Madrid Small Group Premium Lunchtime Tapas & Vermouth Tour

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About this activity

Explore Madrid's culinary heart during this immersive lunchtime food tour, and discover the tradition of vermouth loved by the locals. This premium 3.5-hour journey takes you through the city's vibrant streets, combining rich history with delicious tastings tailored to the tastes and interests of each group.

Enjoy essential Spanish ham and cheese, savor great tapas at local eateries, and conclude with the iconic chocolate con churros.

With a maximum group size of 10, this tour offers a personalized experience enriched with insider tips and fascinating stories about Madrid's culture. Perfect for families or those preferring daytime explorations, it provides a unique glimpse into the city's culinary scene.

3.5-hour lunchtime tour exploring Madrid's tapas and vermouth culture
Visit 4 local bars and eateries, including a century-old establishment
Savor a variety of traditional tapas and finish with hot chocolate and churros
Maximum group size of 10 for an 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: Children (8–13 years) · Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 1 drink in each bar vermouth/beer/wine/soft drink, no spirits. Additional drinks at client's expense
Included: A light-hearted historical overview of the main sights and insider advice for the rest of your stay
Included: A crash-course in Spanish hams
Included: Hot Chocolate and Churros (to share 1 between 2 people)
Included: An introduction to the Spanish "Hora de vermút"
Included: 10+ different tapas or aperitivos (depending on group size and appetite) - plenty for lunch
Included: Personalised advice on Spanish food and beverages

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop off
Not included: Optional Gratuities

Itinerary

Madrid

Passing by

On this lunchtime walking tapas and vermouth tour your entertaining foody guide will take you off to experience Madrid's aperitif tradition while you see some of the city and learn about its history and culture.

But it`s not just food, you will learn the ins and outs of Madrid's culinary scene, discover interesting facts on Madrid's history, culture and customs and get ideas for the rest of your stay.

You'll visit 3 traditional bars/restaurants to try authentic Spanish delicacies before finishing with something sweet (hot chocolate and churros)

You will be told all about the famous Spanish vermouth and the Iberian ham. In each bar your guide will recommend the best regional specialties, while adapting to the tastes of the group.
Opera

5 min

We will meet betweeen the two metro entrances of Metro Opera in Plaza Isabel II and introduce you to fellow travellers and explain the plan for tour.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ITINERARY IS AN EXAMPLE ONLY AS WE CHANGE THINGS AND ADAPT ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS OF THE GROUP ON THE DAY.
Royal Palace of Madrid

10 min

We will walk past the impressive Spanish Royal Palace (the largest Palace in Europe) and your guide will tell you interesting facts and stories about the building and nearby area.
Calle Mayor

30 min

First bar: We will stop in a century-old bar and introduce you to the all-important Madrid tradition "La hora del vermut"

Here we will invite your to a traditional Madrid aperitif, a vermut (or equivalent of your choice) paired with appropriate delicacies.

They might be crunchy ham croquettes, vinegary anchovies, fresh green olives or flaky pastry packets filled with bull's tail...

The idea is to get you warmed up and in the mood before exploring some of the main sights of Madrid.
Puerta del Sol

10 min

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

30 min

Second Bar: You will have probably worked up a bit of an appetite by now so we will stop in a bar that is very popular with the locals for its quality price relationship and get you to try that must of Spain - a bit of Iberian ham and manchego cheese, washed down with a cold beer, tinto de verano or soft drink.

Your guide will give you a crash course in Spanish hams, how they are made, preserved, cut and eaten!
Huertas

45 min

Third bar: You will then stroll to the next bar, a very traditional Spanish tavern, where you will share various platefuls of tapas.

Your guide will tell you all about the traditions of tapas and how tapassing is done Madrid-style. They may well try to expand your culinary boundaries a little and get you to try things you might not otherwise taste!

You will try a range of different dishes, it might be anything from little green peppers from Galicia, Spanish black pudding, crispy sticky pork belly, artichoke hearts, steak with figs, bull's tail stew, deep-fried aubergine with a honey sauce, to octopus or baby clams.

It is not a fixed, preset, preordered menu but your guide will personalise everything, advising you on the specialties and ordering according to the likes/dislikes of the group on the day.
Plaza De Santa Ana

Passing by

By now you are likely to be pretty full so we will take a little stroll to help the food go down and for your guide to tell you a few stories and facts about the places you walk past!
Plaza Mayor

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 insider suggestions on what to see/eat/drink during the rest of your stay.
Iglesia de San Gines

30 min

We will drop you off in one of Madrid's best-known places for something sweet to finish off the tour. Here you can try some of the chocolate con churros .

Here your guide will help order before bidding you farewell and leaving you to savour this sweet treat.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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 in one of the best chocolate and churros bars in the nearby area. Exact location can vary slightly depending on how full each bar is on the day.

Using your ticket

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 the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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 note the legal drinking age in Spain is 18.
Minimum age is 8 years
In the summer it can get very hot, please bring a hat, sunscreen and water.
Please note dishes maybe shared with other travellers.