Madrid Small Group Premium Lunchtime Tapas & Vermouth Tour

Duration3h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

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
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

What to expect

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.
Opera
5m

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.
Royal Palace of Madrid
10m

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.
Calle Mayor
30m

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.
Puerta del Sol
10m

We will tell you all about this iconic square, its buildings, history and traditions.
Sol
30m

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!
Huertas
45m

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.
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!
Plaza Mayor
10m

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.
Iglesia de San Gines
30m

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Between the 2 metro entrances of Metro Opera in Plaza Isabel II! . Your tour guide will be carrying an A4-sized bright yellow Adventurous Appetites flier

End point

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.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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.

Cancellation policy

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

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