Madrid by Night: Tapas, Local Drinks & Hidden Gems Tour
Description
Discover Madrid by night on a tapas crawl from Plaza de la Villa to La Latina. Taste classic dishes, vermut, wine, garlic prawns and dessert while eating like a local.
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Itinerary
Your tapas adventure kicks off in Plaza de la Villa, one of Madrid’s oldest squares. Start with a taste of the city’s rich history and its love affair with tapas!
We pass by Mercado de San Miguel, Spain’s first gourmet market, admiring its historic iron architecture and lively atmosphere from the outside. Due to its popularity and heavy crowds, we don’t enter, but it’s a great spot to learn about Madrid’s modern food scene.
Next, we dive into the vibrant barrio of La Latina, known for its lively food scene and rich history. We’ll visit a hidden gem of a restaurant—tiny, with just six tables—famous for traditional tapas with a creative fusion twist. It’s a local favorite with a buzzing atmosphere!
At our next stop, at Plaza Mayor, we’ll dive into Madrid’s rich history and food culture. Here, you’ll taste the city’s legendary garlic shrimp, sizzling and fragrant, served with freshly baked homemade bread and paired with white or red wine.
We’ll wrap up our tapas adventure with a sweet local dessert near Puerta del Sol, one of Madrid’s most iconic landmarks. After your final bite, your guide will walk you back to the square and share tips for what to see next—or help you find your way home, full and happy!
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Can children join the tour? This experience is designed for adults and older children. Unfortunately, children under the age of 6 are not permitted to join the tour.
- Can the tour accommodate dietary restrictions? This tour was thoughtfully designed to offer a well-balanced local tapas experience. While we aim to be inclusive, some of the traditional establishments we visit may have limited flexibility in catering to specific dietary needs.
- Is the tour suitable for vegetarians or those with food intolerances? The tour is suitable for vegetarians, as well as guests who are lactose-free or gluten-free (non-celiac). If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know in advance and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
- How many food stops are included on this tour? We’ll visit five delicious tasting stops, each offering a unique flavor of Madrid—from traditional taverns to bustling market stalls.
- Will the itinerary always be the same? We aim to follow a thoughtfully curated route, but sometimes we may adjust the itinerary based on the opening hours or crowd levels at certain bars and restaurants. Rest assured, any changes made will still reflect the same high standard of quality and authenticity—you won’t miss out!
- How much walking is involved in the tour? This tour covers approximately 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking through Madrid’s vibrant streets. The pace is relaxed, with plenty of stops along the way, but we do recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
- Please note that this tour is designed as a social, sit‑down tapas experience, not a snack‑style crawl.
- You will learn how tapas are enjoyed in Madrid: shared plates, lively bars, and local stories
Reviews(359)
Great experience. Food was amazing, guide was friendly and knowledgable. Tour was pretty long, but fun and not strenuous, so definitely enjoyable. Great, would do it again!
Mitch was the best guide. My daughter and I loved this tour especially our first night in Madrid!!
Our tour with Aafke was amazing, during our Europe trip we have done many food tours all great however this one stood out. Aafke our guide was amazing, her knowledge and her charm made our experience very enjoyable. The food was delicious and the history was interesting. We'd definitely recommend to anyone interested in food, drinks and a great time
10/10 experience with Patricia guiding us through Madrid. She was very friendly and showed us the best spots in town. Would schedule with her again.
Patricia was amazing! Conversion was easy and her knowledge of the area was incredible.
Patricia was absolutely fantastic! I’ve been on other tapas tours and this was by far the best. She’s so friendly, fun and knowledgeable. Loved every part of it.
What a great tapas tour! Patricia knew all the great spots, she was so fun to talk to, knew all the great spots in Madrid. Highly recommend a tapas tour with her.
What a great way to start our holiday in Madrid! We enjoyed eating and drinking our way through the history and information about Madrid Life. Our guide, Aafke, was so interesting, informative and helpful. She chose 4 delightful unique venues to sample the best tapas and local drinks, taking into account our pescatarian and personal likes and dislikes. We enjoyed it so much that we returned to several places again during our stay. Thank you, Aafke!
Excellent guided tour with Fatima who was very knowledgeable Interacted well with all the group which made us all feel relaxed We would definitely recommend this tour
Fatima was wonderful, we had a lovely evening experiencing the best of Madrids places. Lots of interesting stories with each of the places we visited. Highly recommend!
