Madrid Tapas and History Tour with Paella Dinner
3-hour tour of three traditional tapas bars in central Madrid with city history, finishing with a full sit-down dinner of paella, tapas and homemade sangria.
From €95 per person
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- Duration
- 3 hours
- Guide languages
- English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Three traditional tapas bars, one serving croquettes since 1860
- Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Botín and Plaza de la Villa with stories
- Full dinner: paella, tapas and homemade sangria
- Local guide with recommendations for the rest of your trip
- Tour in English with other travelers
Our take
It's a long dinner with a walk and stories rather than a quick bar crawl: you finish sitting down to paella and sangria. It's run in English, so it suits international travelers best. It has lots of reviews on booking platforms, a good sign the experience is consistent.
What's included
- Local guide
- Tapas at three traditional bars
- Full sit-down dinner with paella, tapas and homemade sangria
- Drinks
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to know
Things to keep in mind
- The tour is in English
- Vegetarian option available if requested when booking
- Minimum drinking age 18
- Wear comfortable shoes
Meeting point
Statue in the middle of Plaza de Isabel II (Ópera), Madrid, Spain
The experience
What you'll see
A 3-hour tour mixing tapas and Madrid history. You start at Plaza de Isabel II and stop at a tavern on Calle del Arenal famous for its croquettes since 1860. You continue through Puerta del Sol (and the story of the twelve grapes), Plaza Mayor, where you try ham and chorizo at a tavern on the square, pass Botín, the world's oldest restaurant, and reach Plaza de la Villa and the Royal Palace.
How it works
The guide waits with a Native Spanish Tapas sign at the statue in the middle of Plaza de Isabel II, five minutes from Sol. After the tapas stops, you finish with a full sit-down dinner at a traditional restaurant: paella, more tapas and homemade sangria, with a Castilian liqueur shot at the end. The tour is in English. A vegetarian option is available if requested when booking.
Who I'd recommend it to
- International travelers who want a first night in Madrid with dinner sorted.
- Anyone who prefers a complete evening plan to bar-hopping on their own.
- Groups of friends or couples who speak English.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund.
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