Tapas and history tour through old Madrid

Madrid, Spain
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- Visit 3 authentics tapas bars.

- We mix gastronomy with history. So, apart from enjoying the gastronomy, you will learn more about my city and my country.

- Enjoy a fun and informal atmosphere

- Be led by a guide with an in-depth knowledge of history and gastronomy.

- Small groups 10 people max.

Description

Itinerary
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Stop At: Puerta del Sol, 28013 Madrid Spain

Our gastronomic tour will start at Apple Store (Puerta del Sol) at 12:30 pm. I will welcome you to Madrid and I will explain a little what we are going to do during the tour.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Austrias, Austrias, Madrid

After welcoming you at Puerta del Sol, we will go to the Autrias neighborhood, here we will stop (depending on the day) at our first gastronomic stops.

You will experience the same venues that the locals go to, seeking traditional tapas such as iberian ham, manchego cheese, garlic shrimp, fried cod (a typical tapa from Madrid) padron peppers, bravas, Spanish Omelette, and more tapas according to the tapas bars that you will visit on the day.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Puerta del Sol, 28013 Madrid Spain

After enjoying tapas like authentic locals, we return again to Puerta del Sol. Here I am going to describe this beautiful square, I will tell you its history and some symbols that are in it.

Duration: 10 minutes

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

During our gastronomic tour we will visit iconic places in the city, such as Calle Mayor, Plaza Mayor, here I will give you a brief summary of the history of the Plaza, the most important Plaza in Madrid.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Tablao Flamenco Arco de Cuchilleros, Madrid Spain

After visiting the Plaza Mayor, we enter Medieval Madrid. In this area we will stop at a classic tapas bar in Madrid. In this bar, depending on the day, we will try mushrooms or a delicious squid sandwich.

We will also pass by the oldest restaurant in the world. Here I will tell you a brief history of the restaurant.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

And to finish we will visit one of the most beautiful squares in Madrid. Plaza de la Villa, here I will give you a brief summary of the history of the square and the buildings there.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Calle Mayor, Madrid Spain

End of the tour. End of our services.

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions

  • Three authentics tapas bars
  • 1 drink (wine, vermouth, beer, soft drinks or water) in each bar.
  • Food tasting as (Iberian ham, Manchego cheese, garlic shrimp,bravas, padron pepper, anchovies in vinegar, croquettes, Fried cod, Mushrooms, Spanish omelette etc)
  • Local guide in English and Spanish.

Exclusions

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Tips are not included, it is recommended to tip the guide 10-15% at the end of the tour.

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age is 18 years.
  • Not recommended for Celiacs, vegetarians, vegans, lactose intolerant and pepla with shellfish allergy and fish
  • If you do not arrive at the indicated time or do not show up, you lose the tour and it will not be refundable. Remember that this tour does not have a flexible entry time. It has a fixed departure time.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • In some bars we may not be seated, we will be at the bar.
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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