Madrid: Taste Gourmet Tapas and Discover the Secrets of La Latina and Lavapies
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Overview
Indulge in a traditional Spanish breakfast in an iconic chocolateria. Experience the charming local tradition of shopping for sweets in a cluster convent. Visit one of the most famous gourmet markets in the whole country. Taste local, organic wines and Spanish olive oil some of our favourite Madrid markets. Discover the secrets of La Latina and Lavapies neighbourhoods and learn all about the capital’s scintillating history as we wander the pretty streets.This small group tour is limited to maximum 12 guests.
Inclusions
- Local English-speaking guide
- Hot chocolate with churros
- Olive oil tasting
- Wine tasting
- 5 tapas dishes
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Teatro Real, Plaza de Isabel II, 29013 Madrid Spain
Your Madrid gourmet tapas adventure will begin in front of the Opera House, in the oldest part of the city. We'll set the scene and hear historical stories about the Opera building.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chocolatería San Ginés, Pasadizo de San Ginés, 5, 28013 Madrid, Spain
This historical chocolateria is the first stop on our tour. We will taste their famous chocolate and churros while listening to all the legends and stories about this traditional venue in the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Plaza Mayor, Calle Gerona 4, 28012 Madrid Spain
Energy levels sufficiently topped up, we will take a stroll around the city centre, as your guide shows you some key landmarks including Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa and regales you with historic tales about the Spanish monarchy and the people of Madrid over the centuries.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mercado San Miguel, Plaza San Miguel, 28005 Madrid Spain
Our second stop will be the first ever gourmet tapas market in Spain, Mercado de San Miguel (built in 1916), where we’ll taste a few different tapas dishes, as we chat about Spanish culinary culture, food traditions and the introduction of gourmet markets to the foodie shopping scene.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mercado la Cebada, Plaza Cebada s/n, 28005 Madrid Spain
Our third stop will be the local grocery market of La Latina.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: El Rastro, Plaza de Cascorro, 28005 Madrid Spain
After the tasting, we will walk through the biggest flea market in Spain, El Rastro. Your guide will give you the lowdown on this popular market. You will learn about the history, the gypsy community background and how Spain has changed in the last 40 years when we officially entered the Democratic state.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Mercado de Anton Martin, Calle Santa Isabel 5, 28012 Madrid Spain
Your gourmet tapas tour of Madrid will end in Barrio de las letras, a very bohemian and chic neighborhood in the heart of Madrid. We’ll make a stop at the market of Anton Martin where you will enjoy a tasting of organic olive oil and wine. Spain is the orchard of Europe and its wine and olive oil industries are amongst the largest in the world. Agriculture is moving more towards organic production now, respecting the land and promoting high-quality products. This tasting will help you better understand this organic revolution! After our tasting, you’ll dig into dishes of delicious gourmet tapas paired with a glass of Spanish wine.
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Teatro Real, Plaza de Isabel II, 29013 Madrid Spain
Your Madrid gourmet tapas adventure will begin in front of the Opera House, in the oldest part of the city. We'll set the scene and hear historical stories about the Opera building.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chocolatería San Ginés, Pasadizo de San Ginés, 5, 28013 Madrid, Spain
This historical chocolateria is the first stop on our tour. We will taste their famous chocolate and churros while listening to all the legends and stories about this traditional venue in the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Plaza Mayor, Calle Gerona 4, 28012 Madrid Spain
Energy levels sufficiently topped up, we will take a stroll around the city centre, as your guide shows you some key landmarks including Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa and regales you with historic tales about the Spanish monarchy and the people of Madrid over the centuries.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mercado San Miguel, Plaza San Miguel, 28005 Madrid Spain
Our second stop will be the first ever gourmet tapas market in Spain, Mercado de San Miguel (built in 1916), where we’ll taste a few different tapas dishes, as we chat about Spanish culinary culture, food traditions and the introduction of gourmet markets to the foodie shopping scene.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mercado la Cebada, Plaza Cebada s/n, 28005 Madrid Spain
Our third stop will be the local grocery market of La Latina.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: El Rastro, Plaza de Cascorro, 28005 Madrid Spain
After the tasting, we will walk through the biggest flea market in Spain, El Rastro. Your guide will give you the lowdown on this popular market. You will learn about the history, the gypsy community background and how Spain has changed in the last 40 years when we officially entered the Democratic state.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Mercado de Anton Martin, Calle Santa Isabel 5, 28012 Madrid Spain
Your gourmet tapas tour of Madrid will end in Barrio de las letras, a very bohemian and chic neighborhood in the heart of Madrid. We’ll make a stop at the market of Anton Martin where you will enjoy a tasting of organic olive oil and wine. Spain is the orchard of Europe and its wine and olive oil industries are amongst the largest in the world. Agriculture is moving more towards organic production now, respecting the land and promoting high-quality products. This tasting will help you better understand this organic revolution! After our tasting, you’ll dig into dishes of delicious gourmet tapas paired with a glass of Spanish wine.
