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Madrid Tapas and History Tour

Plaza Mayor

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

We take you straight to the real stuff: classic bars, honest food and stories that don’t come from Wikipedia. This is a walking food tour for curious travelers who want more than photos. We explain what you’re eating, where it comes from and why Madrileños care so much about it. Small groups, local guides and zero tourist menus. Because the best way to understand Madrid is simple: eat the culture. About 3 hours of walking, tasting and good conversation.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Itinerary

  1. Historical introduction of Madrid and the Plaza Mayor. From Renaissance period until now, this square has been the heart of Madrid.

    15 min

  2. The Literary Quarter in Madrid has left us plenty of anecdotes.

    15 min

  3. Here we visit our secret spot!

    10 min

  4. And that’s where our tour comes to an end — with full bellies and, hopefully, a little more knowledge about Madrid than when we started.

    10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Meeting point
Our guide will be waiting for you at the statue holding a red flag.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 12 travellers
Operated by
Turifood
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Madrid

  • Its from-price is 36% below the median of the 129 food tours we list in Madrid.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Madrid

Madrid is Spain's sunny, sociable capital, home to great art museums, royal palaces, leafy parks and tapas bars that stay busy past midnight.

Three great galleries line the Paseo del Prado: the Prado Museum with Velázquez and Goya, the Reina Sofía with Picasso's Guernica, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza with its sweeping private collection. Beside them, El Retiro Park offers a boating lake, shaded avenues and the glass Palacio de Cristal.

Top-ranked sights in Madrid: Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid), Puerta del Sol.

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