--- title: History, Bites & Sips - Intimate Tour Since 2018 lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/history-bites-sips-intimate-tour-since-2018/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 38 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/history-bites-sips-intimate-tour-since-2018/ --- # History, Bites & Sips - Intimate Tour Since 2018 **Guidekin's take:** Walk from Plaza Mayor through the old town, pausing at a local market before reaching the Royal Palace. Guided commentary and food and drink at two venues are included, but admission to the Royal Palace of Madrid is excluded. 5 from 38 reviews at €75 per person for 3h 30m. ## Overview 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. After putting aside the history we’ll finish the tour at a really classic local restaurant where you'll get to taste different, mouth-watering food and local drinks. Of course, aside from the food goodies, we will get an opportunity to chill, know each other better and share some laughs. I want to make you feel as if you're walking through the city with a bunch of friends but one of them happens to know a lot about it and is more than willing to share the knowledge with you! ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is right in front of… - Starts 10:30: one departure a day - Food included: Food & Drink in two different places **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 38 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Tell me about Madrid - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 5.0 from 38 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 38 of 38. - 5 stars: 38 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the blend of history and food and the relaxed pace; the supplied reviews establish no recurring drawback **Praised:** - Engaging explanations of Madrid's history at the places being visited - Enjoyable food and drink stops woven into the historical walk - An unhurried pace with time to take in the history - Friendly, patient guides who welcome questions - Useful recommendations for restaurants and further sightseeing **Complaints:** - No recurring complaint is supported by the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 37 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-10-30 to 2026-09-13); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Food & Drink in two different places - Professional Guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Royal Palace of Madrid ## Itinerary 1. **Plaza Mayor** (20m) - 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. 2. **Arco de Cuchilleros** (20m) - Passing 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. 3. **Mercado San Miguel** (30m) - Located 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. 4. **Plaza de la Villa** (15m) - 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. 5. **Plaza de la Cruz Verde** (15m) - Here 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. 6. **Puente de Segovia** (pass by, no stop) - The 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 7. **Parque Emir Mohamed I** (15m) - Here we'll really come to understand Madrid's roots. How was it born and its actual purpose back then. 8. **Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena** (15m) - Madrid's cathedral, which stands in Hapsburg Madrid, has a short but tortuous history. 9. **Royal Palace of Madrid** (15m) - The 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.... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ2eBf2H4oQg0R6CV21vDEAtI ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## More in Madrid - All Madrid tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/history-bites-sips-intimate-tour-since-2018/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md