Advertisement
Madrid Tapas Tour
Madrid Tapas Tour
5
Cultural ToursWalking ToursSightseeing ToursFood ToursWine Tours & Tastings
11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday
11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Join a member of the Spanish Wine Tasting Association on a walking tour that combines the most beautiful part of Madrid, his favorite restaurants and the "not to be missed" food & wine pairings. This is the only food guide in Spain that brings wines from his own cellar to the tour.
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Tours and Tickets by Madrid Tapas Tour
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Travellers talk about

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

Popular mentions

We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles757 reviews
Excellent
723
Very good
27
Average
3
Poor
2
Terrible
2

Paul B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Came across this during some research prior to our first visit to Madrid.
Communication was excellent throughout and as the day of our tour drew near it transpired that we were the only booking for that evening.
We took a relaxed view and offered Andres the opportunity not to bother if it was not worth his while but he went ahead and so we had a private tour.
All the bars we visited were good in their own different ways the highlight been the Iberican ribs.
If you are working to a budget then you could get the food/wine cheaper by wandering around yourself, but there are so many bars in Madrid that the local knowledge is well worth paying for.
Written 4 December 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Kristo87
London, UK24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Friends
A fantastic walking tour this weekend with Andres. He was incredibly knowledge about the city of Madrid, all the best tapas spots and perfect drinks pairings with the tapas. Great conversations had and atmospheres enjoyed! He was very flexible - tailoring our tour to our group’s dietary restrictions, which didn’t phase him. Much more of a personalised experience than the large companies offering similar walking food tours. He will give you some great food and drink recommendations for the rest of your trip too!
Written 4 February 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Joseph S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2024 • Family
My wife and I attended the Madrid Tapas Tour in June 2024 led by Pedro, our tour guide. We nicknamed Pedro our Padrino, because of his deep expertise, intimate familiarity with the 4 restaurants that he introduced us to, and his obvious knowledge of his craft.

If you want to experience the culture of Madrid and learn about Spain from a historical and cultural perspective, I strongly recommend that you request Pedro, our Padrino! You will learn about cuisine and so much more! See you next time, Pedro! You were outstanding, friend!
Written 15 June 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Bfc-liam
Colne, UK17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
All I can say is you should all do this tour. It's really a good way to see different parts of Old Madrid whilst sampling very good selection of wine. The tortilla in the 3rd bar is the best I ever had. It's also great to meet others with similar tastes. Andres is the perfect host and guide. You will not be disappointed.
Written 6 March 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

TheCulturedPalate
Oakland, CA114 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2011 • Solo
I cannot say enough good things about Andres and this tour. I took two tapas tours (Adventerous Appetites and Walks of Spain) because as a single traveller it is a safe, fun way to experience Madrid nightlife in a convivial group setting.
I can recommend both tours highly. They are very different and the pricing is different. Check both tours to compare. In my opinion, Walks of Spain would be my #1 pick. It was the perfect combination of history, local customs, gourmet and different tapas and an introduction to some unique Spanish drinks including vermouth, sherry and FANTASTIC wines. Andres is very relaxed, making it a comfortable and tranquil 3 hours. He took us to atypical bodegas, restaurants and areas. At every stop, a table was waiting for us and the owners were waiting to welcome our group. Andres introduces us to vermout (vermouth) and gave a great background on it's history in Spain. We had the best jamon (free-range, acorn-only feed piggies); Manchego marinated in a different way than any others I have tasted; Sherry to die for when combined with the jamon y queso. The next stop was a polished, yet relaxed, gourmet small, award-winning restaurant. We had beautifully presented and delicious tapas in a sleek, modern atmosphere. We ended the evening at a very nice restaurant, sitting at a fantastic table inside but with open doors at our table in a private, quiet part of the restaurant. It was just the right amount of food to enable us to really taste and appreciate. The wine was amazing and Andres is so knowledgeable. I won't ruin the surprise at the end of dinner, but it involves Spanish dessert wine with a dollop of something wonderful. Euro to Euro, a great evening, amazing value and an introduction to the foodie side of Madrid. FYI...this tour would be enjoyed by older, well-behaved children who are used to dining in restaurants. Non-alcoholic drinks are plentiful. I would have taken my boys on it as they love good food and are experienced travellers (ages 9 and 11).
Written 2 August 2011
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Mike0467
Peak District, UK89 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017 • Solo
I do not say this lightly. I have done food tours all over Europe including the Devour one here in Madrid the previous night (see my review).

This "Walks of Madrid Tapas Tour" with Andres is hands down the joint best I've done (the other was with another local person - a Lisbon food writer in that case).