Duration: 45 minutes
Time of tour
09:30 AM
Meeting point
Plaza de Isabel II, Pl. de Isabel II, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
- For your Intrepid Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
- Comfortable clothes and walking shoes are recommended. We recommend that you also bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and hat during the summer months.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- While we strongly recommend that all travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of transmission and avoid putting undue strain on healthcare services, vaccinations are not a requirement to join an Intrepid Urban Adventures tour.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- All tours follow the latest local health authority advice. Urban Adventures has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which recognises companies that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols.
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
geeta_g
April 2022
Philip was so good we are so thrilled to have done this tour. Want a skilled articulate well versed man who really cares for his guests and is 100% present. Philip is the man.
Philip was so good we are so thrilled to have done this tour. Want a skilled articulate well versed man who really cares for his guests and is 100% present. Philip is the man.fay242017
February 2020
Andrea was a friendly, fun and informative guide. We learned so much about the interesting neighborhoods of Madrid, customs, restaurants and markets. Tastings were delicious- chocolate and churros, chorizo and cheeses, bread and pheasant pâté, nun-made cookies, wines and cava. It was a wonderful...
Andrea was a friendly, fun and informative guide. We learned so much about the interesting neighborhoods of Madrid, customs, restaurants and markets. Tastings were delicious- chocolate and churros, chorizo and cheeses, bread and pheasant pâté, nun-made cookies, wines and cava. It was a wonderful four hours well-spent with a very nice group of fellow tourists.wilkcam
February 2020
We totally enjoyed tour and insights into Madrid. Andrea was excellent and very genuine. We loved the overview of Madrid, the plazas we visited, the markets, the oils, the wines, the simple food and particularly the off-the street hidden gems.
We totally enjoyed tour and insights into Madrid. Andrea was excellent and very genuine. We loved the overview of Madrid, the plazas we visited, the markets, the oils, the wines, the simple food and particularly the off-the street hidden gems.jdboleyesq
August 2019
Andrea Droege, our tour guide, turned an ordinary tour into an extraordinary afternoon. She is an expert on Madrid, and had studied tourism to enhance her skills in sharing this amazing city. Andrea is knowledgeable beyond measure, funny and truly a great person. We immediately fell in love with ...
Andrea Droege, our tour guide, turned an ordinary tour into an extraordinary afternoon. She is an expert on Madrid, and had studied tourism to enhance her skills in sharing this amazing city. Andrea is knowledgeable beyond measure, funny and truly a great person. We immediately fell in love with her, and booked another tour for the very next day. Everything about both tours was very well done: from the meeting instructions, length of tour and the various stops along the way. Do yourself a favor...book this tour and request Andrea!!Y2162NMsophiew
December 2019
Leila took us on the tour on our very first day in Madrid, which was ideal because we got to spend the rest of our time there with a better lay of the land, sense of history, ideas of where to eat/what to see, etc. She was REALLY knowledgeable and also a delight to spend a day with! HIGHLY recom...
Leila took us on the tour on our very first day in Madrid, which was ideal because we got to spend the rest of our time there with a better lay of the land, sense of history, ideas of where to eat/what to see, etc. She was REALLY knowledgeable and also a delight to spend a day with! HIGHLY recommend this experience. We got to explore some local markets and try local specialties (hosted by some lovely people/experts), saw interesting historical spots (including some secret ones that we would never have otherwise seen or learned about), got to ask Leila all kinds of nosy questions about Madrid, Spain and its culture and got great recommendations for where to eat, drink, wander and so on. If you're into food, history and local culture, this is the experience for you!! Thank you Leila for an amazing day!rblum5
November 2019
We toured Chocolateria San Gines for some churros and Chocolate + coffee, the Convent of Cloistered nuns on calle del Codo for the nevadivto cookies, the Mercado de la Cebada, to visit my good friend Dani for olive oil and wine, and the Mercado de Anton Martin for some artichoke pate and Cava! O...
We toured Chocolateria San Gines for some churros and Chocolate + coffee, the Convent of Cloistered nuns on calle del Codo for the nevadivto cookies, the Mercado de la Cebada, to visit my good friend Dani for olive oil and wine, and the Mercado de Anton Martin for some artichoke pate and Cava! Our guide was Daniela Parkes and we could not have had a better tour. She is a native speaker of both English and Spanish and her knowledge of the history of Spain and Madrid is exceptional. She really made the tour special by relating the history of Madrid associated with the very stones we were walking on. One thing that made the tour special is that Daniel took us to places off the beaten track. We visited prison cells dating from the Inquisition that are underneath a modern senior center (no signs advertise these) and we saw part of the Madrid wall discovered in an excavation in the 1908s. This was inside a non descript apartment building for which Daniela arranged access (again, not advertised; you'd never know it was there!) She is funny and kind and a pleasure to spend time with. I could not recommend a guide more highly.