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The 12 most popular lunch experiences in Madrid right now. The ones worth building a day around, with what each costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.
A 3.5-hour small-group tapas walk in Madrid with 4 wine pours, 4 bar stops, and a churros-and-chocolate finale near San Ginés.
Most Popular“The tour was nice. It was great having places to sit and taken care of. Brian was very knowledgable.”
Skip-the-line Prado highlights, Barrio de Las Letras walk, then a 3-course lunch at Botín, Madrid’s oldest restaurant.
“Fantastic! Cassie was brilliant. As a native English speaker she kept it interesting and relatable. I feel we learned so much. The Museum itself is a must see. So many truly captivating works. The restaurant and company was excellent. Definitely the highlight of our Madrid experience.”
Spend a day with Segovia’s Roman aqueduct and Ávila’s walled old town from Madrid, plus a set gourmet lunch.
“Worst tour ever taken. Bus driver did not speak English. There was no tour guide until we got to the site. Tour guide did not have audio equip so we had to wait 1/2 hr. It was 80% Spanish and the tour guide, in order to make up time was so far in front of…”
Skip the Prado line, see 15–20 masterpieces with a guide, then enjoy VIP lunch at Botín, Spain’s oldest restaurant.
“This was an awesome tour! Our guide was awesome and I learned so much. Not too mention the food and tapas were fantastic!”
Small-group tapas crawl through Madrid’s Old Quarter: 4 emblematic bars, history on the streets, and guided tastings with wine or beer.
“Very enjoyable evening with a group of friendly people. Pedro was very personable and welcoming.”
Private Segovia and Ávila day trip from Madrid with hotel pickup, guided walks, Alcázar and city walls, plus lunch and monument entrances.
“Arantxa was an amazing guide! She was on time, knowledgeable, and took great care of our elderly parents and us. Before we left the hotel she made sure that we were dressed for the weather and knew what to expext with the tour. Thanks to her we got some awesome group photos. She knew just…”
Full-day Madrid tour to Ávila and Segovia with walled streets, Roman aqueduct, skip-the-line Alcázar, and lunch included.
“German was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, but more importantly, he made sure that no one was left behind and that everyone was individually taken care of. The tour was very comprehensive and I was able to learn a lot. My only suggestion is that a little more time be left for…”
From Madrid, visit Chinchón and UNESCO Aranjuez, then enjoy a biodynamic winery tour with wine tasting and tapas.
“Laura made our event memorable mainly because she was so nice. She was able to make everyone comfortable and kept us entertained. The 2nd stop possibly could be omitted but it might be because there wasn’t much going on this time of year. We bought a donut at the local bakery and either the clerk…”
Small-group Toledo and Consuegra windmills day trip from Madrid with guided sights, Cathedral and synagogue tickets, and a winery lunch and tasting.
“Nice experience , knowledgeable guide. Interesting site at windmills. Lunch was tasteful. The visit to the cathedral could improve with explanation inside.”
Hot-air balloon over Segovia’s UNESCO sights, capped with a cava toast and optional 3-course lunch at El Fogón Sephardí.
“Très belle journée. Excellente expérience. L'équipe de la montgolfière était géniale très agréable. Le petit pique nique avec la coupe de cava sympa. Et pour finir en beauté le restaurant sélectionné par get your guide Excellent. Merci”
Private wine and countryside estate day from Madrid: underground cellar tour, Carabaña hydro plant museum, and waterfall paella lunch.
“If I could give 10 stars, I would. Roy was extremely knowledgeable, and we learned so much. We never had a tour go so in-depth and every moment was planned with care. He took us all over the town where ethe winery was located and was a good sport about my husband being a slow…”
A 3.5-hour Madrid lunch tour with 4 Spanish wines and tapas at three local taverns, plus guided history on Rioja, Ribera, and Verdejo.
“Daniel was very knowledgeable and a wonderful historian. Besides the excellent food and wine, we really enjoyed the historical aspects of the tour!”
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