Tapas, Taverns & History Private Tour in Madrid

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Stop At: Casa Labra, C. de Tetuán, 12, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Start your night off in a historic tavern with connections to the Spanish Civil War. You’ll sip vermouth and try a tapa that’s been served here for over 100 years! This traditional stop will be your first introduction into what going out for tapas really means in Madrid.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Madrid, Madrid

We’ll start our 45-minute history walk through the oldest part of Madrid by heading towards the Royal Palace. As we explore the Habsburg neighborhood, you’ll discover its hidden squares and secrets while hearing the story of how Madrid went from being a small village to the capital of one of the world’s greatest empires.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Mesón del Champiñon, Cava de San Miguel, 17, 28005 Madrid, Spain

The next tapas bar is known for one thing: grilled mushrooms that will change the way you look at mushrooms forever. While here, you’ll learn what most locals drink on a night out (hint: it’s not sangria!) and you’ll pair it with the famous mushrooms and addictive Padrón peppers.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Plaza Mayor, Calle Gerona 4, 28012 Madrid Spain

For centuries this square was the center of life in Madrid and your guide will tell stories to bring the square's past to life.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Petit Palace Posada del Peine, C. de Postas, 17, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Walk past Madrid's oldest hotel which has a curious story that your guide will be ready to share.

Pass By: Puerta del Sol, 28013 Madrid Spain

Once upon a time the limits of the old city of Madrid, today this square is full of life day and night.

Stop At: La Casa del Abuelo, C. de la Victoria, 12, 28012 Madrid, Spain

At the third tapas bar of the night, you’ll taste one of Madrid’s signature tapas: gambas al ajillo. We’ll tell you all about how this family-run bar claims to have invented it–and they’ve been in business since 1906 so we’ll take thier word for it! You’ll also enjoy a glass of wine made from their family vineyard.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de Santa Ana, Madrid Spain

Before the last food stop we'll have a quick visit to another of Madrid’s iconic squares where you’ll get a crash course on the city’s recent past.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Casa Toni, C. de la Cruz, 14, 28012 Madrid, Spain

We’ll squeeze into one of Madrid’s last remaining traditional tapas institutions, a no-frills spot where locals crowd in for classic dishes. Having explored historic madrid from top to bottom, we’ll be ready to get off our feet, so we’ll sit down here and start passing plates of Madrid specialties around.

Duration: 1 hour