Overview
Delve into Spanish history and culture on this 3.5 hour Madrid historical walking tour with food tasting and dinner. Stroll through the winding centuries-old streets of Madrid’s city center while your guide illuminates the history of highlights such as Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, and Puerta del Sol.
Along the way, stop at some of Madrid’s most popular family-run tapas bars to sample the local specialty, paired with Spanish wine, sangria, and liquor.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
Tour escort/host
Dinner
Food tasting
Gratuities
Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
18:30 at the statue in the middle of Plaza Isabel II Square. (Please try to arrive 10 minutes prior)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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An authentic Madrid night out of local's tapas experience accompanied by a fun and dynamic bilingual guide explaining the past and present history of Madrid.
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Calle Preciados
20 min
Our first food tapas stop is at a quaint tavern that has been operation since 1860 offering some of the best Croquettes in Madrid
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Puerta del Sol
15 min
We will enter Madrid's 1800´s "Time Square" with some very interesting anecdotes including why Spaniards eat 12 grapes the last twelve seconds of the year during New Year's Eve.
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Plaza Mayor
30 min
1600's Madrid main square is a must see in Madrid. We will then make our second food tapas stop for some amazing Spanish ham and Manchego cheese and a well poured tap beer, at a local's favorite tavern at the perimeter of this amazing square.
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Plaza De Puerta Cerrada
15 min
We will be entering the oldest quarter of Madrid dating back to the 1500`s. This beautiful little square has some very entertaining historical facts, including an anecdote related to Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code novel.
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Plaza de la Villa
15 min
You will have arrived to Madrid's oldest square dating from the 1500's. Get your camera ready, it is very picturesque, and romantic, in fact it's where marriage was proposed for centuries in Madrid.
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Royal Palace of Madrid
15 min
We will be bordering Spain's Royal Palace and Cathedral, for some interesting anecdotes related to the Statues on the roof of the perimeter of the Palace and its gardens. Another must see of Madrid.
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Plaza de Isabel II
1 hour
We will be heading back near the meeting point where we'll stop at a local favorite sit-down traditional restaurant for one of the best paellas in Madrid, alongside a variety of other tapas and Sangria, finishing off with traditional Castilian after-dinner liquor shots.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Madrid).
Additional Information
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Madrid Local's Tapas Tour Dinner with a side of History
Can I cancel Madrid Local's Tapas Tour Dinner with a side of History for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
18:30 at the statue in the middle of Plaza Isabel II Square. (Please try to arrive 10 minutes prior)
What's included?
- Local guide
- Tour escort/host
- Dinner
- Food tasting
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
Which places does it visit?
It visits Calle Preciados, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza De Puerta Cerrada, Plaza de la Villa, Royal Palace of Madrid, Plaza de Isabel II.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Native Spanish Tapas