So why? Well, firstly what I've learnt over the years is that always where possible book with a local, preferably who is not just a 'local guide' with a big company who will have lots of overheads (read expensive).

Andres took us to 4 local places he knew well
None were tourist traps, all were superb in terms of food, drink and atmosphere and the quantities of both food and wine received. Do not eat before this tour!.

What makes this tour so special though is Andres himself.
Passionate and knowledgable about Spanish wine, he even brought along his own 'fine wine' to accompany the food.
The quality was superb, streets ahead both in terms of quality and quantity to what we had received the precious evening.
He really excelled in the matching aspect. How many so called "food & wine matching" tours I've been on where the guide has not really known (or had the budget) to do this aspect properly. Andres is simply streets ahead here.

In summary, seriously just book this.It's an absolute joy and you'll learn loads.
When I return to Madrid, this is the first thing I will book (again). I can give no recommendation higher than that!.

Thank you Andres for resisting the commercial pull of the big companies and striking out on your own. You are a credit to your city and the tour you are providing is first class. Do not change a thing!
Written 20 April 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks! I think this is the most comprehensive and detailed review I ever had! Thanks again!
Written 12 March 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

CrazyTravelers2
Florida105 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2011 • Solo
We have found gourmet walking tours a great way to learn about the history, culture and culinary traditions of a city/country. We enjoy small tours, lead by someone knowledgeable and who has a relationship with the owners. The description of this tour sounded like it would meet our requirements. In addition, the price of the tour included ALL the beverages and tastings. (With other tours, only the first drink and tapas is included. You pay for everything else.) THIS TOUR WAS EXCELLENT! Andres is very personable, knowledgeable of Madrid (and it's history), typical foods and wines and has a great relationship with the owners. The tastings are often and generous portions! Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Madrid. Everything was as advertised! Thanks, Andres!
Written 23 June 2011
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Richard C
North Haven, CT3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2015 • Couples
My girlfriend and I joined 6 others on this tour. Our tour guide Andres was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the sites, wine, and tapas. We were blessed with a fun group, so fun that when our tour ended (around 10pm I think) we as a group continued on to the early hours of the morning. The first stop was a market, where within are a smorgasbord of tapas and drinks ( I returned the following day to taste many of both). From the market we traveled to a few local eateries, enjoying the finest of meats that Spain has to offer; from the black pig in Spain. The last stop included several wines that our group enjoyed the most. As the tour ended, we learned that the wine could not be purchased from the location because Andres brought wine from local bodegas not sold in local stores or restaurants. Disappointing, as we wanted another bottle when it ended; nonetheless, it demonstrated that Andres was providing for his clients something they would not otherwise experience. A tour well designed. A job well done. A night to remember. New friends encountered. I look forward to my next ttrip to Madrid, and my next Tapas Tour with Andres.
Written 30 August 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

donwward
Saint Louis, MO38 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2014 • Couples
Just got home from a week in Madrid and wanted to rave about our Wine and Tapas tour with Andres Jarabo.

Aside from our tour of the Prado museum, this tour was the highlight of our week in Madrid. Andres is a kind and wonderful host, who lead us from place to place introducing us to classic Madrid tapas and pairing with each item a very special Spanish wine. He provides the wines from her personal collection and these are excellent wines, not cheap stuff.

Andres was raised in Madrid and happily provides the history of the places you visit and the neighborhood as well as answer any questions our group had about Madrid or Spain in general. Andres is charming and delightful and this tour is a real value. Andres does not ration the wine, but encourages you to try more and others. When the tour officially concluded Andres was happy to walk with anyone in the group through the neighborhood as people departed.

This tour is a must do when you visit Madrid. You will have a wonderful time. If we ever go back to Madrid, we will be looking up Andres.

One final thought -- Andres is a small business operator and paying him in cash is an important courtesy. While he accommodated credit cards, it was a problem for him to do so -- and this is a problem easily avoided. Bring Euros.
Written 1 December 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

RauraRaura
Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2012 • Solo
If you enjoy great wine, great company, great food, and a great night out, then you'll love Andres' tour. I was expecting a few wines and a little bit to eat, but what I got was a LOT of wines - and different varieties - the rich history of old Madrid, and more than I could eat. I'm very glad I did it and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone heading to Madrid.
Written 16 July 2012
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Showing results 1-10 of 729

Madrid Tapas Tour - All You MUST Know Before You Go (2024)

All Madrid HotelsMadrid Hotel DealsLast Minute Hotels in Madrid
All things to do in Madrid
Day Trips in Madrid
RestaurantsFlightsHoliday RentalsTravel StoriesCruisesRental Cars