Madrid Trip 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.
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* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: Madrid, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
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.
Itinerary
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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
