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Spanish Aperitivo: Taste Madrid's Best Tapas
4.9
341 Ratings
Madrid
Explore Madrid’s nightlife with a tapas tour starting at Plaza de la Villa and ending in La Latina. Savor traditional dishes, vermouth, wine, garlic prawns, and dessert, all while dining like a local.
Explore Madrid’s nightlife with a tapas tour starting at Plaza de la Villa and ending in La Latina. Savor traditional dishes, vermouth, wine, garlic prawns, and dessert, all while dining like a local.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Plaza de la Villa - Begin the tapas journey at Plaza de la Villa, one of the oldest squares in Madrid. Experience the city’s rich history and its passion for tapas!
- Mercado de San Miguel - Stroll past Mercado de San Miguel, Spain’s pioneering gourmet market, and admire its historic iron architecture and vibrant atmosphere from the outside….
- Plaza de la Villa - Begin the tapas journey at Plaza de la Villa, one of the oldest squares in Madrid. Experience the city’s rich history and its passion for tapas!
- Mercado de San Miguel - Stroll past Mercado de San Miguel, Spain’s pioneering gourmet market, and admire its historic iron architecture and vibrant atmosphere from the outside. Due to its popularity and large crowds, entry is skipped, but it offers a glimpse into Madrid’s contemporary food scene.
- La Latina - Then, explore the lively neighborhood of La Latina, celebrated for its dynamic food scene and historical significance. Visit a hidden gem of a restaurant—small, with only six tables—renowned for traditional tapas with a creative fusion twist. It’s a local favorite with a lively vibe!
- Plaza Mayor - The next stop is Plaza Mayor, where you can delve into Madrid’s rich history and culinary culture. Savor the city’s famous garlic shrimp, sizzling and aromatic, served with freshly baked homemade bread and complemented by white or red wine.
- Puerta del Sol - Conclude the tapas adventure with a delightful local dessert near Puerta del Sol, one of Madrid’s most iconic landmarks. After the final bite, the guide will escort you back to the square and offer suggestions for further exploration—or assist in finding your way home, content and satisfied!
What's Included
- All food and drinks included, equivalent to a full dinner
- Taste classic Madrid tapas, including Ibérico specialities and garlic prawns
- Visit traditional tabernas, a wine bodega, and iconic local bars
- Sip local favourites such as vermut on tap, Tinto de Verano, and regional wine
- Explore Madrid’s tapas culture with a knowledgeable local guide
- Finish with a traditional Spanish dessert
- All food and drinks included, equivalent to a full dinner
- Taste classic Madrid tapas, including Ibérico specialities and garlic prawns
- Visit traditional tabernas, a wine bodega, and iconic local bars
- Sip local favourites such as vermut on tap, Tinto de Verano, and regional wine
- Explore Madrid’s tapas culture with a knowledgeable local guide
- Finish with a traditional Spanish dessert
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
- Can children join the tour? This experience is designed for adults and older children. Unfortunately, children under the age of 6 are not permitted to join the tour.
- Can the tour accommodate dietary restrictions? This tour was thoughtfully designed to offer a well-balanced local tapas experience. While we aim to be inclusive, some of the traditional…
- Can children join the tour? This experience is designed for adults and older children. Unfortunately, children under the age of 6 are not permitted to join the tour.
- Can the tour accommodate dietary restrictions? This tour was thoughtfully designed to offer a well-balanced local tapas experience. While we aim to be inclusive, some of the traditional establishments we visit may have limited flexibility in catering to specific dietary needs.
- Is the tour suitable for vegetarians or those with food intolerances? The tour is suitable for vegetarians, as well as guests who are lactose-free or gluten-free (non-celiac). If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know in advance and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
- How many food stops are included on this tour? We’ll visit five delicious tasting stops, each offering a unique flavor of Madrid—from traditional taverns to bustling market stalls.
- Will the itinerary always be the same? We aim to follow a thoughtfully curated route, but sometimes we may adjust the itinerary based on the opening hours or crowd levels at certain bars and restaurants. Rest assured, any changes made will still reflect the same high standard of quality and authenticity—you won’t miss out!
