Private Madrid Tapas & History Tour

3.5 hours

Max 10 people

Commentary: Guide · en

Madrid, Spain

Full description

This private tapas experience brings food, history, and culture together at a relaxed, unhurried pace. Enjoy exclusive time with a knowledgeable local guide while visiting historic taverns and family-run bars that have shaped the city’s dining culture for generations. In between tasting stops, stroll through the heart of Madrid to uncover how royal power, everyday life, and local traditions shaped the capital as we know it today. Learn how to order, share, and enjoy tapas like locals do, from vermouth and cider rituals to classic wine pairings. With all the reservations handled and a guide focused on you, this private tour is ideal for couples, families, or small groups looking for an easygoing and immersive evening spent just like the locals.

Stop At: Casa Labra
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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Important information

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

Free cancellation up to 7 days before the activity starts

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.