Program

About

There is a story to tell about every corner of Madrid and the markets that supply the city have been proof of this for almost a century.

Accompanied by our expert culinary guide, you’ll have the opportunity to savor the most authentic signature cuisine in the capital, along with high-quality gourmet products, while exploring a culinary culture with centuries of history through the streets of downtown Madrid. This perfect blend of gastronomy, history, and entertainment welcomes both visitors and locals, offering a chance to taste the exquisite tapas and enjoy fine drinks in some privileged locations, providing a comprehensive overview of the gastronomy of Spain and Madrid.

Have fun and feel unique in your experience on a Premium Small Group tour.

Discover a real signature cuisine

Enjoy the true art of Tapeo in this 4.5-hour experience in which you will discover Spanish gastronomy from bar to bar visiting different neighborhoods.

The tour will start at the San Miguel square, where we will move to La Latina, Cava Baja and Cuchilleros streets, most of the famous sites for Tapeo’; in there we will taste typical mushrooms tapas or Padrón peppers: Why are some hot and others not? Accompanied by a beer or cider..

Near the first stop, you will visit a picturesque unique boutique, where you will enjoy the essence of Spain by tasting a curated selection of ham and Iberian sausages, perfectly paired with quality wines, we will walk through the Plaza Mayor and Barrio de las Letras, where famous poets and artists spent the best years of their lives.

Next to Huertas Street, our stop goes into an old but renovated bar (or “Casa de Comidas”), to taste Meat cheeks, known as “Carrilleras”with smashed potatoes and drinking a good wine, preferably red. The route continues walking through Plaza de Santa Ana and Spanish Theater, a lot of terraces in this area, and you will feel and be part of it. Our last tasting stop, deliver us a traditional Shrimp with Garlic served in terracotta or in a clay dish.

After several typical tastings, can you think of a better ending than going up to a terrace with excellent views of Madrid to enjoy a drink? Have fun and feel unique in your experience in a small group premium tour.

Timing

18:00 Welcome and Briefing from our Expert Guide.
18:10 Walking from the meeting point to Madrid de los Austrias and La Latina neighborhoods.
18:25 Visit a local tavern to taste stuffed mushrooms with beer.
18:55 Visit a Picturesque Boutique and taste Iberian Ham and Sausages.
19:10 Walking through Plaza Mayor and Las Letras neighborhood.
19:40 Visit a local tavern to taste meat cheeks with smashed potatoes and wine.
20:00 A short trip to the rest of Calle Huertas and Lope de Vega house museum, Plaza Santa Ana and Teatro Español.
20:30 Visit to an urban market to taste Shrimp with Garlic served in terracota or in a clay dish & wine.
21:30 Culmination of the activity tasting with a Cocktail on a Rooftop Terrace.

Conditions

• Please, be at the check in point 15’ minutes before departure time
• This product is subject to cancellation or rescheduling based on inclement weather
• You are kindly requested to inform of any nutritional requirement (diet, allergies, etc.) at the time of booking the tour
• There is a minimum of people required to operate the tour. In the event that this minimum is not met, customers will be offered an alternative date, another tour of equal or superior value, or a full refund
• There is a minimum of people required to operate on languages that are not English or Spanish. if this minimum is not reached, the tour will be offered in English
• Tour may be affected due to special circumstances
• This experience is carried out in a bilingual format (English and Spanish)
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers.