Vintage Madrid Century Old Shops Cafés and Traditions

Name: Vintage Madrid Century Old Shops Cafés and Traditions
Start: 2026-09-16T09:00:00Z
Location: Madrid

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US$418.89 per guest

Adult x1

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Earliest available date: September 16, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Location

Madrid

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 6 guests

Language

English, Spanish, Russian

Other

Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Madrid's history on a private tour. Visit century-old shops, cafés, and taverns. Discover artisans and traditions, from churros to vermouth. Embrace the city's rich heritage.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Delve into the rich history of Madrid on a private walking tour through hidden gems and age-old traditions. Discover historic taverns, family-run shops, and iconic cafés, each with a story spanning more than a century. From vermouth at Bodega de la Ardosa to churros at Chocolatería San Ginés, the tour reveals the flavors and craftsmanship of old Madrid. Guests may also choose a postcard at La Postalera to mark their journey through the city's heritage.

Visit historic establishments like Bodega de la Ardosa and Chocolatería San Ginés

Learn about Madrid's cultural rituals and traditional craftsmanship

Meet local artisans and discover storied establishments

Ideal for travelers seeking an authentic glimpse into Madrid's past

Alcoholic beverages are not included. Any alcoholic drinks are optional and may only be purchased and consumed by guests aged 18 or older. Non-alcoholic alternatives are available.

What You Get

Private guided walking tour with a local guide from our team

Alcoholic beverages

Food and drinks purchased during the tour

Souvenirs and personal purchases

Good To Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Chocolatería San Ginés

Guests will step inside one of Madrid’s most iconic historic cafés, serving churros with thick Spanish hot chocolate since 1894. We’ll discover how this simple combination became one of the city’s favourite traditions and hear stories connected with old Madrid’s theatre and nightlife.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Lhardy Restaurante

Step inside one of Madrid’s most legendary historic restaurants, founded in 1839. Lhardy became a meeting place for writers, politicians, aristocrats and members of Madrid high society. We’ll discover stories from its nearly two centuries of history and see how nineteenth-century gastronomic elegance still survives here today.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Palacio de Cibeles

Our journey ends at the magnificent Palacio de Cibeles, inaugurated in 1919 as Madrid’s former Palace of Communications. Here we’ll connect the final chapter of the tour with the city’s history of letters and communication, before sending the postcard written earlier on its journey home.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours

14/08/2026 - 02/10/2027

MONDAY

SUNDAY

09:00 - 18:00

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Bodega de la Ardosa, Calle de Colón, Madrid Comunidad de Madrid, Spain, ES, 28004

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Meet your guide outside the entrance of Bodega de la Ardosa. Your guide will be waiting near the entrance. Please arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled start time. If needed, we will contact the lead traveler before the tour to make the meeting easier.

End Point

Azotea Cibeles, Plaza Cibeles, Madrid Comunidad de Madrid, Spain, ES, 28014

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The tour ends at Plaza de Cibeles, in front of Palacio de Cibeles, the former Palace of Communications. Guests who wish may send the postcard they prepared during the tour before saying goodbye to the guide.