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Madrid Small Group Premium Lunchtime Tapas & Vermouth Tour

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Madrid, Spain
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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Explore Madrid's culinary heart during this immersive lunchtime food tour, and discover the tradition of vermouth loved by the locals. This premium 3.5-hour journey takes you through the city's vibrant streets, combining rich history with delicious tastings tailored to the tastes and interests of each group.

Enjoy essential Spanish ham and cheese, savor great tapas at local eateries, and conclude with the iconic chocolate con churros.

With a maximum group size of 10, this tour offers a personalized experience enriched with insider tips and fascinating stories about Madrid's culture. Perfect for families or those preferring daytime explorations, it provides a unique glimpse into the city's culinary scene.

- 3.5-hour lunchtime tour exploring Madrid's tapas and vermouth culture
- Visit 4 local bars and eateries, including a century-old establishment
- Savor a variety of traditional tapas and finish with hot chocolate and churros
- Maximum group size of 10 for an intimate experience

What's Included

  • 1 drink in each bar vermouth/beer/wine/soft drink, no spirits. Additional drinks at client's expense
  • A light-hearted historical overview of the main sights and insider advice for the rest of your stay
  • A crash-course in Spanish hams
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Optional Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Plaza de Isabel II
8, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Plazuela de San Ginés
Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

End point is orientative only. Tour concludes in one of the best chocolate and churros bars in the nearby area. Exact location can vary slightly depending on how full each bar is on the day.

What To Expect

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Madrid (pass by)

On this lunchtime walking tapas and vermouth tour your entertaining foody guide will take you off to experience Madrid's aperitif tradition while you see some of the city and learn about its history and culture.But it`s not just food, you will learn the ins and outs of Madrid's culinary scene, discover interesting facts on Madrid's history, culture and customs and get ideas for the rest of your stay.You'll visit 3 traditional bars/restaurants to try authentic Spanish delicacies before finishing with something sweet (hot chocolate and churros)You will be told all about the famous Spanish vermouth and the Iberian ham. In each bar your guide will recommend the best regional specialties, while adapting to the tastes of the group.
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Opera

We will meet betweeen the two metro entrances of Metro Opera in Plaza Isabel II and introduce you to fellow travellers and explain the plan for tour.PLEASE NOTE THIS ITINERARY IS AN EXAMPLE ONLY AS WE CHANGE THINGS AND ADAPT ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS OF THE GROUP ON THE DAY.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Royal Palace of Madrid

We will walk past the impressive Spanish Royal Palace (the largest Palace in Europe) and your guide will tell you interesting facts and stories about the building and nearby area.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Calle Mayor

First bar: We will stop in a century-old bar and introduce you to the all-important Madrid tradition "La hora del vermut"Here we will invite your to a traditional Madrid aperitif, a vermut (or equivalent of your choice) paired with appropriate delicacies.They might be crunchy ham croquettes, vinegary anchovies, fresh green olives or flaky pastry packets filled with bull's tail...The idea is to get you warmed up and in the mood before exploring some of the main sights of Madrid.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Puerta del Sol

We will tell you all about this iconic square, its buildings, history and traditions.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sol

Second Bar: You will have probably worked up a bit of an appetite by now so we will stop in a bar that is very popular with the locals for its quality price relationship and get you to try that must of Spain - a bit of Iberian ham and manchego cheese, washed down with a cold beer, tinto de verano or soft drink.Your guide will give you a crash course in Spanish hams, how they are made, preserved, cut and eaten!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Huertas

Third bar: You will then stroll to the next bar, a very traditional Spanish tavern, where you will share various platefuls of tapas.Your guide will tell you all about the traditions of tapas and how tapassing is done Madrid-style. They may well try to expand your culinary boundaries a little and get you to try things you might not otherwise taste!You will try a range of different dishes, it might be anything from little green peppers from Galicia, Spanish black pudding, crispy sticky pork belly, artichoke hearts, steak with figs, bull's tail stew, deep-fried aubergine with a honey sauce, to octopus or baby clams.It is not a fixed, preset, preordered menu but your guide will personalise everything, advising you on the specialties and ordering according to the likes/dislikes of the group on the day.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaza De Santa Ana (pass by)

By now you are likely to be pretty full so we will take a little stroll to help the food go down and for your guide to tell you a few stories and facts about the places you walk past!
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Plaza Mayor

We will walk through the Main Square of Madrid and tell you a bit about its history and traditions and make a few insider suggestions on what to see/eat/drink during the rest of your stay.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Iglesia de San Gines

We will drop you off in one of Madrid's best-known places for something sweet to finish off the tour. Here you can try some of the chocolate con churros .Here your guide will help order before bidding you farewell and leaving you to savour this sweet treat.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Please note the legal drinking age in Spain is 18.
  • Minimum age is 8 years

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madrid Small Group Premium Lunchtime Tapas & Vermouth Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 1 drink in each bar vermouth/beer/wine/soft drink, no spirits. Additional drinks at client's expense
  • A light-hearted historical overview of the main sights and insider advice for the rest of your stay
  • A crash-course in Spanish hams
  • Hot Chocolate and Churros (to share 1 between 2 people)
  • An introduction to the Spanish "Hora de vermút"
  • 10+ different tapas or aperitivos (depending on group size and appetite) - plenty for lunch
  • Personalised advice on Spanish food and beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Optional Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Please note the legal drinking age in Spain is 18.
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • In the summer it can get very hot, please bring a hat, sunscreen and water.
  • Please note dishes maybe shared with other travellers.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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