Sean was spectacular. He curated a 4+ hour food tour. We ate soooo much food. But more importantly, we saw Spain. We ate and drank at 100+-year-old family businesses that seemed not to have aged. We laughed and talked like old friends. Sean is a prince of a human being and our trip would have been a waste without his help. 100/100
A Local 'Madrileño' Guide
2-Hours: $250, 3-Hours: $300
Delicious Madrid Tapas Tour
A Culinary Delight: Spanish Tapas Tour in Madrid
This is the perfect introduction to Spain’s gastronomic diversity. Walk Madrid’s beautiful old town with a local guide and sample an array of tasty tapas dishes and Spanish beers, wines, and more. Our tour is one of the most entertaining ways to indulge in local culture and your guide will share fun and interesting stories about Spain and its people along the way—what are you waiting for?
Trip Details
The Nitty-Gritty
Price
- 2-hour private tour (up to 4 people): $250
- 3-hour private tour (up to 4 people): $350
- Contact us if your group is larger
Departure time
On the hour from 11 am – 6 pm
11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00
Meeting point
Plaza Puerta del Sol, Madrid, 28013
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Availability
7 days a week, year-round, excluding holidays
Included
- Professional, friendly guiding services: Sean shall be your personal assistant throughout the tour and he’ll deliver a great deal of information about the things we see. In addition, he’s there to introduce you to our city and lifestyle and to help with whatever questions you may have
- One or two drinks every time we stop (wine, beer, alternative options not including spirits)
- Tapas-style food to share
- The food selection is organized according to your taste. Let us know upon booking if you have any dietary restrictions
- Nobody will be left hungry at the end of the tour
Not included
Personal snacks & souvenirs
What to bring
- Cash/credit/debit card for any extra purchases
- Comfortable walking shoes as we’ll be wandering through the streets of Madrid, taking you to the best bars and restaurants!
- Reusable water bottle
Tour staff
Sean is your professional, local guide who will show you Madrid’s hidden gems
What You’ll See & Do
Starting at the Puerta del Sol, we’ll walk through the Madrid de Los Austrias, Plaza Mayor, San Ginés, Plaza de la Villa, Opera, Royal Palace, and La Latina. Sharing tapas over an ice-cold beer or a glass of wine is probably the most entertaining way to experience our local culture. We have designed this Madrid city tour so you get an introduction to the country’s gastronomic diversity. Enjoy a glass of Ribera or Rioja, get to know what makes Iberian ham so special (and delicious!), learn about Madrid’s incredible fish culture, and more!
Because (and this is part of the adventure) we’ll be crossing the city in four directions, walking is not essential as we will be taking public transport most of the time to make the intervals short. This will make the experience more intimate, allowing you to experience street life and get an accurate idea of what the city is made of.
Why Choose This Tour?
A private Madrid tapas experience
A special opportunity to explore Madrid with a guide born and raised in the city
Visit various bars and restaurants and try the best local cuisine
Dive into Madrid’s culture and hear intriguing stories about the area
No tourist traps, no clichés — Just good food, good drink, and good company
English-Speaking Madrid City Tours
Sean is the perfect guide combination. Son of an Irish mother and Spanish father, he was born and raised in Madrid and considers himself strictly a local “Madrileño” guy. He is fluent in both English and Spanish and holds a degree in Medieval History and has a passion for humanities. He loves traveling up and down Spain and still remains fascinated by its land and cultures. His passion and enthusiasm for the country are contagious and he loves sharing it with visitors! As an active tour guide for over a decade now both locally and overseas, Sean is the ideal guide to show you the heart and soul of Spain.
Lovely Words From Previous Guests
Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic. We had an absolutely wonderful day with Sean. His knowledge of the city, his planning of what to see when, and his presentation were beyond impeccable. We couldn’t have been happier with our guide and our delightful day in his beautiful city of Madrid.
Sean is an exceptional guide. He is impressively knowledgeable, dynamic & conscientious. Being a true connoisseur of his city, his passion for it is contagious. He is flexible & does his best to tailor this tour to the preferences of those taking it. He brings an understated elegance & the perfect energy level into the tour as he imparts much information with candor and responsibility. I have just enjoyed the very best of food, drink, and atmosphere in his company. Do not miss this superb tour & guide.
This was a wonderful tour to introduce us to the incredible food options of Madrid. We really appreciated going into the residential neighborhoods and discovering the culinary treasures located off the tourist path. Sean also gave us many ideas for dining in Madrid for the rest of our time there. Sean is a wonderful guide, personable and knowledgeable.
