Old Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Tour - Real Small Groups 8 Max

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Overview

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Three hours in Madrid's oldest quarter with a Spanish Wine Tasting Association member pouring wines from his own collection, alongside acorn-fed Iberian ham and a Pedro Ximenez over ice cream finale. Groups cap at 8; the crowd skews English speaking couples.

From the guide

What's Included

To Top It All: Pedro Ximenez Wine Poured On Top Of Vanilla & Macademia Ice-Cream
We Will Taste Wines From My Own Collection (backed by 25 years of professional wine tasting)
We Will Also Savor True Acorn-Fed Iberian Marinated By The Legendary Butcher's Cesareo Gomez
We Will Visit My 4 Favorite Bistros In Old Madrid
Tiny Groups (8 Max) So That We Pass Unnoticed By The Locals
Chupadedos Olives, Faroe Islands Codfish, Galician Chipirones, Cardo Mushrooms & Manchego Cheese

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Itinerary

La Latina Stop 1
is Madrid's oldest neighborhood. You can still see bits and pieces of the wall that protected it in the 12th century. This is a tour of the best bars, foods and wines in La Latina.
10 min
Admission included
Calle De La Cava Baja Stop 2
Bar 1: Tour begins sipping on my favorite vermouth on tap. We will pair it with Chupadedos olives. These olives are of the verdial variety and are seasoned with pepper, garlic, oregano and olive oil, which results in a very pleasant and delicious flavor.
20 min
Admission included
Plaza De Puerta Cerrada Stop 3
Bar 2: We will drink wine the way they did in the 19th century and taste Faroe Islands codfish fried in olive oil.
25 min
Admission included
Calle De La Cava Baja Stop 4
Bar 3: This is one of the most beautiful wine bars in Madrid. We will taste Altos de Torona Albariño, 2022 International Wine Challenge Winner. We will pair the wine with a special type of tapas called “tostas”.
30 min
Admission included
Plaza De La Paja Stop 5
Bar 4: It is now time to go deeper into Old Madrid through its narrow cobblestone streets and make our way to the highest rated restaurant in the neigborhood. We will sit down to taste 3 Michelin Star Iberico Tenderloin.
30 min
Admission included
La Latina Stop 6
Bar 4: Now it is perfect time to begin with the reds. I ll uncork different wines from my own cellar. I open outstanding wines such as Matas Altas or Dominio de Loalva 2018.
30 min
Admission included
La Latina Stop 7
Bar 4: To round off the night we will taste the king of all Spanish dessert wines: Pedro Ximenez. The wine will perform a miracle by turning vanilla ice-cream into rum & raisins.
20 min
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

IF TAXI MAKE SURE THE DRIVER UNDERSTANDS YOU WANT TO GO TO “PLAZA DE LA VILLA” AND NOT “PLAZA DE LA VILLA DE PARIS”. I WILL BE BEHIND THE STATUE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SQUARE WEARING A BACKPACK. I raise and wave my hand every 20 seconds. Any problems call or Whatsapp me.

End point

IF TAXI MAKE SURE THE DRIVER UNDERSTANDS YOU WANT TO GO TO “PLAZA DE LA VILLA” AND NOT “PLAZA DE LA VILLA DE PARIS”. I WILL BE BEHIND THE STATUE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SQUARE WEARING A BACKPACK. I raise and wave my hand every 20 seconds. Any problems call or Whatsapp me.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 21 years
  • Old Madrid isn't great for people with mobility issues; there are slopes, stairs and steps. One of the bars is standing only.
  • The tour is designed for omnivores. I can accommodate vegetarians who like artichoke risotto.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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