I did two different tours with Devour during my trip to Madrid…read more The first was the Madrid Prado Museum Tour & VIP Botin Lunch. I highly recommend this if you are interested in a streamlined visit to the Prado really highlighting and focusing on particular noteworthy works. This worked well for me because I'm not as familiar with some of the artists whose work are showcased here, and I learned A LOT by taking this tour. You also stop for a little tapa and vermouth before having lunch at Botin, which was quite an experience. It's a tough reservation to get on your own, and enjoying it as part of this tour is well worth it. The second tour I did was the Ultimate Spanish Cuisine tour. This tour stopped at a variety of locations. We sampled porra (basically thick churros) and chocolate, "pregnant" sourdough buns stuffed with chorizo, a variety of olives, vermouth, boquerones, olive oil, several hams, some fruit, a cheese selection with wine pairing, and cake. It was a delicious and well-rounded food experience. Montse was my guide for both of these tours and she is absolutely fantastic! After meeting her on the first tour, I told her I was taking another tour and her office was able to schedule her to be my tour guide again for the second one. She actually studied art so she was extra knowledgeable at the Prado, but also had so much to share about Madrid and answered so many of our questions. I'm so glad I booked these tours with Devour on my trip. I would definitely consider their tours for other cities I visit in the future as well.

Dani was amazing! He was entertaining and knowledgeable about the taverns, tapas and history he…read moretook us to. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and highly recommend this tour group.

This review is for the Guided Wine Day Tour to Ribera del Duero from Madrid. It was about…read more$185-definitely a splurge, but totally worth it. You don't have to worry about driving (this is important because you are going to be drinking a lot of wine) and it is in a very comfortable Mercedes Minivan. You get access to 3 different wineries and sample at least 3-4 wines with the option to purchase a full glass (6-8 euros), light snacks to go with the wine, a knowledgeable tour guide, you get free time in Aranda del Deuero/Burgos (where we went into wine caves to sample some wine, this was our second stop) to have lunch-my small tour group of 5 all opted to dine at El Lagar de Isilla- recommended by the tour guide. We also stopped in Segovia for some pictures and drinks after the third and last winery. Be prepared to set aside a whole day for this tour, we left at 9 AM and got back around 8 PM. However,I never felt rushed and it was the highlight of my trip to Madrid. You get to see the beautiful countryside, drink exceptional wine, visit 2 historical cities, and meet new people. I highly recommend this tour.

Wine tour to Madrid…read more One of the best tours we've been on. Ismael, our guide and aspiring winemaker, was helpful, knowledgeable and jovial. Not only did we visit 4 wineries , we also had the opportunity to savour local food (cheese, jamon, olive oil) and squeeze a few historical sites enroute. The winemakers we met were reintroducing wines from a bygone era or producing in a style that not vastly different from two to three hundred years ago. There was plenty of good wine and food (including a sit down lunch) on this tour. Will definitely repeat!

From the owner: Somos una pequeña vinoteca, escondida en una calle en el Rastro ! Ven a descubrirnos en Fray…read moreCeferino Gonzalez 5. Tenemos vinos peculiares y a muy buen precio! We re a small wine boutique, hidden in the Rastro area! Come and find us! Taste our singular wines !

Love this place. Great small vineyard organic artisanal wines. The owners are great with…read morerecommending what to try.

What a lovely little place. I read about it on a travel review and I'm so glad I found it. It's run…read moreby a young man from Vancouver and that was nice to discover. He only has naturally vivified wine and took the time to explain the difference. We had a lovely Spanish Cava and he offered a delicious taste of cheese and some bread. It's tiny, situated in an off the beaten track, diverse neighbourhood. An undiscovered gem which I know will change. We loved the quirkiness of this place and would highly recommend it.

My family and I had booked flights to Lisbon, Portugal and to leave Madrid Spain. We were a family…read moreof four traveling (2 parents with 2 kids in the middle teen years) and with 2 grandparents in their 70s. Our goal was to stay in Lisbon one week, Madrid for one week, and then look for day trips outside of enjoying the city areas. I had spoken with several tour groups but they focus primarily either for Portugal or Spain. Usually not both. I chose Letango for the main reason that they could develop an itinerary along with scheduling drivers. I knew that with the grandparents traveling by bus or train would be harder on them with the extra walking involved. Carlos did a great job of planning the entire itinerary. He planned 2 walking tours in Lisbon, 2 day trips out of Lisbon (Sintra and Evora), 2 walking tours of Madrid, a tapas tour in Madrid, 2 days trips from Madrid (Segovia/Avilla, and Toledo), a Flamenco show, and a cooking class. That allowed our family to focus on the culture and the trip versus focusing on the logistics. All of the tour guides provided were courteous and helpful. They all recognized the wide range areas and adapted speaking points, walking pace, or in answering questions to all of us. They were also flexible when our whims caused us to stay in one place longer or ask about stopping at a specific location. I hope to travel back to those countries and will be looking to work with Letango again.

