Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour

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About this activity

Share a sociable night full of fun, food and stories on this deep dive into Madrid’s tapas scene. This premium personalised food tour takes you beyond your standard patatas bravas and calamari sandwiches and shows you how the locals do tapas. Discover the breadth of the Spanish food scene from the classic to the more adventurous and get a unique insight into the history and culture of Madrid, accompanied by an expert guide who knows all the best places to go.

Expect to share 12 to 20 delicious dishes recommended by your guide, according to the likes and interests of the group.

Go home with a deeper understanding of the culture, traditions, and social life that define Madrid.

More than 20 years helping people discover Madrid through its food and drink
Personalised tapas chosen by guests, not a fixed preordered menu
Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best Food Experiences in the World (8th place in 2019, 12th place in 2022)
Maximum group size of 10 for a more intimate experience

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Adventurous Appetites Ltd

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 1 drink in each bar - wine/beer/soft drink etc (no spirits). Additional drinks at client's expense.
Included: Guided visit to 3 or 4 local bars/restaurants
Included: Insider tips and suggestions for the rest of your stay
Included: Tapas (12-20 tastings depending on group size/appetite, from the classic to the more adventurous)
Included: Wine-tasting - our tours usually include a tasting and explanation of the wines you might choose
Included: Personalised advice on Spanish food and beverages

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop off
Not included: Additional drinks (1 drink per person is included in each bar)
Not included: Optional Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

This is a deep-dive into Madrid and its culinary scene. A real evening out in real Madrid bars.

You’ll experience the real tapas culture of the city, moving from bar to bar, tasting different foods, rubbing shoulders with the locals and discovering how Madrileños enjoy an evening out.

Rather than following a rigid script, we share anecdotes, cultural insights, and practical tips that help you understand Madrid beyond the guidebooks.

Much more than your standard patatas bravas and calamari sandwich, we offer a premium service where we tailor what we order according to group on the night. We will encourage you to expand your culinary boundaries a little and really get to the heart of the city through its food and drink.

We visit 3 or 4 traditional local bars, each with its own atmosphere and speciality dishes. You will taste anything between 12 and 20 different tapas, depending on the size and appetite of the group. A drink is included in each bar.
Opera

5 min

We will meet between the two metro entrances of Metro Opera in Plaza Isabel II, introduce you to fellow travelers and explain the plan for the evening. Having made introductions and seen the Royal Opera House we will start a night full of fun, food, drink and stories!

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ITINERARY IS AN EXAMPLE ONLY.

We adapt each tour according to the likes/dislikes/interests of the group so each night is slightly different.
Opera

40 min

First Bar: It is only a short walk to the first bar where we will get you warmed up for the evening with some great food and drink and explain the origins of the tapas culture and some of its most important aspects.

By the end of the night you will be well-prepared to get out and to negotiate Madrid's buzzing food scene on your own!
Iglesia de San Gines

5 min

We will point out this emblematic church and tell you about the sweet treat hidden behind it!
Stop 5

10 min

We will walk through the Main Square of Madrid and tell you a bit about its history and traditions and make a few suggestions on what to see/eat/drink during the rest of your stay.
Stop 6

10 min

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

30 min

Second bar: You will have built up an appetite by now so we will go to our next bar

It might be a crash course in Spanish ham or a traditional bar from the region of León which produces its own wine.

We will explain how tapassing is done in Spain with useful information on how to order, tipping etc
Huertas

40 min

Third Bar: We are now getting into the swing of tapassing, Madrid style, so only a short walk to the next bar where we will get you tasting more of their specialty dishes.

We will try to expand your culinary boundaries a little and get you tasting things you might not otherwise try!
Congreso de Los Diputados

5 min

We will walk past the Spanish Parliament and tell you some stories about its historical and present day importance
Huertas

40 min

Fourth Bar: You may be beginning to feel a little full by now but avoid the bread and leave some room for the last bar where we will try to book a table and sit down to finish off in a more relaxed fashion, often with some great seafood.

Our tour will end in this last bar and you should be very full!! Depending on the night and group, you will probably have tried anywhere between 12 and 20 different dishes and have got a real feel for the Madrid culinary scene.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Right 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 at the last bar/restaurant, however a taxi back to your hotel can be organized by the guide (not included in tour price).

Using your ticket

Please note only the food and drink in the first bar is included as per the tour description.

Adventurous Appetites Ltd (Registered Co. Number: 4961138, Registered in England and Wales) hereafter known as Adventurous Appetites, accepts no responsibility for the personal safety of its clients or the loss of their belongings. Adventurous Appetites cannot be held responsible or liable for any loss, damage, delay or injury arising from or in connection with any act, omission, neglect, accident, error or default. Adventurous Appetites does not accept responsibility for any illness related to the consumption of food or drink. Adventurous Appetites cannot be held liable for costs or any other liabilities arising from or in connection with acts of terrorism, war, accident, weather or any other natural occurrences, or any other Act of God. Adventurous Appetites reserves the right to alter its itineraries and service without prior notice. Adventurous Appetites reserves the right to accept, refuse or retain any person as a member of the group. By contracting Adventurous Appetites’ service, either directly or through its partners, the client agrees to these terms.

With knowledge of the foregoing each user of this service agrees to waive, release and indemnify Adventurous Appetites, its partners, agents, consultants, contractors or employees from any and all claims, actions, or causes of action for damages or injury to persons or property arising from the use of Adventurous Appetites’ service.

Late arrival/missed tour policy

Our tours start punctually. If you or your travel companions are running late or need assistance in finding the meeting point, please call our contact number, ideally before the scheduled start of your tour, and we will do our best to assist you, however it is the client’s ultimate responsibility to reach the meeting point on time.

We are unable to compensate or reschedule any clients who miss their tour due to traffic or any other circumstance.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for under 17 years
Please note that some tapas will be shared with other travellers
This tour/activity will have an average maximum of 10 travelers
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 advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Options

8 pm
6pm

Early Tour: Spanish people eat very late so this is an early version for people or families who might need their bed a little earlier!!!

Personalized service: We adapt where we go and what we order according to the likes/dislikes of the group on the night.

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Tours last approximately 3 1/2 hours

Tapas and drinks: 12-20 premium tapas tastings (depending on group size/appetite.)

1 drink in each bar - wine/beer/soft drink (no spirits)

Madrid Centre