Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour

4.8

1980

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Recommended by 98% travellers

98% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher

4.8 (1980)

Recommended by 98% travellers

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4.8

1980

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Recommended by 98% travellers

98% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher

4.8 (1980)

Recommended by 98% travellers

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Location

Madrid

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English

Location

Madrid

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 10 guests

Language

English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

•1980 reviews

US$156.11 per guest

Guest

Adult x1

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Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

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Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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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

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

1 drink in each bar - wine/beer/soft drink etc (no spirits). Additional drinks at client's expense.

Guided visit to 3 or 4 local bars/restaurants

Insider tips and suggestions for the rest of your stay

Tapas (12-20 tastings depending on group size/appetite, from the classic to the more adventurous)

Wine-tasting - our tours usually include a tasting and explanation of the wines you might choose

Personalised advice on Spanish food and beverages

Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional drinks (1 drink per person is included in each bar)

Optional Gratuities

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Madrid

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.

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

5 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Opera

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.

We will meet between the two metro entrances of Metro Opera in Plaza Isabel II, introduce you to fel…

40 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Opera

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!

First Bar: It is only a short walk to the first bar where we will get you warmed up for the evening…

5 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Iglesia de San Gines

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

10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Plaza Mayor

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.

We will walk through the Main Square of Madrid and tell you a bit about its history and traditions a…

10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Puerta del Sol

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

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Sol

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

Second bar: You will have built up an appetite by now so we will go to our next bar It might be a cr…

40 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Huertas

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!

Third Bar: We are now getting into the swing of tapassing, Madrid style, so only a short walk to the…

5 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Congreso de Los Diputados

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

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

40 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Huertas

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.

Fourth Bar: You may be beginning to feel a little full by now but avoid the bread and leave some roo…

Meeting Point

Ópera, Madrid Community of Madrid, Spain, ES, 28013

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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

Neptuno, Madrid Community of Madrid, Spain, ES, 28014

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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).

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Graye312September 2026 • TripAdvisor

Book Now for a fun, tasty tour

Highly recommend. We took the tour on our first day and learned so much as well as got our bearings for the city. Food and drink choices were outstanding. James knows the city and truly enjoys sharing his expertise. Do not hesitate to book, will be one of the highlights of your trip.

Response from ViatorSeptember 09, 2026

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review and absolutely delighted you enjoyed it. We try to take you to some of our favourite lacal bars to try dishes you might not otherwise taste and to show you why we love Madrid so much. Do join us again one day as we have lots more to show you!

984douglasgSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor

A tasty Introduction to Madrid.

Great intro to Madrid on our first day. James was a funny, knowledgeable and enthusiastic host. Definitely recommend.

Response from ViatorSeptember 09, 2026

So glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your review. We try to get you straight to the heart of Madrid through its food and drink, mixing in a bit of light history and culture along the way! We always suggest people join us near the start of their stay so they can get all the hot tips on what to eat/drink/see during the rest of their visit.

835ianjAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great & Entertaining Tapas Intro to Madrid

Probably the best food tour I’ve been on, and I’ve been on quite a few. James was knowledgeable, funny, personable, and my wife and I were both quite full at the end. Lots of delicious tapas tastes, lots of Madrid history, and lots of laughs. If you’re in Madrid for vacation, James’ tour is a must!

Response from ViatorAugust 06, 2026

It was a pleasure to meet you both and show you a bit of Madrid and its foody scene. We always try to get you tasting a great variety of the city's best tapas. Hope you enjoy the rest of your stay and do join us again one day

Dreamer609009August 2026 • TripAdvisor

AMAZING EXPERIENCE!

This was an AMAZING experience! It was our honeymoon and we had such a wonderful time. James was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and overall just an amazing tour guide. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Response from ViatorAugust 05, 2026

So glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your review. It's always great to show people a bit of Madrid and to help them discover a bit of the city's history, culture and above all food and drink. Do join us again one day as we have lots more to show you!

564sophiacJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor

Highlight of our trip!

Absolutely INCREDIBLE. Would highly suggest booking with Adventurous Appetites. James did an amazing job showing us around Madrid through all the delicious spots. Would definitely suggest to anyone visiting the city!

Response from ViatorJuly 25, 2026

So glad you enjoyed it and many thanks for taking the time to write us a review. It's always a pleasure to meet nice people and share a night of tapassing with them. We really try to get you to the heart of the city through its food and drink and to get you trying dishes you might not otherwise try in some of our favourite local bars that you might not otherwise visit. Do join us again one day as we have lots more to show you!