Madrid Local's Tapas Tour Dinner with a side of History Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Calle de Bailén, Madrid, 28071, Spain
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Madrid Local's Tapas Tour Dinner with a side of History photo
Madrid Local's Tapas Tour Dinner with a side of History photo
Madrid Local's Tapas Tour Dinner with a side of History photo
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Madrid Local's Tapas Tour Dinner with a side of History photo
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Madrid Historical Walking Tour
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Overview

Discover Madrid through the eyes of a true local. Join a Spanish‑American native guide for an evening exploring three hidden Madrid tapas bars with a side of history, finishing off with a full sit‑down dinner that travelers consistently call the best night of their trip. Along the way, you’ll also get personalized recommendations for the rest of your stay in Madrid — the same local spots I share with friends and family.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

18:30 at the statue in the middle of Plaza Isabel II Square. (Please try to arrive 10 minutes prior)

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Our meeting Point is a five minute walk from Puerta del Sol at Plaza Isabel II, where one of our guides will be waiting with a "Native Spanish Tapas" sign or table, and get ready for an authentic Madrid Historical Walking Tour alongside some of the best local's tapas establishments with a fun, and dynamic bilingual guide explaining the past and present history of Madrid. We will be stopping at three traditional establishments for some of the best tapas and drinks that Madrid has to offer.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Calle del Arenal
Our first food tapas stop is at a quaint tavern that has been operation since 1860 offering some of the best Croquettes in Madrid near Madrid's Puerta del Sol square; "Spain's Time Square". You will learn about the history of this square and other interesting facts such as the origin of the 12 grapes that Spaniards eat the last twelve seconds of the year.
Duration: 20 mins
3. Puerta del Sol
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. Alongside an introduction of our current Borboun dynasty versus the precious Hapsburg dynasties.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Plaza Mayor
Madrid's 1600's main square is a must see Madrid tourist attraction. We will then make our second food tapas stop at a local's favorite tavern at the perimeter of this amazing square for some amazing Spanish ham, chorizo, alongside a beverage of choice, we recommend the beer here, they use a traditional tap system.
Duration: 30 mins
5. BOTIN
We will be entering the oldest quarter of Madrid dating back to the 1500`s and a peak at the world's oldest standing restaurant called Botin. It is not easy to get a reservation there, but our guides sometimes manage to do so. This beautiful little square has some very entertaining historical facts, including an anecdote related to Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code novel.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Plaza de la Villa
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, where we can appreciate three hundred years of different architecture just in this square.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Royal Palace of Madrid
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, being our last landmark before we sit down for a full tapas dinner, we highly recommend the homemade wine there.
Duration: 15 mins
8. Plaza de Isabel II
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. Our guide will walk you back to the meeting point and give you recommendations you on where to go next and what to do during the remainder of your stay in Madrid.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Local guide

Tour escort/host

Dinner

Food tasting

Exclusion

Gratuities

Hotel pickup

Hotel drop-off

Admission fees

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Supplied by Native Spanish Tapas

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