Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 1,990 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour worth booking?
Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour is a 3.5-hour experience in Madrid, Spain, from $159 per person. It scores 89 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 1,990 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 89 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (1,990)
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- From
- $159 per person
Share a sociable night full of fun, food and stories on this deep dive into Madrid’s tapas scene. This premium personalised food tour takes you beyond your standard patatas bravas and calamari sandwiches and shows you how the locals do tapas. Discover the breadth of the Spanish food scene from the classic to the more adventurous and get a unique insight into the history and culture of Madrid, accompanied by an expert guide who knows all the best places to go. Expect to share 12 to 20 delicious dishes recommended by your guide, according to the likes and interests of the group. Go home with a deeper understanding of the culture, traditions, and social life that define Madrid. • More than 20 years helping people discover Madrid through its food and drink • Personalised tapas chosen by guests, not a fixed preordered menu • Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best Food Experiences in the World (8th place in 2019, 12th place in 2022) • Maximum group size of 10 for a more intimate experience
What you get
About this experience
Share a sociable night full of fun, food and stories on this deep dive into Madrid’s tapas scene. This premium personalised food tour takes you beyond your standard patatas bravas and calamari sandwiches and shows you how the locals do tapas. Discover the breadth of the Spanish food scene from the classic to the more adventurous and get a unique insight into the history and culture of Madrid, accompanied by an expert guide who knows all the best places to go. Expect to share 12 to 20 delicious dishes recommended by your guide, according to the likes and interests of the group. Go home with a deeper understanding of the culture, traditions, and social life that define Madrid. • More than 20 years helping people discover Madrid through its food and drink • Personalised tapas chosen by guests, not a fixed preordered menu • Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best Food Experiences in the World (8th place in 2019, 12th place in 2022) • Maximum group size of 10 for a more intimate experience
What's included
Included
- 1 drink in each bar - wine/beer/soft drink etc (no spirits). Additional drinks at client's expense.
- Guided visit to 3 or 4 local bars/restaurants
- Insider tips and suggestions for the rest of your stay
- Tapas (12-20 tastings depending on group size/appetite, from the classic to the more adventurous)
- Wine-tasting - our tours usually include a tasting and explanation of the wines you might choose
- Personalised advice on Spanish food and beverages
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Additional drinks (1 drink per person is included in each bar)
- Optional Gratuities
What you'll see and do
This is a deep-dive into Madrid and its culinary scene. A real evening out in real Madrid bars. You’ll experience the real tapas culture of the city, moving from bar to bar, tasting different foods, rubbing shoulders with the locals and discovering how Madrileños enjoy an evening out. Rather than following a rigid script, we share anecdotes, cultural insights, and practical tips that help you understand Madrid beyond the guidebooks. Much more than your standard patatas bravas and calamari sandwich, we offer a premium service where we tailor what we order according to group on the night. We will encourage you to expand your culinary boundaries a little and really get to the heart of the city through its food and drink. We visit 3 or 4 traditional local bars, each with its own atmosphere and speciality dishes. You will taste anything between 12 and 20 different tapas, depending on the size and appetite of the group. A drink is included in each bar.
Pass by without stopping
Opera
We will meet between the two metro entrances of Metro Opera in Plaza Isabel II, introduce you to fellow travelers and explain the plan for the evening. Having made introductions and seen the Royal Opera House we will start a night full of fun, food, drink and stories! PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ITINERARY IS AN EXAMPLE ONLY. We adapt each tour according to the likes/dislikes/interests of the group so each night is slightly different.
5 minutes here
Opera
First Bar: It is only a short walk to the first bar where we will get you warmed up for the evening with some great food and drink and explain the origins of the tapas culture and some of its most important aspects. By the end of the night you will be well-prepared to get out and to negotiate Madrid's buzzing food scene on your own!
40 minutes here
Iglesia de San Gines
We will point out this emblematic church and tell you about the sweet treat hidden behind it!
5 minutes here
We will walk through the Main Square of Madrid and tell you a bit about its history and traditions and make a few suggestions on what to see/eat/drink during the rest of your stay.
10 minutes here
We will tell you all about this iconic square, its buildings, history and traditions.
10 minutes here
Sol
Second bar: You will have built up an appetite by now so we will go to our next bar It might be a crash course in Spanish ham or a traditional bar from the region of León which produces its own wine. We will explain how tapassing is done in Spain with useful information on how to order, tipping etc
30 minutes here
Huertas
Third Bar: We are now getting into the swing of tapassing, Madrid style, so only a short walk to the next bar where we will get you tasting more of their specialty dishes. We will try to expand your culinary boundaries a little and get you tasting things you might not otherwise try!
40 minutes here
Congreso de Los Diputados
We will walk past the Spanish Parliament and tell you some stories about its historical and present day importance
5 minutes here
Huertas
Fourth Bar: You may be beginning to feel a little full by now but avoid the bread and leave some room for the last bar where we will try to book a table and sit down to finish off in a more relaxed fashion, often with some great seafood. Our tour will end in this last bar and you should be very full!! Depending on the night and group, you will probably have tried anywhere between 12 and 20 different dishes and have got a real feel for the Madrid culinary scene.
