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Madrid Local Tapas & History Tour with Dinner

4.9(539 reviews)Madrid, Spain
3hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel

About this experience

On this tour, you will visit three hidden tapas bars in Madrid, led by a Spanish-American native guide. The experience includes an evening of exploring local cuisine and historical insights. The tour concludes with a full sit-down dinner. It is suitable for travelers looking for an authentic local experience and personalized recommendations. Note that this is a group activity, and the focus is on enjoying tapas and learning about the city.

Itinerary

1

Puerta del Sol

We will enter Madrid's 1800´s "Time Square" with some very interesting anecdotes including why Spaniards eat 12 grapes the last twelve seconds of the year during New Year's Eve. Alongside an introduction of our current Borboun dynasty versus the precious Hapsburg dynasties.

2

Plaza Mayor

Madrid's 1600's main square is a must see Madrid tourist attraction. We will then make our second food tapas stop at a local's favorite tavern at the perimeter of this amazing square for some amazing Spanish ham, chorizo, alongside a beverage of choice, we recommend the beer here, they use a traditional tap system.

3

Plaza de la Villa

You will have arrived to Madrid's oldest square dating from the 1500's. Get your camera ready, it is very picturesque, and romantic, in fact it's where marriage was proposed for centuries in Madrid, where we can appreciate three hundred years of different architecture just in this square.

4

Royal Palace of Madrid

We will be bordering Spain's Royal Palace and Cathedral, for some interesting anecdotes related to the Statues on the roof of the perimeter of the Palace and its gardens. Another must see of Madrid, being our last landmark before we sit down for a full tapas dinner, we highly recommend the homemade wine there.

5

Plaza de Isabel II

We will be heading back near the meeting point where we'll stop at a local favorite sit-down traditional restaurant for one of the best paellas in Madrid, alongside a variety of other tapas and Sangria, finishing off with traditional Castilian after-dinner liquor shots. Our guide will walk you back to the meeting point and give you recommendations you on where to go next and what to do during the remainder of your stay in Madrid.

What's included / not included

Local guideTour escort/hostDinnerFood tasting
GratuitiesHotel pickupHotel drop-offAdmission fees

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Good to know

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

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