Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour

4.8

1991

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Recommended by 98% travellers

98% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher

4.8 (1991)

Recommended by 98% travellers

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4.8

1991

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Recommended by 98% travellers

98% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher

4.8 (1991)

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

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4.8

•1991 reviews

US$156.70 per guest

Guest

Adult x1

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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’…

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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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martinpQ3888BKNovember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Food glorious food .... the Spanish Way!

Easy pre-book meeting point information. James met us, Scottish by heritage but English speaking and also fluent in Spanish, German. We did 3 restaurants with different food choices in each as we meandered through Madrid centre. 3.5 hours of relaxed fun with new people from around the globe. Food and drinks were excellent as was the authentic Spanish restaurants we visited. James makes it a bespoke tour as best he can and although not a historic tour, he provides the necessary info about Madrid...read more

Mark_GNovember 2026 • Viator

A Scottish Guide with Superb Spanish Tapas Credentials

James brought plenty of zest to our Madrid nighttime tapas tour, and his knowledge of Spanish food could put many Spaniards to the test. He was both informative and highly entertaining, making each stop enjoyable. As he explained the dishes and local food culture, he used detailed examples and metaphors that made everything easy to understand. With James leading the way, the evening was a delicious and lively introduction to Madrid’s tapas scene.

Response from ViatorNovember 07, 2026

So glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your review. We always try to show you why we love Madrid so much and really get you into the city's culinary and cultural scene through its food and drink. Do join us again one day, there is lots more to discover!

G5949XIsusancOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

A MUST TOUR!

This is a MUST TOUR if you’re in Madrid! We loved every minute from the bits of history shared, the hilarious anecdotes, and the best tapas and service in Madrid! Thank you, James, for the great memories you helped us make!

Response from ViatorOctober 29, 2026

Absolutely delighted you enjoyed the tour and thank you for your review. We always try to mix in a bit of light history and culture, some fun stories and a bit of sightseeing with lots of great food and drink in some of our favourite local bars . do come back and join us again one day as we ahve lots more to show you!

chrisvF7203HZOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

Perfect night in Madrid

This was a wonderful night. James was the best. He was knowledgeable, entertaining, and guided us perfectly through the streets of Madrid and its wonderful tapestry of tapas culture.

Response from ViatorOctober 22, 2026

Thank you for your review and so glad you enjoyed your evening of tapas. We always aim to get you to the heart of the city and its foody scene through its food and drink, interweaving a bit of light history, culture and stories as we walk the streets. Do join us again one day as we have loads more to show you!

OttoWattoOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great food great local knowledge

James loves food and he loves Spain so this was a great way to discover Madrid and some great food and bars. He took into account all my requirements and tailored the tour to suit. Thanks for a great introduction and for getting me to try some dishes I otherwise might not have ordered! That blue cheese was probably my favorite!

Response from ViatorOctober 15, 2026

It was great to meet you and show you a bit of the city and its foody scene. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We always try to personalize what we order to the group on the night and to push your culinary boundaries a little, taking you beyond the standard patatas bravas and calamari sandwich of some tours and getting you to taste some thing you might not normally try in some of our favourite bars you might not normally visit! Do join us again one day as we have lots more to show you!