Madrid Tapas, Taverns and History Tour with Botín
About
A table at the world's oldest restaurant is normally booked out months in advance. This tour gets you inside before it opens: into the wine cellar and the wood-fired oven that's kept it running for more than 300 years, through war, famine, and a pandemic. Along the way, taste vermouth in a building once home to Spain's most celebrated novelist, and garlic shrimp at the tavern where the dish was invented. The evening finishes with a full sit-down dinner once the doors open to the public.
- Up to 12 travelers in the group
What to expect
- 1Casa AlbertoBegin at Casa Alberto, a centennial tavern set on the ground floor of the building where Miguel de Cervantes once lived. Over a glass of vermouth and a plate of Manchego cheese, your guide explains the ritual behind Madrid's favorite aperitif, and the history embedded in the walls around you. 40 min Admission included
- 2Walk to Casa del Abuelo, a family-run tavern serving gambas al ajillo, sizzling garlic…Walk to Casa del Abuelo, a family-run tavern serving gambas al ajillo, sizzling garlic shrimp invented as a way to stretch a poor family's ingredients and now one of Spain's most-loved dishes. Alongside it, taste the house wine, made at the family's own vineyard and served here for generations. 40 min Admission included
- 3(Early Access) Before Botín opens its doors to the public, your group heads inside,…(Early Access) Before Botín opens its doors to the public, your group heads inside, starting on the lower floor and into the wine cellar, once nearly lost to flooding and off-limits to anyone outside your group. Upstairs, look into the wood-fired oven that's roasted cochinillo without interruption for more than 300 years. 30 min Admission included
- 4The evening ends at the table, with a full dinner inside the restaurant that's run…The evening ends at the table, with a full dinner inside the restaurant that's run continuously the longest of anywhere in the world. Choose from the menu and taste what the same 300-year-old oven has been producing since Botín first opened its doors. 1 hr 30 min Admission included
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What’s included
- Local English-speaking guide
- 3 tasting stops with 5 tapas plus dessert and 4 drinks
- History walk through Madrid’s historic center
- VIP tour of oldest restaurant in the world: Botín
Not included
- Hotel pick-up/Drop-off
- Tips/Gratuities
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be waiting for you holding a red tote bag or sign. This tour meets at the statue of Calderón de la Barca in Plaza Santa Ana, Madrid
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at the statue of Calderón de la Barca in Plaza Santa Ana, Madrid