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Madrid Lunchtime Aperitivo and Tapas Walking Tour

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Overview

Experience the Spanish aperitivo and Madrid's tasty tapas on a lunchtime walking tour that will tantalize your taste buds! This tour will get you straight to the heart of Madrid, it's history, culture and gastronomy and is the best introduction to the laid back Madrileno lifestyle.

You'll visit Madrid's tucked-away corners and feast on tasty treats you would never discover on your own, leaving you with a lasting feeling for Madrid and its people, and an appetite for its fabulous food and drink!

Our unique pay-as-you-go system allows us to personalize things to your tastes on the day. The tour price includes your first drink and tapas at the first bar you'll visit. You can then choose how much or how little you'd like to eat and drink at the other bars/restaurants you'll visit on the lunchtime walking tour. For a satisfying experience you should expect to spend around 35euros per person and go home very full!

What's Included

  • A light historical overview of Madrid's main sights,
  • Advice on what to do during the rest of your stay.
  • Drink and Tapas in the first bar (min 1 drink and 3 tastings)
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

28013 Madrid
Spain

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Plazuela de San Ginés
Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

End point is orientative only. Tour concludes in one of the best chocolate and churros bars in the nearby area. Exact location can vary slightly depending on how full each bar is on the day.

What To Expect

Madrid (Pass By)

On this lunchtime aperitif walking tapas tour your entertaining foody guide will take you off to experience Madrid's aperitivo tradition.But it`s not just food, you will learn the ins and outs of Madrid's culinary scene, discover interesting facts on Madrid's history, culture and customs and get ideas for the rest of your stay.You'll visit 3 traditional bars/restaurants to try authentic Spanish delicacies before finishing with something sweet. In each bar your guide will recommend the best regional specialties, while adapting to the tastes of the group.The tour price includes your first drink and tapas at the first bar you'll visit. You then choose how much or how little you'd like to eat and drink at the other bars/restaurants you'll visit. For a satisfying experience, expect to spend about 35 euros per person and to be very full at the end!
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Opera

We will meet betweeen the two metro entrances of Metro Opera in Plaza Isabel II and introduce you to fellow travellers and explain the plan for tour.PLEASE NOTE THIS ITINERARY IS AN EXAMPLE ONLY AS WE CHANGE THINGS AND ADAPT ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS OF THE GROUP ON THE DAY.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Palace of Madrid

We will walk past the impressive Spanish Royal Palace (the largest Palace in Europe) and your guide wil tell you interesting facts and stories bout the building and nearby area.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Calle Mayor

First bar: We will stop in a century-old bar and introduce you to the all-important Madrid tradition "La hora del vermut"Here we will invite your to a traditional Madrid aperitif, a vermut (or equivalent of your choice) paired with appropriate delicacies. Minimum 1 drink and 3 tastings.They might be crunchy ham croquettes, vinegary anchovies, fresh green olives or flaky pastry packets filled with bull's tail...The idea is to get you warmed up and in the mood before exploring some of the main sights of Madrid.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Puerta del Sol

We will tell you all about this iconic square, its buildings, history and traditions.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sol

Second Bar: You will have probably worked up a bit of an appetite by now so we will stop in a bar that is very popular with the locals for its quality price relationship and get you to try that must of Spain - a bit of Iberian ham and manchego cheese, washed down with a cold beer, tinto de verano or soft drink.Your guide will give you a crash course in Spanish hams, how they are made, preserved, cut and eaten!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Huertas

Third bar: You will then stroll to the next bar, a very traditional Spanish tavern, where you will share various platefuls of tapas.Your guide will tell you all about the traditions of tapas and how tapassing is done Madrid-style. They may well try to expand your culinary boundaries a little and get you to try things you might not otherwise taste!You will try a range of different dishes, it might be anything from little green peppers from Galicia, Spanish black pudding, crispy sticky pork belly, artichoke hearts, steak with figs, bull's tail stew, deep-fried aubergine with a honey sauce, to octopus or baby clams. Your guide will advise you on the specialties and order according to the likes/dislikes of the group on the day.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de Santa Ana (Pass By)

By now you are likely to be pretty full so we will take a little stroll to help the food go down and for your guide to tell you a few stories and facts about the places you walk past!
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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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Iglesia de San Gines

We will drop you off in one of Madrid's best-known places for something sweet to finish off the tour. Here you can try some of the chocolate con churros (though they also serve liqueurs if anyone needs a digestif!)Here your guide will help order your before bidding you farewell and leaving you to savour this sweet treat.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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
  • Please note the legal drinking age in Spain is 18.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madrid Lunchtime Aperitivo and Tapas Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madrid Lunchtime Aperitivo and Tapas Walking Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • A light historical overview of Madrid's main sights,.
  • Advice on what to do during the rest of your stay.
  • Drink and Tapas in the first bar (min 1 drink and 3 tastings).
  • Advice on Spanish food and beverages.
  • Guided visit to 4 bars/restaurants.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop off.
  • Food and drinks, unless specified.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 12..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Madrid Lunchtime Aperitivo and Tapas Walking Tour is as follows:

  • 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
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madrid Lunchtime Aperitivo and Tapas Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • A light historical overview of Madrid's main sights,
  • Advice on what to do during the rest of your stay.
  • Drink and Tapas in the first bar (min 1 drink and 3 tastings)
  • Advice on Spanish food and beverages
  • Guided visit to 4 bars/restaurants
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • 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
  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • 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
  • Please note the legal drinking age in Spain is 18.
  • In the summer it can get very hot, please bring a hat, sunscreen and water.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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