Madrid · TAPAS & TABERNA TOURS
55 reviewed
Madrid eats standing up, and the good bars are not the ones with photos on the menu. These are the best tapas and taberna tours: La Latina crawls, market grazes, old-school tabernas, with prices, how many stops and drinks are included, and which suit a first night versus a serious appetite.
Small-group Madrid tapas and wine walk through the Literary Quarter, with 12+ tastings at local bars and a lively finish near Plaza Mayor.
“Carlos took us to four places in the literary quarter of Madrid. Each place had unique tapas and drinks to try. He was very informative and we met people from around the world. 10 out of 10 would recommend.”
Small-group Madrid tapas tour with vermouth, Asturian cider, and local taverns plus a history walk through plazas and royal sights.
“This tour was amazing. Our guide, José, was so knowledgeable and passionate about the history and food. This was the first thing we did when we got to Spain, and I very highly recommend.”
Skip the long Prado lines on a small-group guided tour focused on Spanish masters like Velázquez, Titian, Rubens and El Greco.
“our guide explained the history of the major collections and patiently guided us through museum”
Taste 12 Madrid tapas across 4 century-old bars with wine, beer, or soft drinks on a small-group walk through Las Letras.
“Tour was wonderful! So much food and drink, make sure you come hungry. Eva did a great job of educating us on the wine and food of Madrid. Super fun too! You won’t regret taking this tour.”
Small-group Madrid tapas and wine walk with 4 included tastings, central sights, and a rooftop cava finish for the 6 PM tour.
“Wonderful experience! Made so many new friends and discovered new drinks and food that were all so delicious. Rodrigo was a 10/10 tour guide that was super knowledgeable and fun.”
Madrid by night small-group tapas walk with a guide, pay-what-you-want after the first stop, and history that fits in between bites.
“WE had Great food, we had great drinks and we had great fun We learned very interesting facts about M”
Hands-on Madrid cooking class to make paella, tapas, and sangria with a small group and recipe booklet, plus a market stop in the morning.
“There are no words to describe this amazing experience. My first visit to Madrid I knew I wanted to take a cooking class. Many offered wine tasting and food but none offered the entire experience as this one. Eduardo took us to the market explained the history of the food, flavors and provided his guidance on purchasing everything. Once back at the kitchen he instinctively knew when to suggest and when to let us create. He was an amazing teacher. I will never forget this amazing experience. Thank you”
150-minute Madrid tapas and wine bar crawl with 10–12 tastings and 4 drinks at local bars and bodegas with an English guide.
“Everything about this tour was fantastic, good food, guide and experience. I 100% recommend”
Skip-the-line Royal Palace tour with an expert guide, headphones, gardens, and optional tapas at Mercado Jamón Ibérico.
“Arrived 15 minutes before the schedule time. Waited on the line that said “visitor with tickets”. Only to be told that the tour left had to purchase tickets again for entry. No clear location for tour to start.”
Madrid historic centre tapas and wine walk with seasonal pastry, squid sandwich, vermouth, and a daily Secret Dish in a small group.
“This was the perfect way to explore the city and learn about local culture and cuisine. There were seven people in our group which was a great size for navigating the streets and seating in the restaurants. It allowed us to get to know others in the group and hear our guide Jorge, when he was talking. Jorge was the perfect guide and host for the tour. His knowledge of the country, city, and local scene was outstanding. He was attentive and connected with everyone in the group. He made sure we were happy, and made us felt cared for. He asked for feedback our impressions as we were progressing…”
Taste nine tapas and Spanish wine in La Latina with priority entry to five spots, plus a walk past Madrid Centro sights.
“We loved our tour. We happened to be the only ones at our chosen time so it was very personalized. Layla our tour guide was super nice, energetic, knowledgeable, and super helpful with recommendations. I would definitely recommend.”
4-hour tapas and wine crawl across Madrid’s historic core, ending with rooftop views and a cava toast on the 6pm tour.
“Agustin was an amazing guide! The tapas bars were on point and was to die for! Highly recommend.”
Madrid small-group tapas walk: four venues, 4 Spanish wines, Iberian ham and churros, plus history on a 3.5-hour route.
“Brian was a great guide. Perfect food choices, wine, and informative stroll thru Madrid. He allowed us to take our time and enjoy the company of the others.”
Madrid tapas dinner with history: small-group evening walk, croquettes, ham and paella, wine/sangria, and key landmarks.
“The tour was informative and interesting. Gave us a good sense of the area and understanding of some of the historical highlights. Dinner was excellent.”
3 hours on an e-bike or bike with a guide through Madrid highlights from Plaza Mayor to Retiro Park, with optional tapas.
“Our guide was great. Informative and a fun sense of humor. Cover a lot of ground in a couple of hours.”
