Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Walking Tour – Small Group Local Bars
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About this experience
Explore Madrid on foot on this 3-hour small-group tapas and wine tour in the heart of the city center. Visit four local bars loved by Madrileños, tasting over 10 traditional tapas paired with excellent Spanish wines. Dishes may include Ibérico ham, salted cod, Spanish omelet, or chickpea stew.
Led by excellent local guides from Gourmet Madrid Tours, pioneers in Madrid tapas tours with 15+ years of experience, enjoy a masterclass on gastronomy, history, and culture, finishing at the iconic Plaza Mayor.
Groups limited to 12 for a personalized, authentic, and high-quality experience, perfect for food, wine, and culture lovers seeking a unique local adventure.
Discover the charm of the Madrid of the Habsburgs as you stroll through its historic streets, hidden squares, and centuries-old taverns. Learn fascinating stories about royal traditions, local legends, and how Spanish tapas culture was born in the very heart of the old city.
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Madrid Tapas and Wine Tasting
What's included
1 drink included at each bar (wine, beer, vermouth, soft drink, or water).
Tour conducted in English and Spanish if needed, making it accessible for all travelers.
Explore the historic Literary Quarter and Plaza Mayor while learning about Spanish cuisine.
Local guide sharing expert knowledge of Madrid’s food culture and culinary traditions.
Small group (max 12 people) ensures personalized attention and a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Tasting of more than 12 authentic tapas at 4 local bars loved Madrileños, enough for a full dinner.
Detailed itinerary
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Meet your guide at the Federico García Lorca statue in Plaza de Santa Ana and explore Madrid on foot on this small-group tapas and wine tour. Discover local tapas bars loved by Madrileños, enjoying over 10 traditional tapas and Spanish wines (Tempranillo, Malvar, Garnacha, Parellada) or beer/soft drinks. Taste examples like Iberian ham, Spanish omelet, cod brandade, eggplant with honey, and chickpea stew.
Learn about Madrid’s cuisine, history, and hidden gems from your expert local guide, and experience authentic taverns and the Literary Quarter. Visit up to four bars, each with a drink and tapa, ending in a centrally located bar near Plaza Mayor, perfect to continue your evening. Small groups (max 12) ensure a personalized, high-quality foodie experience.
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Visit up to four bars on your tour, enjoying wine tastings in each. Sample Spanish wines like Tempranillo, Malvar, Garnacha, and Parellada, paired with a complimentary tapa. Beer or soft drinks (one per bar) are included. Dishes vary but may include eggplant with honey, cod brandade, Spanish omelet, Iberian ham, and chickpea stew. The tour ends at a centrally located bar to continue your evening.
Bar 1: Step inside a charming Castilian sherry bar with an atmospheric, old-fashioned interior. Learn about fortified wines from crisp finos to aged olorosos, admire the chalkboard of daily tapas specials, and soak up the lively local ambiance that makes this bar a favorite among Madrileños.
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Bar 2:
Visit a wine bar that doubles up as a store – tucked away behind liquor bottles! If you like what you eat or drink here, then purchase it from the shop to take home.
Please note that the above itinerary is an example only and may be subject to change.
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Bar 3:
A warm and bustling tavern welcomes you with their open kitchen were you can see how the dishes are prepared
Please note that the above itinerary is an example only and may be subject to change.
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Bar 4:
Round off your evening in style at a dark and bohemian Madrid tavern, which is still in business after 100 years, you will enjoying a full-bodied glass of wine (or other drink) and food.
Please note that the above itinerary is an example only and may be subject to change.
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Stop 6
Depends on the day, time, guide, venues and weather the tour ands on different places on the Literary Quarter.
Please note that the above itinerary is an example only and may be subject to change.
What's not included
Cocktails or spirits
Gratuities
Children under 9 years can not take part of the tour.
Available languages
Guide guide
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Important information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age for wine tasting is 18 years
Operated by a bilingual guide in English and Spanish
Small Group Tour
Children under 9 years can not take part of the tour.
Meeting point
Meet your expert guide at the bronze statue of Federico García Lorca in Plaza de Santa Ana, in front of the theater, and start a 3-hour walking tour of Madrid’s Literary Quarter, exploring culture, history, and local flavors.
Important notes
- Meeting point: Plaza de Santa Ana (Santa Ana Square) at the bronce statue of Federico García Lorca (in front of the theater).
- Please be ready 5 minutes before the departure time. The tour leaves on time (no waiting). Call the emergency number in case of trouble (if you are lost or similar).
- Emergency number: (+34) 668 80 24 29 (not available on whatsapp).
- The tour takes place in both English and Spanish simultaneously if necessary.
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