--- title: Madrid Local's Wine and Tapas Lunch Tour with a side of History lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-local-s-wine-and-tapas-lunch-tour-with-a-side-of-history/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 107 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 28 of 49 (Food & Tapas Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-local-s-wine-and-tapas-lunch-tour-with-a-side-of-history/ --- # Madrid Local's Wine and Tapas Lunch Tour with a side of History **Guidekin's take:** Explore La Latina through three tavern stops, pairing tapas with wines including Rioja, Ribera reds and Rías Baixas whites. Guided commentary, tastings and lunch are included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.95 from 107 reviews at €90 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #28 of 49 in Food & Tapas Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Savor Madrid’s finest wines on this 3-hour Madrid historical walking tour with wine and food tasting. Hear fascinating anecdotes from Madrid’s history as you stroll along the picturesque medieval streets of its La Latina quarter. Stop into three taverns to taste fine Spanish wines, including Rioja, Ribera red wines, and Rías Baixas white-wines. Learn about their history and evolution while sampling an array of tapas. ## Before you book - Meeting point: At the statue in the middle of the square, - Starts 12:30: one departure a day - Food included: Wine tasting, Lunch, Food tasting - Children from €20: ages 7 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 107 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Native Spanish Tapas - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 12:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.95 from 107 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 106 of 107. - 5 stars: 104 (97%) - 4 stars: 2 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the history, food and wine; some mention cold and rain during the outdoor walk. **Praised:** - Engaging local history and personal stories woven into the walk - Varied tapas and wines, followed by a filling meal - Friendly guides who make small groups feel like a social outing - Flexible food choices for vegetarians and guests with dietary restrictions - Useful tips on restaurants and finding your way around Madrid **Complaints:** - Cold and rainy conditions during the outdoor walk Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2017-10-25 to 2026-09-26); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Professional guide - Wine tasting - Lunch - Food tasting ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Plaza de Isabel II** (15m) - Our meeting Point is a five minute walk from Puerta del Sol at Plaza Isabel II, where one of our guides will be waiting with a "Native Spanish Tapas" sign or table, and get ready for an authentic Madrid Wine and Tapas Tour, along with a fun and dynamic bilingual guide... 2. **Puerta del Sol** (15m) - We will enter Madrid's 1800´s "Time Square" with some very interesting anecdotes including why Spaniards eat 12 grapes the last twelve seconds of the year during New Year's Eve. Alongside an introduction of our current Borboun dynasty versus the precious Hapsburg dynasties. 3. **Plaza Mayor** (30m) - 1600's Madrid main square is a must see tourist attraction. We will then make our second food tapas stop at a local's favorite tavern at the perimeter of this amazing square for some amazing Spanish ham, chorizo, alongside a well balanced white Rueda wine whose grapes... 4. **Calle Preciados** (15m) - Our first food tapas stop is at a quaint local favorites tavern for a young grapey and fruity Tempranillo Toledo red wine. This tabern has been operating since 1860 offering some of the best Croquettes in Madrid near Madrid's Puerta del Sol square; "Spain's Time Square". You... 5. **Plaza de la Villa** (15m) - You will have arrived to Madrid's oldest square dating from the 1500's. Get your camera ready, it is very picturesque, and romantic, in fact it's where marriage was proposed for centuries in Madrid, where we can appreciate three hundred years of different architecture just in... 6. **Royal Palace of Madrid** (15m) - We will be bordering Spain's Royal Palace and Cathedral, for some interesting anecdotes related to the Statues on the roof of the perimeter of the Palace and its gardens. Another must see of Madrid, being our last landmark before we sit down for a hearty traditional tapas... 7. **Plaza de Isabel II** (1h) - We will be heading back near the meeting point where we'll stop at a local favorite sit-down traditional restaurant for an amazing tapas lunch with red wines; Rioja and Ribera. The assorment of tapas is quite diverse such as a Madrid paella, Spanish Omelette, chorizo stewed... 8. **Plaza De Puerta Cerrada** (15m) - We will be entering the oldest quarter of Madrid dating back to the 1500`s and a peak at the world's oldest standing restaurant called Botin. It is not easy to get a reservation there, but our guides sometimes manage to do so. This beautiful little square has some very... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 12:30 - 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 At the statue in the middle of the square, our guide will have a red and white Native Spanish Tapas Logo. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:Ei1QbC4gZGUgSXNhYmVsIElJLCBDZW50cm8sIDI4MDEzIE1hZHJpZCwgU3BhaW4iLiosChQKEglplxTneyhCDRFdqUlGFnBmVBIUChIJgTwKgJcpQg0RaSKMYcHeNsQ Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Minimum drinking age is 18 years - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required - No health restrictions ## Compared with other Food & Tapas Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #28 of 49** | €90 | 3h | 4.95 (107) | shared | | [Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing](/spain/madrid/tours/paella-cooking-class-in-madrid-with-bottomless-wine-pairing/?format=md) | €119 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (1087) | shared | | [Madrid Food Tour in a Neighborhood Market with Churros](/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-food-tour-in-a-neighborhood-market-with-churros/?format=md) | €89 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (243) | shared | | [Madrid Tapas & Paella Cooking Experience with Local Market Visit](/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-tapas-paella-cooking-experience-with-local-market-visit/?format=md) | €95 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (601) | shared | Ranked #28 of 49 in Food & Tapas Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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