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Madrid Tapas Tour: Three Taverns from Plaza de Santa Ana

A 3-hour route through three central Madrid taverns, one over 100 years old: paella, tortilla, garlic prawns, croquetas, patatas bravas and meatballs, with a drink.

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  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • English
  • Mobile ticket and instant confirmation

From €70 per person · min. 2 people

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Highlights

  • Three very different taverns in central Madrid, one over 100 years old
  • Paella, Spanish omelette, garlic prawns, croquetas, patatas bravas and meatballs
  • One drink of your choice: beer, wine, sangria or tinto de verano, plus soft drink and water
  • Up to 15 people per booking, starting at 5 pm
  • Meeting point in Plaza de Santa Ana

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Our take

A simple, well-built tapas tour: three very different taverns —one styled on Ancient Greece, one over a century old and a modern neighbourhood bar— and the Madrid classics you'll be looking for: tortilla, croquetas, bravas, garlic prawns and paella. It works out at about €70 per person, minimum two. For first-timers who want the typical dishes without picking the wrong bar, it delivers. If you're vegan, give it a miss.

What's included

  • One drink of your choice: beer, wine, sangria or tinto de verano
  • Soft drink and water
  • Paella, Spanish omelette, garlic prawns, croquetas, patatas bravas and meatballs

Not included

  • Vegan tapas

Good to know

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes: you walk between stops

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair or stroller users
  • Under-18s
  • Vegans (no vegan tapas)

Things to keep in mind

  • Price per person with a minimum of 2 people per booking (maximum 15)
  • The tour is in English
  • Starts at 5 pm

Meeting point

Monument to Calderón de la Barca, Plaza de Santa Ana, Madrid

Meet by the Calderón de la Barca monument in Plaza de Santa Ana. From there you walk between the three taverns.

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The experience

The route

You meet at 5 pm in Plaza de Santa Ana and walk to three taverns in the centre, each with its own character:

  • A tavern styled on Ancient Greece.
  • A restaurant open for over 100 years that serves a dish unique to the city.
  • A modern neighbourhood tavern mostly frequented by locals.

Across the three you try paella, Spanish omelette, garlic prawns, croquetas, patatas bravas and meatballs, with one drink of your choice (beer, wine, sangria or tinto de verano), a soft drink and water.

Who it's for

  • First-time visitors who want to try the classics.
  • Couples or small groups comfortable in English.
  • Not vegans: there are no vegan tapas.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before. No refund within 24 hours of the start.

Frequently asked questions

What do we eat?
Paella, Spanish omelette, garlic prawns, croquetas, patatas bravas and meatballs, spread across the three taverns.
Which drinks are included?
One drink of your choice from beer, wine, sangria or tinto de verano, plus a soft drink and water.
Is there a vegan option?
No. Vegan tapas aren't included.
Can I book on my own?
No. The minimum is 2 people per booking and the price is per person.

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