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Evening Tapas Tour by Devour Madrid

Calle del Arenal, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid

Description

The Devour Madrid team's objective is to get visitors to experience how the locals "do" tapas, what they drink and introduce them to some classic tapas bars and family recipes. The "Tapas, Taverns & History Tour" reviewed here lasts 4h and takes place in the evening, starting with a 45mis walking history tour of the city center. Customers will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide and stop at 4 family-run tapas bars; the food and 4 glasses of wines are included (non-alcoholic alternatives for children 13-17yrs old). Devour Madrid also offers private family that can accommodate kids aged 4-12.

Access & Transport

The meeting point is at 2 Calle de la Misericordia (by the ornate entryway) and the tour ends at Puerta del Sol. This address is mid-way between the Callao (3, 5) and Sol stations (1, 2, 3, C3, C4)

Instructions & Recommendations

If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. As per the operator website, this tour is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, it is not recommended for those with celiac disease either. Please arrive 10mins early and the recommended tipping is 10-15%

Meta review

The tour is extremely well rated on various portals with customers highlighting the quality, knowledge and energy of the guides as well as their passion for Madrid culinary identity. With respect to food and drinks, they are described as varied and of good quality although there is a minority of reviewers who deem the tour to be an intro to Spanish food and tapas with little that couldn't be replicated by wandering around on your own.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Socially positive as it helps promote small independent operators with a strong connection to their neighbourhood and city

Conclusion

The evening tapas tour offered by Devour Madrid is a good way to discover the old city around Puerta del Sol and some local food and drink speciality in various tapas bars. If your budget can easily absorb the cost, or if you are not entirely comfortable trying out on your own, this group experience is worth considering. For those on a budget or confirmed independent travellers, value is questionable - which has nothing to do with the quality of the tour but simply the concept.

Key positive

Sufficient quantity of food and wine

An enjoyable way to meet people and discover Madrid city center

Key negative

Quite expensive and debatable value

Experienced travellers may not really see the advantage, especially if they can speak Spanish

Suitability

Best suited for adults. No information around accessibility so best to contact management directly. Not suitable for vegans and customers with celiac disease / gluten allergy

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
Food
Tapas at 4 family-run tapas bars (enough for a full dinner)
Drinks (non-alc.)
4 glasses of non-alc. drinks for minors
Alcoholic drinks
4 glasses of wine
Timing
Duration of visit
There are options for tours at 17h30 and 19h30 some of the days. Please check on website

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:4h

Regulated hours

Monday18:30 - 22:30

Tuesday18:30 - 22:30

Wednesday18:30 - 22:30

Thursday18:30 - 22:30

Friday18:30 - 22:30

Saturday18:30 - 22:30

Sunday18:30 - 22:30

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€114.45
Adult
15 - 64
€114.45
Child
2 - 14
€103.95
Infant
0 - 1
€0

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