40 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Madrid
Right between the 2 metro entrances of Metro Opera in Plaza Isabel II . Your tour guide will be carrying an A4-sized bright yellow Adventurous Appetites flier
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
End point is orientative only. Tour concludes at the last bar/restaurant, however a taxi back to your hotel can be organized by the guide (not included in tour price).
Options you can book
8 pm
6pm
Early Tour: Spanish people eat very late so this is an early version for people or families who might need their bed a little earlier!!! Personalized service: We adapt where we go and what we order according to the likes/dislikes of the group on the night. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Tours last approximately 3 1/2 hours Tapas and drinks: 12-20 premium tapas tastings (depending on group size/appetite.) 1 drink in each bar - wine/beer/soft drink (no spirits) Madrid Centre
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Adventurous Appetites Ltd
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for under 17 years
- Please note that some tapas will be shared with other travellers
- This tour/activity will have an average maximum of 10 travelers
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,988 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
1,988 verified traveler reviews for Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Tapas culture with James
James led us on an informative and entertaining evening of wine & tapas enjoyment. He covered all the dos and don’ts of a Madrid night out that left us sated if not overfed. Thanks James for a great time!
Response from the operator: So glad you enjoyed it and thank you for taking the time to write us a review. It is always fun to show people the ins and outs of Madrid's tapas scene and to get them tasting dishes they might not otherwise try in bars they might not otherwise visit. Enjoy the rest of your Spanish trip!
via Viator
My least favorite food tour
The tour guide was not Spanish and I think that may have skew his perception of what good Spanish food is. We would not return to have any of the food we had. This was meh at best.
Response from the operator: We are sorry you didn't enjoy the food on the tour. We do try to expand your culinary boundaries a little bit and take you beyond the standard patatas bravas, croquetas and calamari sandwiches of most tours. We do however try to personalize things to the tastes of the group on the night so I am sorry we didn't find anything you liked. People tend to try between 12 and 20 very Spanish dishes on the night and whilst you may like some things more and others less it is rare for people not to like anything. Our tours are indeed led by non-Spaniards but we have both lived in Spain for over 25 years and love sharing the food and culture of our adopted home with people. It is also a shame that you were tired and had to leave early so you didn't get to try all the dishes the rest of the group tasted but thank you for your feedback and if you're are ever back in Madrid we would love to have the chance to personalize a tour more to your tastes.
via Viator
Tapas tour was a great night!
What a fantastic way to learn about Madrid's eating culture and have some fun! Our tour guide, James, was amazing and kept the night moving while allowing us to enjoy and experience both the food and each other's company. I would highly recommend this tour.
Response from the operator: Delighted you enjoyed it and thank you for your review. We really try to get you to experience tapas the way Spaniards do it, moving from bar to bar, sharing a night out of food, drink and stories. We throw in a bit of sightseeing and insider advice for good measure... Do join us again one day as there is lots more to explore!
via Tripadvisor
A must do experience
Fantastic experience, would highly recommend!
Response from the operator: So glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your review. The tour makes for a fun night out really getting to the heart of Madrid through its food and drink!
via Tripadvisor
Book Now for a fun, tasty tour
Highly recommend. We took the tour on our first day and learned so much as well as got our bearings for the city. Food and drink choices were outstanding. James knows the city and truly enjoys sharing his expertise. Do not hesitate to book, will be one of the highlights of your trip.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to write us a review and absolutely delighted you enjoyed it. We try to take you to some of our favourite lacal bars to try dishes you might not otherwise taste and to show you why we love Madrid so much. Do join us again one day as we have lots more to show you!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 697
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 89
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Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Madrid.
How much does Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour cost?
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Prices start at $159 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Madrid usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour take?
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Plan for about 3.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Madrid is not rushed.
Is Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 89 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 1,990 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Madrid, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour?
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Around 697 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Madrid can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Madrid and add a light layer if any part of the 3.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Madrid within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Madrid?
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On Outty we rank every Madrid experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace, Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park, Madrid Tapas & Wine Tour with Rooftop Views and Local Guide. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Madrid?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour?
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Included: 1 drink in each bar - wine/beer/soft drink etc (no spirits). Additional drinks at client's; Guided visit to 3 or 4 local bars/restaurants; Insider tips and suggestions for the rest of your stay; Tapas (12-20 tastings depending on group size/appetite, from the classic to the more adven; and Wine-tasting - our tours usually include a tasting and explanation of the wines you might. Not included: Hotel pickup and drop off; Additional drinks (1 drink per person is included in each bar); and Optional Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour?
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Right between the 2 metro entrances of Metro Opera in Plaza Isabel II . Your tour guide will be carrying an A4-sized bright yellow Adventurous Appetites flier Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Madrid. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour?
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Across 1,990 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
What booking options are available for Madrid Small Group Premium Tailored Nighttime Tapas Tour?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including 8 pm, 6pm. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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