--- title: Old Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Tour - Real Small Groups 8 Max lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/old-madrid-tapas-wine-tasting-tour-real-small-groups-8-max/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 84 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 455 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Best in the city rank_in_category: 7 of 24 (Food & Tapas Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/old-madrid-tapas-wine-tasting-tour-real-small-groups-8-max/ --- # Old Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Tour - Real Small Groups 8 Max **Guidekin's take:** 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 eight; the crowd skews English speaking couples. **Best in the city:** A Spanish Wine Tasting Association member pours wines from his own collection alongside acorn fed Iberian ham, capped at 8: 4.97 from 455 reviews. Trade-off: Skews to couples, caps at 8. (last checked August 27, 2026) ## Overview Join a member of the Spanish Wine Tasting Association and other English speakers (mainly couples) on a tour of Madrid’s oldest neighborhood. We will visit my favorite establishments taste their specialties and drink exclusive wines from my unique collection. • Luxury small group (8 max) • Unforgettable Spanish wines you will not find in any other tour. ## Key facts - Price: from €84 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 455 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Walks of Spain ## 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 ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **La Latina** (10m; admission included) - 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. 2. **Calle De La Cava Baja** (20m; admission included) - 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. 3. **Plaza De Puerta Cerrada** (25m; admission included) - Bar 2: We will drink wine the way they did in the 19th century and taste Faroe Islands codfish fried in olive oil. 4. **Calle De La Cava Baja** (30m; admission included) - 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”. 5. **Plaza De La Paja** (30m; admission included) - 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. 6. **La Latina** (30m; admission included) - 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. 7. **La Latina** (20m; admission included) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 18:55 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - 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 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. ## Good to know - 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. ## How it compares in Food & Tapas Tours Ranked **#7 of 24** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [paella-cooking-class-in-madrid-with-bottomless-wine-pairing](https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/paella-cooking-class-in-madrid-with-bottomless-wine-pairing/?format=md) — 4.98 (1077) 2. [spanish-cooking-class-paella-tapas-and-sangria-in-madrid](https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/spanish-cooking-class-paella-tapas-and-sangria-in-madrid/?format=md) — 4.97 (1444) 3. [madrid-tapas-paella-cooking-experience-with-local-market-visit](https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-tapas-paella-cooking-experience-with-local-market-visit/?format=md) — 4.98 (581) Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/food-tours-madrid/?format=md ## More in Madrid - All Madrid tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/old-madrid-tapas-wine-tasting-tour-real-small-groups-8-max/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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