Private Wine & Gourmet Tapas Tour in Madrid with Sommelier
Overview
Discover wonderful Spanish wines while visiting historic taverns and trendy wine bars in Madrid. You will be guided by Jimena, an expert Sommelier specialized in Spanish wines!
Spain is one of the most prolific wine countries. 70 Designations of Origin and at least 23 indigenous grape varieties. You will learn key facts about some of the most prominent wine regions in Spain such as Rioja and Ribera del Duero, but also, you will get a taste of less known Spanish wine regions currently making outstanding wines.
We will serve wonderful tapas to pair the wines and will give useful and fun tips related to match food and wines.
Practical info about Spanish labels and the ageing system will also be shared to complete the wine experience!
Moreover, discover the history of Vermouth in Spain and learn about the tradition of drinking Vermouth in Madrid!
This is a historic, fun and and informative wine route in central Madrid! Don't miss out this fabulous wine tasting tour!
What's Included
- Price includes:
- Tasting 5 wines in total: 1 sparkling wine, 3 still wines and 1 vermouth
- The stories and the history behind each of the wines we will drink
- 5 tapas for the wine pairing
- Key facts about Spanish wine regions and Spanish wines
- Stops at 3 taverns to taste Wine, vermouth and eat tapas
- You will be guided by Jimena, a passionate and certified wine expert
- Price excludes:
- Tips for your guide
Meeting Location
Plaza de Chueca
Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
We will be meeting in Chueca Square ('Plaza de Chueca') from where we will start our walking tour. We will head to the first historic tavern to taste a traditional style of Vermouth, poured on tap. You will get historic facts about the tradition of drinking Vermouth in Madrid as well as a definition of what Vermouth is; how it is made and the different kinds of Vermouth.
Thereafter, we will go to the second tavern to experience a modern style of Vermouth, very trendy nowadays in Spain and served as a cocktail along with fantastic 'Gordal' olives, the biggest and very meaty kind of olives from the Andalusian region. You will obtain insights about bottled Vermouths and the different styles wineries are currently producing in Spain.
To continue with our wine discovery, we will head to the third tavern where we will taste 3 wonderful Spanish wines, starting with a Cava (a fabulous Spanish Sparkling wine made following the traditional method), followed by 2 still wines (a white and a red wines or two red wines). All wines and vermouths will be paired with delicious and tasty Spanish tapas.
Also, you will get an explanation about wine tasting techniques and the stages of a wine tasting; interesting facts about each of the wineries producing the wines we will taste; the characteristics of each Designation of Origin where they are located; the specific 'terroir' (the area) where vines grow and tips about the ageing system of Spanish wines and how to read labels! (very useful when choosing and buying wines).
What to expect:
• A comprehensive, picturesque and fun vermouth and wine tasting route in Central Madrid
• Explanation about the winemaking techniques of each of the wines/vermouths we will taste
• Description of Food and wine pairing principles
• Wine tasting of 5 Vermouths/wines and tapas to match the wines
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Walking distances are very short during this tour.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Price includes:.
- Tasting 5 wines in total: 1 sparkling wine, 3 still wines and 1 vermouth.
- The stories and the history behind each of the wines we will drink.
- 5 tapas for the wine pairing.
- Key facts about Spanish wine regions and Spanish wines.
- Stops at 3 taverns to taste Wine, vermouth and eat tapas.
- You will be guided by Jimena, a passionate and certified wine expert.
- Price excludes:.
- Tips for your guide.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Wine & Gourmet Tapas Tour in Madrid with Sommelier is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Wine & Gourmet Tapas Tour in Madrid with Sommelier will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Price includes:
- Tasting 5 wines in total: 1 sparkling wine, 3 still wines and 1 vermouth
- The stories and the history behind each of the wines we will drink
- 5 tapas for the wine pairing
- Key facts about Spanish wine regions and Spanish wines
- Stops at 3 taverns to taste Wine, vermouth and eat tapas
- You will be guided by Jimena, a passionate and certified wine expert
- Price excludes:
- Tips for your guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Walking distances are very short during this tour.
