Madrid Local Tapas Tour with Private Dinner and Bottomless Wine
Description
Ever wondered what it's like to dine like a local chef? Join our professional chefs as they take you to their favorite dining spots on their days off and finish with a gourmet sit-down dinner with bottomless wine pairing! Our tapas tour, meticulously crafted by local chefs, offers you a taste of their culinary expertise and favorite restaurants. We’ll visit four specially selected venues to savor house specialties, each accompanied by a glass of wine or beer. Our knowledgeable guide will explore the gastronomic history, recipes, and unique flavors of each stop. Throughout the tour, we'll pass iconic landmarks like Calle Atocha and Plaza Mayor, providing opportunities to socialize with fellow food enthusiasts and see the city from a fresh perspective. The experience concludes back at The point of origin with a private sit-down dinner in a 120-year-old cellar. Choose between a perfectly prepared meat or fish main dish, followed by a seasonal dessert, all paired with bottomless wine!
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Itinerary
We will gather at Calle de Atocha 76, Madrid most renowned cooking school, where you'll be welcomed with bottomless cava while waiting for the rest of our small group to arrive. Our guide will introduce themselves and outline the route we'll follow on this culinary adventure. Feel free to leave any personal belongings here securely, as the tour will conclude at this location.
Stop at one of Madrid´s first hardware stores that has kept its original decore for over 100 years. Nowadays this restaurant portrays the personality of that hardware store while serving delicious and high end lunches, dinners, tapas and wines. Here we will try the world famous Croqueta and a perfectly paired glass of wine. As we move out of the restaurant, an introduction of the neighborhood divide by calle Atocha, one of Madrid´s central streets.
Now we venture into our second stop, a restaurant that specializes on Iberian Products and spanish cuisine. You can not leave spain with out enjyoing one of our favorite products, the Jamon Iberico. This former Museo del Jamon has been renovated and re-decorated after the pandemic to cater the locals. On this stop we will experience a Jamon tasting with three types of iberian hams and our guide will elaborate on the production of these hams. Ofcourse, a good ham must be accompanied by a good wine and our guide will recommend you one for this tasting.
‘’Vamos por un vermouth’’, a typical expresion we have for this refreshing apertive. At this stop you will see and try the vermouth culture first hand as we accompany this with a basque pintxo delicacy, the "Gilda". The guide will share his knowledge on the history behind this sweet, spicy and sour pintxo and the drink that has become a perfect match for it.
Lavapies famous for being the bohemian side of the city will be our last stop before sitting down for dinner. Here we will go to one of the neighborhoods most renowned bars where we will have a delicious, and smoky, charcuteri product from Leon and a typical wine of the basque country.
We conclude our tapas tour back where we started, at Madrid´s premier and funnest cooking school. Here, we will be welcomed into an exclusive private dining room for a sumptuous sit- down dinner. Relax in a charming, candle-lit, 120-year-old cellar and savor a main course of your choice: meat or fish (Vegetarian option aswell) and finish off your meal with a delectable dessert and enjoy a bottomless wine pairing, featuring a selection of white, red, and sparkling wines. Cap off the evening by socializing with the new friends you have made on this tour. As a parting gift, yo will receive a PDF filled with key information, fun facts about the restaurants, recipes, and the areas we visited plus suggestion of places to visit during your stay in Madrid.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- being able to stand or walk for 3km (1.8miles) is recommended
- We cater to the following dietary restrictions: Vegetarians, vegans, lactose free, gluten free, shellfish allergy, nut allergy (We cannot guarantee zero cross contamination)
- Alcoholic beverages (only available for ages 18 and over) and Allergen Allert restricions applies.
- We cater to the following dietary restrictions: Vegetarians, vegans, lactose free, gluten free, shellfish allergy, nut allergy but we cannot guarantee zero cross contamination
Reviews(243)
This wine and tapas tour was one of the highlights of my time in Madrid. From start to finish, it was exceptionally well organised, welcoming, and full of authentic local experiences. The guide Diego was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about Madrid’s food and wine culture. I learned so much about the the traditions behind the tapas, and the different wines we sampled, all while enjoying a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The selection of venues was excellent, ranging from charming local spots to places I would never have discovered on my own. Every tapa was delicious, and each wine was thoughtfully paired, showcasing the incredible variety and quality of Spanish cuisine. What made the experience especially memorable was the balance between great food, fascinating stories and charming venues. It felt authentic rather than touristy, giving a genuine taste of Madrid’s culinary scene. I would wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Madrid, whether you’re a wine enthusiast, a food lover, or simply looking for a fun and memorable way to explore the city. It exceeded my expectations and left me with wonderful memories of Madrid. Five stars without hesitation.
It is a unique experience. Tapas as the locals do, in specially selected places. The final dinner is exceptional, and our guide Diego is a genius who knows about food, drinks, places, and their history. Without a doubt, we will repeat it the next time we are in Madrid!
The title should speak for itself as the experience was really amazing and the crew at the Cooking Clubhouse provided a wonderful time. Diego was our guide and he was extremely accommodating to our busy schedule with timing and made sure we still had the full experience. Diego even sent us a long list of restaurants, night life and other experiences for our next trip. Would highly recommend this activity and any that are hosted by Cooking Clubhouse, they are an awesome crew.
Diego was great. The tapas were fantastic as were the tapa places. Dinner after the tapas was also great. I’d definitely do it again.
Outstanding tour guide accompanied by wonderful food and wine pairing. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Madrid!
Such an incredible experience. I cannot recommend this enough! Our small group had an amazing time and our guide, Diego, was charming, informative, and so fun! It was the perfect activity for our team building and gave the space for our members to get to know each other throughout the night. The food was delicious, the wine was great, and the locations were awesome. We even booked reservations to one of the locations afterwards, we were so impressed!
A tour that beat most things, the evening started with many nice tapas places and ended with a very good dinner. Throughout we had a very nice guide who guided us in most things. We recommend this tour to everyone!
Diego started our tour with a glass of cava, what followed was an insider’s guide to bars and tapas in Madrid. The tour included stops at four different bars and more importantly, four different tapas and beverages. You will get a “local’s” cheat sheet for future forays on your own. The tour concluded with a sit down entree and dessert. The beef cheeks were actually my favorite food item on my trip. This tour is Diego’s baby. He researches his stops and says he adds and subtracts when necessary. The tour is well worth the time and money. Be prepared to make friends because it just 8 people.
Lots of fun, great food, and great wine!
My daughter gifted me with an early Mother's Day treat. What a lovely evening! Our chef Javier was wonderful. Interestingly, the only other person who had signed up for the experience was not able to attend...last minute problem...so we were offered either to have a private class or to reschedule. As we were leaving Madrid the next morning, we opted for the private experience. The food and instruction was terrific. Many thanks to Javier for completing our stay in Madrid in such a lovely way.
