Delicious Tapas Tours in Madrid

Tapas is a major part of Spanish life, and this is seen nowhere more than in Madrid. The word 'tapas', from the Spanish 'tapar', to cover, refers to small plates, which can be either hot or cold, that make up a large portion of the Spanish diet. In Madrid, this tends to include dishes such as 'croquetas' (fried bread-crumbed rolls, usually containing bechamel sauce and one or more of ham, mushrooms and seafood), fried calamari and 'tortilla de patatas', a Spanish omelet made with potato and onion. In the 17th century, tapas were originally served with alcoholic drinks so as to curb drunkenness and, in many bars and restaurants across the city, you will still be given a tapa (the singular of 'tapas') with your beer or glass of wine.

If you want to truly explore the best tapas that Madrid has to offer, a tapas tour can be one of the best ways to do so. With passionate, knowledgeable hosts and guides, these are perfect for exploring some of Madrid's best-kept secrets, tasting tapas and wine of which you would perhaps otherwise be completely unaware. Below are some examples of the excellent tours on offer.

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