🏨 Experience the real Madrid: Evening Tapas Adventure Tour with a Local Activity

Experience the real Madrid: Evening Tapas Adventure Tour with a Local

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 hours

Departs: Madrid, Madrid

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Experience the best travel stories for yourself! Join a local expert and uncover hidden gems on this Lonely Planet Experience powered by Intrepid Urban Adventures.
Visit the first tapas market in the country and learn all about the importance of Spanish market culture

Get an introduction to the traditions of the Spanish aperitivo with a traditional vermouth and olive tasting. Taste traditional recipes with a modern twist in a tiny gourmet tapas bar owned by two dedicated sommeliers. Discover the oldest parts of Madrid and stop at some of our favourite heritage taverns to try the house dish in each of them, including the best croquettes in the entire city! Stroll around the trendy neighbourhood of La Latina and soak up the historic vibes and breathtaking architecture of the old city centre too.

What's Included

1 drink and 1 tapas dish at each stop (5 tastings stops - including a cheese and olive tasting, a bocadillo de calamares sandwich, a croquette tasting and a Spanish dessert)

5 alcoholic drinks and 1 Hot Drink

Local English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 6 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Minimum age is 6 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
While we strongly recommend that all travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of transmission and avoid putting undue strain on healthcare services, vaccinations are not a requirement to join an Intrepid Urban Adventures tour.

All tours follow the latest local health authority advice. Urban Adventures has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which recognises companies that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols.
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes
Service animals allowed
We recommend that you bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and hat during the summer months.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Plaza de la Villa

Your tapas adventure begins in Plaza de la Villa, the old main square in central Madrid. You will get a brief introduction to the city and its tapas credentials.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercado San Miguel

We will then head towards Mercado de San Miguel, the first gourmet market in all of Spain, for the first of many food tastings. Here we’ll start with an aperitivo, what else?! We’ll try traditional vermouth and we’ll taste some of Spain’s most succulent olives too.

Spain is a well-known cheese producing nation, offering the world such cheesy delights as manchego, mahonand idizabal. We’ll try some delicious Spanish cheese, alongsidea glass of wine of course at one of the best cheese stalls in the market.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Latina

Next, we’ll head to the pulsating barrio of La Latina to explore its narrow lanes and fascinating history. This neighbourhood is ultra trendy right now and is popular with locals for its vibrant food and drink scene. We will visit a tiny, off the beaten path restaurant that is well known for their traditional tapas dishes - with a fusion twist. This tiny spot only has 6 tables so it’s always busy and it has a great atmosphere!

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza Mayor

Our next stop is Plaza Mayor where we'll chat about the city’s history and food culture.

We will try the iconic bocadillo de calamares, the famous sandwich of the city. To wash it down, we’ll try some local beer too! We’ll also try some of Madrid’s most famous croquettes at a heritage tavern that was originally built in 1860 and only specializes in these special potato treats.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Puerta del Sol

After that, we’ll cross Puerta del Sol, one of the most iconic spots of Madrid and finish our tapas adventure with a local dessert and sweet wine in yet another historic location. This joint has been run by the same family for over 100 years, serving a traditional Spanish dessert that might just remind you of something familiar.

Once you’ve finished your dessert, your guide will take you back to Puerta del Sol, where they can help you out with directions back to your accommodation or ideas on where to go next!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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