Madrid Historical Walking Tour with Food Tasting and Dinner

Madrid, Spain

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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.

Description

Stop At: Plaza de Isabel II, Pl. de Isabel II, 28013 Madrid, Spain

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.

Stop At: Calle Preciados, Madrid Spain

Our first food tapas stop is at a quaint tavern that has been operation since 1860 offering some of the best Croquettes in Madrid

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Puerta del Sol, 28013 Madrid Spain

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Plaza Mayor, Calle Gerona 4, 28012 Madrid Spain

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Plaza De Puerta Cerrada, Calle de Segovia, Madrid Spain

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de la Villa, Calle Mayor, Madrid Spain

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Royal Palace of Madrid, Calle de Bailen s/n, 28071 Madrid Spain

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de Isabel II, Plaza de isabel II, Madrid Spain

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Sample Menu

• Gazpacho - Gazpacho homemade style, it appears on the reviews!
• Croquette - A croquette tavern that has been around since 1860, you can't go wrong, not many tourists have found out the place yet!
• Spanish Ham, Chorizo and Manchego Cheese - We take you to a hidden gem near the Plaza Mayor where locals go for some of the best cold-cuts that Madrid has to offer.
• Chorizo stewed in white wine - The last place we go to is a sit-down establishment where we start off with the gazpacho, and their amazing chorizo with white wine, a must!
• Spanish Tortilla - At the last place, we taste one of the best Spanish Omelettes in Madrid, made for us fresh on the spot, that is the secret!
• Pealla - Madrid Paella; an assortment of ingredients of chicken, pork, shrimp, calamari, muscles and veggies, it appears a lot on the reviews!

Inclusions

  • Dinner
  • Food tasting
  • Local guide
  • Tour escort/host

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel drop-off

Additional information

  • 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
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • All of our guides are fully vaccinated and carry additional masks and gel for our guests if needed.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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