Private Madrid Tapas & History Tour
Full description
Description: Begin the evening with classic tapas and vermouth in a historic tavern while learning the basics of Madrid’s tapas culture and local dining customs.
Admission: Included
Time: 35 minutes
Stop At: El Escarpín
Description: Visit a former stable turned restaurant to see traditional cider pouring and enjoy regional tapas from northern Spain, paired with freshly poured cider. You'll get to try pouring it yourself, too!
Admission: Included
Time: 50 minutes
Stop At: Royal Palace of Madrid
Description: Guided walking tour past the Royal Palace and through the Habsburg district, exploring how Madrid’s royal and everyday history shaped the city.
Admission: Pass by
Time: 35 minutes
Stop At: Meson del Champiñón
Description: After your history walk, enjoy a traditional Madrid tapa paired with a popular local wine cocktail at a bar loved by generations of locals.
Admission: Included
Time: 25 minutes
Stop At: Plaza Mayor
Description: Walk through one of Madrid’s most important plazas while learning their role in shaping the city’s political and cultural life, from bull fights to public trials during the Inquisition.
Admission: Free
Time: 15 minutes
Stop At: Puerta del Sol
Description: Pause in the lively Puerta del Sol and find the plaque commemorating the geographic center of Spain.
Admission: Free
Time: 15 minutes
Stop At: Casa del Abuelo
Description: Sit down for classic tapas including gambas al ajillo, paired with wine, at a historic bar open since 1906 that made its signature dish one of the most popular tapas in the Spanish capital.
Admission: Included
Time: 35 minutes
Included / Excluded
- 4 tasting stops with 9 tapas and 4 drinks
- History walk through Madrid’s historic center
- Local English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up/Drop-off
- Tips/Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
2 Calle de la Misericordia, Madrid, ES
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be waiting for you holding a red Devour Tours tote bag or sign. This tour meets at Calle de la Misericordia, 2 in Plaza de las Descalzas by the ornate entryway.
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Know before you book
- This tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiacs), Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
- This tour is not suitable for vegans nor those with celiac disease.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at info@takewalks.com after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Know before you go
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at info@takewalks.com after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
- Comfortable shoes recommended.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Reviews
If you’re reading this, book it now! You’ll be one of the first on the boat and get the best spot before anyone else. Daniela (aka “Daniel”) treated us exceptionally well from start to finish. Her knowledge of the falls and the stories behind them was the perfect balance of informative and entertaining. She keeps you laughing throughout the tour and enjoys the experience right alongside you as if it were her first time seeing it. 10/10 — I would recommend this tour to anyone. As an added bonus, our group had only four people, which made the experience absolutely incredible and much more personal. Thanks again, Daniel! 😉
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent
Additional information
Adult (15+)
Child (2-14)
Infant (0-1)