Food & DrinkMadrid
History, Bites & Sips - Intimate Tour Since 2018
About
Come with me on a intimate tour with a nice mix of history, architecture, fun anecdotes, a few jokes and really, really, tasty food.
We'll start at the Plaza Mayor and then make our way through the old town, stopping at a local market to enjoy some entrees and drinks. Then continue our historical journey through the most ancient and interesting parts of the old town, to finally end before the majestic Royal Palace.
- Up to 10 travelers in the group
What to expect
- 1Plaza MayorPlaza Mayor is a symbol of Madrid and must not be missed. Building work began on this huge open area in the city centre in the 17th Century. We'll talk about its history and evolution throughout the centuries. 20 min
- 2Arco de CuchillerosPassing trough the Cuchilleros arch, we'll proceed to visit "Sobrino de Botín" a Spanish restaurant in Madrid, founded in 1725. We'll have the opportunity to go inside and explore it from top to bottom. 20 min
- 3Mercado San MiguelLocated in the heart of Madrid, the Mercado de San Miguel is a monument to Spanish cuisine, meeting point for food lovers. There, we will eat nd drink some of the best products this city has to offer you. 30 min
- 4Plaza de la VillaPlaza de la Villa is one of Madrid’s best-preserved historical monuments. We'll talk about it's buildings and their history as well as a super important figure of the once feared Spanish Armada. 15 min
- 5Plaza de la Cruz VerdeHere we'll go from A to Z about the Spanish inquisition. The what, where and why, and also why does it stands out from the other ones. 15 min
- 6Puente de SegoviaThe Segovia Viaduct is a viaduct in the La Latina neighborhood in Madrid, Spain. Throughout the centuries the area has been a major crossroad. A later version was built in 1934 to replace the previous iron one erected in 1874 Passes by without stopping
- 7Parque Emir Mohamed IHere we'll really come to understand Madrid's roots. How was it born and its actual purpose back then. 15 min
- 8Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la AlmudenaMadrid's cathedral, which stands in Hapsburg Madrid, has a short but tortuous history. 15 min
- 9Royal Palace of MadridThe Royal Palace of Madrid (Spanish: Palacio Real de Madrid) is the official residence of the Spanish royal family at the city of Madrid, although now used only for state ceremonies. The palace is the largest functioning royal palace and the largest by floor area in Europe. From the outside (we won't go inside), we'll talk about all of its history up until to today! 15 min Admission not included
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Plan my dayWhat’s included
- Food & Drink in two different places
- Professional Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Royal Palace of Madrid
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
Meeting pointMadridGet directions (opens Google Maps)
The meeting point is right in front of the Plaza Mayor’s tourist information office (the building with the pretty paintings and flags). I’ll be right by the "i" sign.