On this lunchtime walking tapas and vermouth tour your entertaining foody guide will take you off to experience Madrid's aperitif tradition while you see some of the city and learn about its history and culture. But it`s not just food, you will learn the ins and outs of Madrid's culinary scene, discover interesting facts on Madrid's history, culture and customs and get ideas for the rest of your stay. You'll visit 3 traditional bars/restaurants to try authentic Spanish delicacies before finishing with something sweet (hot chocolate and churros) You will be told all about the famous Spanish vermouth and the Iberian ham. In each bar your guide will recommend the best regional specialties, while adapting to the tastes of the group.

Nous nous retrouverons entre les deux bouches de métro du métro Opéra, sur la Plaza Isabel II, pour vous présenter aux autres voyageurs et vous expliquer le programme de la visite. VEUILLEZ NOTER QUE CET ITINÉRAIRE N'EST QU'UN EXEMPLE, CAR NOUS POUVONS MODIFIER ET ADAPTER LES CHOSES EN FONCTION DES BESOINS DU GROUPE.

We will walk past the impressive Spanish Royal Palace (the largest Palace in Europe) and your guide will tell you interesting facts and stories about the building and nearby area.

First bar: We will stop in a century-old bar and introduce you to the all-important Madrid tradition "La hora del vermut" Here we will invite your to a traditional Madrid aperitif, a vermut (or equivalent of your choice) paired with appropriate delicacies. They might be crunchy ham croquettes, vinegary anchovies, fresh green olives or flaky pastry packets filled with bull's tail... The idea is to get you warmed up and in the mood before exploring some of the main sights of Madrid.

Nous vous raconterons tout sur cette place emblématique, ses bâtiments, son histoire et ses traditions.

Deuxième bar : Vous aurez probablement déjà un peu faim ! Nous nous arrêterons donc dans un bar très prisé des locaux pour son rapport qualité-prix et vous ferons déguster un incontournable de l'Espagne : un morceau de jambon ibérique et de fromage Manchego, accompagnés d'une bière fraîche, d'un tinto de verano ou d'une boisson sans alcool. Votre guide vous donnera un cours intensif sur les jambons espagnols, leur fabrication, leur conservation, leur découpe et leur dégustation !

Third bar: You will then stroll to the next bar, a very traditional Spanish tavern, where you will share various platefuls of tapas. Your guide will tell you all about the traditions of tapas and how tapassing is done Madrid-style. They may well try to expand your culinary boundaries a little and get you to try things you might not otherwise taste! You will try a range of different dishes, it might be anything from little green peppers from Galicia, Spanish black pudding, crispy sticky pork belly, artichoke hearts, steak with figs, bull's tail stew, deep-fried aubergine with a honey sauce, to octopus or baby clams. It is not a fixed, preset, preordered menu but your guide will personalise everything, advising you on the specialties and ordering according to the likes/dislikes of the group on the day.

Vous êtes probablement déjà assez rassasié, nous allons donc faire une petite promenade pour aider à faire descendre la nourriture et pour que votre guide vous raconte quelques histoires et faits sur les endroits que vous croisez !

We will walk through the Main Square of Madrid and tell you a bit about its history and traditions and make a few insider suggestions on what to see/eat/drink during the rest of your stay.

We will drop you off in one of Madrid's best-known places for something sweet to finish off the tour. Here you can try some of the chocolate con churros . Here your guide will help order before bidding you farewell and leaving you to savour this sweet treat.