--- title: Madrid Local Tapas Tour with Private Dinner and Bottomless Wine lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-local-tapas-tour-with-private-dinner-and-bottomless-wine/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 117 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 245 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 8 of 49 (Food & Tapas Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-local-tapas-tour-with-private-dinner-and-bottomless-wine/ --- # Madrid Local Tapas Tour with Private Dinner and Bottomless Wine **Guidekin's take:** Tapas at four restaurants lead into a sit-down dinner with a choice of meat or seafood, plus dessert. Drinks are included, with bottomless wine or beer at the first and last stops; dietary requests are accepted but zero cross contamination is not guaranteed. 4.98 from 245 reviews at €117 per person for 3h 30m. In our comparison: #8 of 49 in Food & Tapas Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Ever wondered what it's like to dine like a local chef? Join our professional chefs as they take you to their favorite dining spots on their days off and finish with a gourmet sit-down dinner with bottomless wine pairing! Our tapas tour, meticulously crafted by local chefs, offers you a taste of their culinary expertise and favorite restaurants. We’ll visit four specially selected venues to savor house specialties, each accompanied by a glass of wine or beer. Our knowledgeable guide will explore the gastronomic history, recipes, and unique flavors of each stop. Throughout the tour, we'll pass iconic landmarks like Calle Atocha and Plaza Mayor, providing opportunities to socialize with fellow food enthusiasts and see the city from a fresh perspective. The experience concludes back at The point of origin with a private sit-down dinner in a 120-year-old cellar. Choose between a perfectly prepared meat or fish main dish, followed by a seasonal dessert, all paired with bottomless wine! ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet at Calle de Atocha 76 where… - Starts 13:00, 18:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Age 16+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €117 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 245 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: The Cooking Clubhouse - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 13:00, 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.98 from 245 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 244 of 245. - 5 stars: 241 (98%) - 4 stars: 3 (1%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the tapas, wine pairings and sociable dinner; no recurring complaint emerges from these reviews. **Praised:** - Varied tapas and wines paired to complement each dish - Local bars guests say they would not have found on their own - Clear explanations of food traditions and the history of each venue - Dinner and dessert at the cooking school as a popular finale - Small groups that make it easy to chat and meet fellow travellers **Complaints:** - No recurring complaint; lower ratings praise the food without identifying a specific problem Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-05-01 to 2026-07-31); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - 4 different local restaurants, 1 traditional tapa at each: includes meat, fish, seafood and vegetables. Sit down dinner with bread olive oil and main dish (to choose meat or seafood) and dessert - Small Group Tour - Professional Guide - 4 alcoholic beverages at 4 stops(Guide will recommend either white or red wine or beer) soft drinks are also included., Bottomless white red sparkling wine or beer at the first and last stop. age 18+ ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **We will gather at Calle de Atocha 76, Madrid most renowned cooking school, wh...** (15m) - We will gather at Calle de Atocha 76, Madrid most renowned cooking school, where you'll be welcomed with bottomless cava while waiting for the rest of our small group to arrive. Our guide will introduce themselves and outline the route we'll follow on this culinary adventure.... 2. **Literary Quarter (Barrio de Las Letras)** (30m) - Stop at one of Madrid´s first hardware stores that has kept its original decore for over 100 years. Nowadays this restaurant portrays the personality of that hardware store while serving delicious and high end lunches, dinners, tapas and wines. Here we will try the world... 3. **Literary Quarter (Barrio de Las Letras)** (30m) - Now we venture into our second stop, a restaurant that specializes on Iberian Products and spanish cuisine. You can not leave spain with out enjyoing one of our favorite products, the Jamon Iberico. This former Museo del Jamon has been renovated and re-decorated after the... 4. **Mercado de Anton Martin** (20m) - ‘’Vamos por un vermouth’’, a typical expresion we have for this refreshing apertive. At this stop you will see and try the vermouth culture first hand as we accompany this with a basque pintxo delicacy, the "Gilda". The guide will share his knowledge on the history behind... 5. **Lavapies** (30m) - famous for being the bohemian side of the city will be our last stop before sitting down for dinner. Here we will go to one of the neighborhoods most renowned bars where we will have a delicious, and smoky, charcuteri product from Leon and a typical wine of the basque country. 6. **We conclude our tapas tour back where we started, at Madrid´s premier and fun...** (1h) - We conclude our tapas tour back where we started, at Madrid´s premier and funnest cooking school. Here, we will be welcomed into an exclusive private dining room for a sumptuous sit- down dinner. Relax in a charming, candle-lit, 120-year-old cellar and savor a main course of... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 13:00, 18:00 - 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 We will meet at Calle de Atocha 76 where you will be able to safely leave backpacks and personal belongs you do not wish to carry with you on the tour as we will be returning here once the tour is over. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ8-PxjikmQg0RXYj5RDr2xjs Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - being able to stand or walk for 3km (1.8miles) is recommended - We cater to the following dietary restrictions: Vegetarians, vegans, lactose free, gluten free, shellfish allergy, nut allergy (We cannot guarantee zero cross contamination) - Alcoholic beverages (only available for ages 18 and over) and Allergen Allert restricions applies. - We cater to the following dietary restrictions: Vegetarians, vegans, lactose free, gluten free, shellfish allergy, nut allergy but we cannot guarantee zero cross contamination ## Compared with other Food & Tapas Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 49** | €117 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (245) | 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 #8 of 49 in Food & Tapas Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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