De Historia
Madrid Paella, History and Tapas Tour
Tour Description
Discover historic Madrid in the city’s oldest neighborhood, La Latina! From the century-old food market to the buzzing tapas bars, you’ll experience Old Madrid like a local. This experience checks all four boxes of history, market, tapas and the best paella in Madrid!
Begin the day as travelers did centuries ago, in a plaza that was just outside the ancient city walls. Learn how (and why!) Madrid was founded as you walk the streets that have been around since the city was first formed. Over the course of the day you’ll discover how the tiny fortress of Madrid became the capital of an empire and then evolved into the city we know and love today.
But you won’t just see Madrid’s history, you’ll taste it as well! Kick off the day with a traditional aperitivo at the neighborhood’s fresh food market. Meet the market vendors and discover the cultures and conquests that shaped Spanish cuisine.
Then stroll over to an iconic tapas bar as you learn not only how to eat tapas but how to do tapas! Duck into this bustling tapas bar, meet the passionate people behind each bite and discover the do’s and don’ts of tapas culture.
End they day with a paella feast at a family-run restaurant that may just be the best kept secret in the city. Find out what makes this iconic Spanish dish so special and why a great paella is so rare to find!
Throughout the day you’ll become a part of the historic La Latina neighborhood. You’ll taste its authentic flavors, see the city’s most emblematic landmarks and walk the cobblestone streets where nearly 1,000 years of history have shaped Madrid into the city it is today.
Includes
Enjoy a private experience designed just for your group or family!
Explore Madrid’s oldest neighborhood: La Latina
Experience the unmissable Madrid tradition of the aperitivo, complete with local vermouth!
Stroll the streets where nearly 1,000 years of history have shaped Madrid into the city it is today.
Squeeze into a classic tapas bar and try their specialty tapa as you learn not just how to eat tapas but how to do tapas!
Meet passionate people who are preserving traditional Spanish food culture.
See emblematic sights like Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, the ancient city walls and the Almudena Cathedral.
Feast on the best paella in Madrid!
Discover what makes great paella and how to always make sure you’re ordering the good stuff.
Pair your paella with fantastic Spanish wine and get a crash course in ordering wine in Spain. Non-alcoholic options are also available!
Get personalized, insider tips for enjoying the rest of your time in Madrid or wherever your Spain journey takes you!
We are happy to adapt the menu for vegetarian, gluten free, pork free, no alcohol and many other dietary restrictions or requirements.
“We couldn’t imagine a better introduction to Spain’s culinary treasures than spending the morning with our guide Isabella. She shared information not just about the food we were tasting but also how history, agriculture, culture, and economics shape that food and its future. We learned so much while also enjoying scrumptious, and new, flavors. We didn’t want the tour to end!”
