprehensive answers. The food and drink we sampled was delicious! And as we took our tour early in our stay in Madrid, she offered several recommendations for restaurants for us to try later in our trip. I would highly recommend Carmen and this tour!
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Suereinhold
Sep 10, 2019
Carmen is great - We had a wonderful tour of Madrid and tasted foods, wines, local beer and learned so much about Madrid. Would definitely recommend!
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