Carlos was excellent to work with in planning multiple tours in and around Madrid this past summer…read more I preferred to purchase my own entry tickets and he was very flexible when I had specific requests. We had great guides and terrific communication from Carlos at all times even after the tours.

Stumbled upon Vinoteca Tierra by mistake and couldn't have been happier! The nice lady who was…read moreworking made some recommendations and let us try a couple of wines before we found one we LOVED. Ended up buying 2 more bottles to bring home. Great value and great place.

Really nice liquor and wine selection here as I needed to bring back some Spanish spirits for some…read morefriends . Got everything I needed, even snacks. They had some very good vermouth that I grabbed as well as a nice rose' that I can't remember the name. The young lady behind the counter was very helpful as Daniel C stated...she definitely helped me pick out some good stuff and gave me tips on where to get good food.

Looking for organic, biodynamic, natural, sans soufre Spanish wines in Madrid? This is the place!…read moreThere're a few Spanish and international classics here as well, especially if you are into champagne. The young woman in the shop was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and spoke English, too! I want to get a cheap hostel room near this store for 3 weeks and spend my time drinking through this shop and the amazing sherry bar just up the street. Amazing.

5 Stars for a wonderful vermouth tasting!…read more While planning a family trip to Spain I made sure to look for tasting experiences in each city. In Madrid, I found a guided Vermouth tasting (through Airbnb Experiences) at Madrid & Darracot. It's priced at 20 Euro per person (Fridays and Saturdays) and also available for booking directly through their website. We initially had a tough time finding the shop as it had recently moved locations just up the street, but once we did we had a great time! Our guide was Irish (if I recall) and Spanish, so he was able to do the tasting in English, but also answer questions from my parents in Spanish. He took us through four very distinct Vermouths and helped us get an understanding of the importance of this drink in the country. It was informative, fun, and we got recommendations for the rest of our stay. We of course grabbed a couple of bottles for the evening and we're really impressed by not only their wine and vermouth collection, but also their spirits (including bourbon). Overall, I would highly recommend booking a tasting while in Madrid!

These two guys offer a great and accessible wine tasting event many evenings that give you a quick…read moreintroduction to Spanish wines. The shop itself is very cute and cozy and definitely worth a visit whether to pick up an interesting bottle of wine or to attend one of their events!

If you want to show off to your friends, you need to grab a bottle of blue wine. Spain is the only…read morecountry that serves it now, not sure when it will be imported to other countries. After my hunt in Barcelona and Madrid, I'm so glad that I found El Txoko the only place that I was able to find blue wine. Now buy a bottle and get some feedbacks like "Omg you found it, can you get me a bottle?" "How does it taste, does it turn your tongue blue? Now I want to go!" "I'm so jealous you got a bottle, man you're so cool" Aside from these praises, you also get a lot of thumbs up when posting on social media. Valentin is such a charm and very knowledgeable to talk too as well. Don't forget to try their exotic ice cream flavors!

A friend told me that this was the best ice cream they found in Madrid, so naturally, I visited…read more They had the most creative flavors! To name a few.... -poppyseed/honey -mojito (amazing- like a frozen mojito) -coco -pure poppyseed -green apple -vanilla (surprisingly not always easy to find here) The lady working the counter was cracking jokes, offered samples, and truly seemed like she enjoyed having customers. Great experience! They also serve tapas and have a part of the place that acts as a store (you can buy artisanal wines, cheeses, olive oils... good for gifts).

Had a great experience on this walking tour led by Jovan. He was engaging, energetic, and knew his…read moreway in and out of the city. Very knowledgeable about both history and food which was appreciated. This tour highlights historical aspects of Madrid's Plaza Mayor, theories behind the architecture of the city, the conquest and reconquest of the city, gastronomical highlights, and some fun trivia. The tour itself is 3 hours long with a break in the middle where the group stopped at a cafe to get drinks and use the restroom. Wear comfortable shoes! While the tour is officially free, tips are highly encouraged to continue the existence of the company and its excellent tour guides.

My husband and I signed up for the "Majestic Madrid Walking Tour" with Sandemans on the second day…read moreof our trip to Madrid. Our guide Mark did a great job showing us the city while giving us an entertaining history lesson. Not only was he very knowledgeable on the history and culture of Madrid, but he was also very friendly and took the time to get to know our group and answered any questions we had. The tour takes about 2.5 hours with a 10-15 minute coffee/bathroom break in the middle. Definitely plan to wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour covers quite a bit of ground. Our tour started at Plaza Mayor (just took for the red Sandemans umbrella) and ended at Plaza de Isabel II. While it is free to sign up, remember to bring cash if you choose to tip your tour guides at the end. Overall, the tour was a great introduction to the city of Madrid. We learned a lot (always remember 1561!) and highly recommend the experience!