Highlight
• Visit the first tapas market in the country and learn all about the importance of Spanish market culture
• Get an introduction to the traditions of the Spanish aperitivo with a traditional vermouth and olive tasting
• Discover the oldest parts of Madrid and stop at some of our favourite heritage taverns to try the house dish in each of them, including the calamari sandwich
• Stroll around the trendy neighbourhood of La Latina and soak up the historic vibes and breathtaking architecture of the old city centre too

Your tapas adventure begins in Plaza de la Villa, the old main square in central Madrid. After a brief introduction to the city and its tapas credentials, we’ll head towards Mercado de San Miguel, the first gourmet market in all of Spain.

From here, we will continue to a local tavern located under Plaza Mayor where we’ll start with an aperitivo, what else?! We’ll try traditional vermouth and we’ll taste some of Spain’s most succulent olives too. Spain is a well-known cheese producing nation, offering the world such cheesy delights as manchego, mahon and idizabal. We’ll try some delicious Spanish cheese and the famous tortilla de patata, alongside a glass of vermouth of course

Next, we’ll head to the pulsating barrio of La Latina to explore its narrow lanes and fascinating history. This neighbourhood is ultra trendy right now and is popular with locals for its vibrant food and drink scene. We will visit a tiny, off the beaten path restaurant that is well known for their traditional tapas dishes. Here you will have a chance to taste a very local liquor that any lover of Madrid knows about. The Madroño goes well together with some red meat, so let`s taste some Spanish Chorizo!

From there, we will head back to the oldest part of Madrid, as we walk we’ll continue to chat about the city’s history and food culture as we head to our penultimate foodie highlight of the day. The perfect snack at any time of day are the shrimbs. We’ll try some of Madrid’s most famous shrimbs together with some Spanish house wine, red or white is you to choose from.

After that, we’ll cross Puerta del Sol, one of the most iconic spots of Madrid and finish our tapas adventure with a local dessert and sweet wine in yet another historic location. This join has been run by the same family for over 100 years, serving a traditional Spanish dessert that might just remind you of something familiar. Once you’ve finished your dessert, your guide will take you back to Puerta del Sol, where they can help you out with directions back to your accommodation or ideas on where to go next!

You will enjoy 1 drink and 1 tapas dish at each stop (5 tastings stops - including a cheese and olive tasting, a bocadillo de calamares sandwich, a croquette tasting and a Spanish dessert) plus 6 alcohol or non-alcoholic drinks.

Meeting point
Calle Mayor 70 - Plaza de la Villa
Close to Mercado de San Miguel. In the middle of the square, in front of the Statue of Don Álvaro de Bazán.
Your guide will be holding an Urban Adventures sign.



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