- How much walking is involved in the tour? This tour covers approximately 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking through Madrid’s vibrant streets. The pace is relaxed, with plenty of stops along the way, but we do recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
Location
Plaza de la Villa
Plaza de la Villa, in front of the Statue of Don Álvaro de Bazán in the middle of the square. Address: Calle Mayor 70 (close to Mercado de San Miguel). Your guide will be holding an Urban Adventures Sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(341 Ratings)
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Nolan876
Mar 15, 2026
Personalized memorable tapas tasting - Patricia was an exceptional guide and truly made this experience unforgettable. Since it was the slow season, my daughter and I ended up being the only guests on the tour, and instead of canceling, Patricia turned it into a wonderfully personalized evening. She tailored the tapas and drinks at each stop based on what we told her we enjoyed and what we were curious to try.
Beyond the food, she shared insights about her favorite local spots and gave us fantastic recommendations for restaurants and sights not only in Madrid but also in the other cities we planned to visit.
This tour is an incredible way to sample a wide variety of dishes early in your trip so you know what you love and can seek it out again during your stay. We would absolutely recommend this experience—and especially Patricia—to anyone visiting Madrid.
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Louisesm6855ns
Mar 13, 2026
Small group Tapas tour of Madrid - A full three hours of food and culture with a very knowledgeable, interesting and friendly guide, Aafke. We, now, feel more confident and informed about the streets and food culture of Madrid. Thank you!
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Alan
Mar 1, 2026
Splendido - A splendid way to get an insight on Madrid, its food, history and customs. Aafke was a fantastic guide! Highly recommended
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David
Feb 15, 2026
Superb way to eat Madrid - Aafke our guide was brilliant. She’s been living in Madrid on and off for over 20 years so she knew everything there was to know about the city and its varied foodie scene. We started off I
In one of the very old cave market storage restaurants that were once used by the market traders at the nearby Plaza Mayor. We then walked and ate at several more wonderful smallish non tourist places in La Latina and ended up with a dessert that we’d never eaten before that looked like a large doughnut but was made with bread pudding and it was delicious. All in all it was a superb trip, about 3 hours and we loved it and Aafke. Highly recommended.
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Benjalex
Jan 30, 2026
Tapas and Drinks Tour - Last night my wife Karen and I went on a Walking Tapas tour around Madrid with our wonderful host Aafke. As we were the only ones on the tour we feel like we got 5 star treatment and Aafke was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The bars and restaurants we were taken took were lovely and the food delicious although as I was feeling a little poorly I never got to enjoy it as much as I hoped although Karen made up for that for me!
I would highly recommend this tour and hopefully you will be lucky enough to get Aafke as your guide.
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V444rgmanum
Dec 11, 2025
Amazing! - What a great night! We got to know Madrid through a locals eye. The food and drink was lovely! Specially the Vermouth, my new favorite drink.
Thank you Aafke!
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Odourono
Dec 8, 2025
Great introduction to Madrid - We were in town for Radiohead in early November. It was a last minute opportunity with a very short window to discover the city. Our tour with Patricia was a welcome introduction to the culture and history. Great tour, great guide, great experience.
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Reyshandyo
Nov 26, 2025
Good - Patricia become our guide and she did it well, she make our tapas trip become more fun and memorable. We visit 5 tapas place with their own stories and the food was so good and it’s my first time to try.
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Harrietannl
Nov 21, 2025
Tapas Tasting with Fatima is fantastic! - Fátima guided us on a fabulous tapas tasting tour this evening. We loved each of the five stops. In between the restaurants, Fatima was full of information about the areas and the culinary history. Would highly recommend Tapas Tasting with Fatima.
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616greggg
Nov 19, 2025
The BEST tour in Madrid - Can’t recommend this tour enough!! We had just arrived that day to Madrid and do not speak any Spanish, and had read other reviews saying this was a great way to learn the city, find some great restaurants/ bars with the assistance of an English speaking guide who chooses specialty items to give us a taste of authentic Madrid. This tour did exactly that!! Our tour guide Patricia is what really made this tour special, welcoming, and so much fun! We drank, ate, laughed the whole night! It was our favorite tour we did in Madrid. Thanks again Patricia!!
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