DRINKS INCLUDED · MADRID BOOZY TOURS
Good boozy tours fill their weekend slots weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once the first round is poured.
Spend one hour at La Cueva de Lola in Madrid's La Latina district, watching professional dancers, singer, and guitarist perform in a 17th-century cave. Your ticket includes one alcoholic or soft drink, with tapas and Spanish dishes available to order.
“Perfect experience! The place and The show was amazing, highly recommended!”
Meet at 10 p.m. on Núñez de Arce Street for a four to six hour Madrid night out with Mad Party Crew. Guides such as Kevin, Ben, Maria, and Sarah lead you through three bars and a late nightclub, with free shots, drink discounts, and changing club stops by day.
“the best experience so far- shows many vars and clubs around madrid showed an experience to be around”
Walk from Plaza de San Miguel through La Latina, Plaza Mayor, Huertas, and the Literary Quarter with a bilingual local guide such as Agustín, Mario, Marina, or Rodrigo. You will taste four tapas with drinks, then finish with a rooftop cava or cocktail on the 6:00 PM tour.
“Wonderful experience! Made so many new friends and discovered new drinks and food that were all so delicious. Rodrigo was a 10/10 tour guide that was super knowledgeable and fun.”
Join guides such as Kevin, Ben, Sarah, or Paula for five Madrid nightlife stops, free shots, drink deals, games, and VIP club entry. The five-hour crawl suits solo visitors and social groups, with plenty of walking and strict venue dress rules. Bring photo ID and comfortable shoes.
“My first pub crawl and it was a great experience, met a lot of cool people and our guide Kevin was amazing.”
At Sala Temple near Madrid’s Royal Palace, you’ll watch an intimate, improvised flamenco performance with a singer, guitarist, and two dancers. Your one-hour ticket includes sangria, beer, wine, or a soft drink. The small room seats about 40, with traditional Spanish food available to order.
“Such talented dancers and musicians. We had a fabulous time. Great introduction to flamenco. So powerful!”
At The Cooking Clubhouse near Atocha, chefs such as Benji, Benny, Javi, and Youssef guide you through a hands-on paella workshop. You cook in pairs, taste several paella recipes, and sit down to cheese, charcuterie, gazpacho, calamari, desserts, and five Spanish wines.
“Javi, Bennie, and Claudia made the experience fun and enjoyable. We felt welcomed from the moment we arrived. It was like we were visiting and cooking with family and friends. This opportunity to learn how to make paella in Madrid was one of a kind. We highly recommend others check out the Cooking Clubhouse. You will not regret it!”
Meet your English-speaking guide near Alonso Cano Metro and spend 150 minutes visiting four local Madrid stops. Expect 10 to 12 tapas, four drinks, and dishes such as tortilla, Iberian ham, seafood, and Madrid-style pork belly. Guides may include Alberto, Raul, Sirsa, Joanna, Ioanna, or Amara.
“Everything about this tour was fantastic, good food, guide and experience. I 100% recommend”
Spend an evening at Madrid’s Flamenco Essential Flamenco Show in an 1850 vaulted cave. Enjoy a drink, hear a short bilingual talk on flamenco’s roots, then watch five artists perform without microphones or speakers. El Mistela, a National Flamenco Critic Award winner, directs the one-hour show.
“This was an awesome experience I highly recommend! You start in a bar area w a glass of sangria or wine if you wish. And then you proceed downstairs to the show. There is 15 minute history of flemenco dancing that was great followed by the performance. This event takes place in an 1850s cave which allows the audience to feel up close the passion and energy from the dancers. Although the whole event is just a little over an hour you feel you’ve had a whole evening of dancing! Loved every minute of it and it was a great way to finish off our last evening in Madrid!”
Meet guides such as Rocio, Anabel, or Mihnea in Puerta del Sol for a five-hour night through three or four central bars. Expect free shots, games, drink discounts, commercial music, and nightclub entry, with English, Spanish, and French support.
“Rocio was an amazing tour guide, we had so much fun and I got to see some of the best bars Madrid!!”
In central Madrid, you’ll prepare sangria, learn the story and technique behind chicken-and-seafood paella, and share the finished meal with a group of up to 16. Instructors such as Ivan, Dani, Cristal, and Miguel lead hands-on sessions in English, with recipes provided afterward.
“The class was fun and full of information. Afterward they sent us instructions and ingredients lists. They also take photos throughout the workshop and send them in a group chat. I would recommend the workshop to anyone that enjoys cooking and eating! ~Laura”
Walk La Latina with an English-speaking guide such as Nada, Sergio, Javier, or Karina, stopping at four eateries for tapas, Spanish wine, vermouth, and tinto de verano. Expect local history, shared plates, and a social 2.5-hour introduction to Madrid’s food culture.
“So fun and informative. Nada was a great guide, she kept us engaged with information about the food and the neighborhood. The tapas selection was balanced and everything was delicious. 100% recommend.”
At Tablao Flamenco Las Tablas near Plaza de España, you’ll watch singers, guitarists, and dancers perform traditional flamenco in a small theater with modern lighting and sound. Your one-hour ticket includes wine or sangria, with an optional meal featuring salads and Iberian products.
“Very difficult to locate the place...from main road you go up the bridge. Take a slight turn to your right and take the few steps down on your right there is a small coffee bar and the LT club is almost on the left side. It's all black and narrow entry so easy to miss it. Excellent artist and proffesional show - don't miss it!! And the food is good as well. Completely worth the money, and more”
At The Cooking Clubhouse near Atocha, a chef such as Ines, Benjy, Benito, Jaime, or Javie guides you through four tapas prepared in pairs. Cava flows during the class, followed by a chef-made main course, dessert, and five Spanish wine pairings.
“Fun evening, great food, excellent instruction and festive atmosphere. Cooking class followed by a sit down meal. Great experience, fun for the whole family.”
Spend an evening eating across central Madrid with a small group of up to 12. You’ll visit Mercado de San Miguel, La Latina taverns, Plaza Mayor, and Puerta del Sol for cheese, vermouth, calamari sandwiches, croquettes, prawns, Madroño liqueur, and dessert. Guides such as Patricia, Andrea, Jose, and Daniela add local food and history.
“My husband and I took this tour a few nights ago. It was our first night in Madrid, and we loved the tour. Our tour guide Daniella was excellent! In addition to teaching us about the local tapas and drinks, she showed us a lot of interesting and off the beaten path places and told us lots of interesting info about Madrid. There was more food and drink on the tour than you could possibly eat or drink. No one on our tour could finish it all. I highly recommend that you do this tour.”
Start with cava at The Cooking Clubhouse, then walk through Barrio de Las Letras, Mercado de Antón Martín, and Lavapiés for tapas, ham, vermouth, pintxos, and wine. Guide Diego or another local host leads the evening, ending with a private dinner, dessert, and bottomless wine.
“Our guide, Diego, was fantastic! The food stops had great tapas matched well with wine. All were in a close walking distance. The dinner with wine was fantastic. I highly recommend this tour.”
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