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Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor in Madrid

4.8 · 230 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madrid Operated by Madrid & Darracott Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 20m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
12:30, 17:00, 18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

An 1h 20m wine tasting near Plaza Mayor that deliberately strips out the pretension: lovely wines, plain-language explanations and bad jokes included, at €30 per person.

The lowest-commitment wine format in our Madrid catalogue.

Best for: Start with the tasting near Plaza Mayor: 1h 20m at €30 per person, 4.81 from 230 reviews; English only. Wine Tours comparison

Trade-off: English only.

In our comparison: #35 of 36 in Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 15, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €30 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Wine Tasting
  • Professional Guide
  • Gratuities

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 September 2026.

Reviews

4.8
230 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 220 of 230

Star breakdown of all 230 ratings

5 stars
207 · 90%
4 stars
13 · 6%
3 stars
3 · 1%
2 stars
3 · 1%
1 star
4 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the sociable hosts and generous pours, but tastings can run past the advertised finish

Praised

  • Friendly, humorous hosts who make the tasting relaxed and interactive
  • Clear introductions to Spanish wine regions and tasting techniques
  • Varied Spanish wines served in generous pours
  • A sociable setting for meeting and chatting with other travellers

Complaints

  • Some find the wine explanations informative, while others want more detail on the wines poured
  • Tastings can run past the advertised finish and disrupt later plans
  • Some enjoy the selection, while others want more wines to sample
  • Reports of late cancellations and delays in getting refunds

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (17 June 2023 to 9 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Just head on into the shop when you arrive. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
12:30, 17:00, 18:00, daily except Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Madrid & Darracott; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

We demystify Spanish wine in a fun way, with no pretentiousness, witty banter and bad jokes. Oh, and we try lovely wines!

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Food included Wine Tasting
  • Age 18+ minimum age to join

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Wine Tours

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This tour · #35 of 36€301h 20m4.81 (230)shared
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Old Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Tour - Real Small Groups 8 Max€843h4.97 (458)shared

Ranked #35 of 36 in Wine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €30 to €845, median €119; typical length 3h 30m. 3 of 36 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 36 Wine Tours

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