Enjoy an off-the-beaten-track tour tasting the best Iberian Ham and selected Spanish wines, led by a native Madrilian.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Enjoy a 2.5-hour Iberian Ham tasting experience in Madrid
Taste Iberian ham, Chorizo, lomo, salchichón and manchego cheese
Learn how to tell the difference between different types of ham
Find out about the curing processes
Enjoy an authentic lunch in beautiful surroundings

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Learn about Spanish wine and discover traditional Iberian ham houses in Madrid. During this 2.5-hour tour, taste several cuts of Iberian meats like chorizo, salchichon, lomo and ham paired with Manchego cheese and other classic tapas. While you enjoy the delicious food, learn about the fascinating history and culture of wine and the different types of ham you can find in the market. Master how to shop like a local. Visit iconic, high quality Jamonerías and learn the difference between jamón serrano and jamón Ibérico, and between jamón and paletilla. Find out about the 4 protected Qualified Appellation of Origins in Spain. See how a professional ham cutter carves those delicious thin slices, and even have a taste. Don't miss the chance to learn about the most delicious ham in the world during your trip to Madrid.

Includes

Specialized local guide
Iberian ham, cured meats, tapas and cheese tasting
Spanish wine tasting
Glass of wine, beer or soft drink in each bar/Jamonerías

Hotel pick-up and drop off
Additional food and drinks
Transportation to the meeting point
Tips

Not suitable for

Children under 16 years
Pregnant women
Vegans

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Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

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Meeting point

Plaza Isabel II, beside statue of Queen Isabel II (metro station: Opera).

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Confirmation will be sent at the time of booking, unless booking is within one day of the activity. In this case confirmation will be sent within 24 hours, subject to availability
Please provide details of any special requirements (dietary, allergies or otherwise) at the time of booking
This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Vegetarian option not available

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Overall rating

5 /5

based on 18 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Service
5/5
Organization
5/5

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Review for Madrid tapas & history tour 7pm

We originally booked this tour at 4pm but because we wanted to make the most of the weather we upgraded to the Madrid Tapas & History: Lunch/Dinner Walking Tour which is also run by Pedro. It was very fun! We enjoyed every minute. Pedro has lots of knowledge and the four bars we went to were fab, especially the ham and fish bars. In total we had around 5 glasses of wine and lots of food. We were in great company including Americans, Australians and New Zealander's in our group. We finished off at a churo bar which was a great end to the night. Would definantly recommend this tour, thank you Pedro!

November 14, 2017

Very fun and informative!

Our guide Pedro is very passionate and wants to teach us everything about the Iberico ham. We feel we learned a lot from him. We started the tour at a local taberna where we had a drink and tasted the local 'stew'. Pedro explained the different grades and pricing of the jamon. Then we went to a local jamoneria, and tasted different cuts of Iberico meat including a high quality ham. we thought it was an excellent tour. Pedro is a enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. I would recommend this tour highly.

October 19, 2016

One of the best tours we've ever taken...Pedro was a superior host...

We enjoyed this tour so much. Pedro was friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about food. We learned a great deal while having a great time. I couldn't recommend a tour more highly, or a tour guide. Pedro, a native madrileno was the star...and the food was pretty good too! We sampled the best of the best hams and also cheeses, olive oils, accompanied by a beautifully chilled local white wine. Atmosphere at the jamoneria was fantastic. I would take another tour with Pedro anytime - he offers several.

September 27, 2016

Madrid: Iberico Ham and Spanish Wine Small-Group Food Tour

Madrid: Iberico Ham and Spanish Wine Small-Group Food Tour

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Review for Madrid tapas & history tour 7pm

Very fun and informative!

One of the best tours we've ever taken...Pedro was a superior host...

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