Madrid Private Walking Tour: Centenarian Shops & Tapas
Back to the past. A walk through the most authentic, unique and centenary craft stores
Savor history, one shop and one bite at a time
Wander through centuries-old shops, traditional taverns, and historic restaurants on this walking tour through Madrid’s Old Town, paired with churros at San Ginés and authentic tapas.
Highlights
Taste Madrid’s best churros at the legendary San Ginés
Enjoy two tapas stops at iconic historic bars.
Visit the world’s oldest restaurant, Restaurante Botín
Step inside Lhardy, the city’s first luxury restaurant
Explore historic icons like Casa Hernanz, Casa Alberto, and Farmacia de la Reina
Discover artisan treasures at Sombrerería Medrano and Guitarras Ramírez
What to Expect
Join this one-of-a-kind walking tour and explore the most authentic and historic shops in central Madrid — a journey through the businesses that helped shape the city’s identity.
Begin your experience with a sweet treat at the iconic Chocolatería San Ginés, serving churros with chocolate for over a century. Then, follow your expert guide through the historic center, stopping at legendary shops, restaurants, and artisan boutiques. Along the way, enjoy two tapas tastings at iconic historic bars.
Step into the Farmacia de la Reina Madre, founded in the 16th century, and learn about the natural remedies once used by Spanish royalty. Then, walk to Restaurante Botín, recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest restaurant in the world, and Restaurant Lhardy, a luxurious 19th-century dining institution favored by royalty.
Discover the Alpargatería Casa Hernanz, known for its handmade espadrilles since 1840, and Casa Alberto, a tavern steeped in literary and culinary history.
Explore the religious shop Sobrinos de Pérez, the iconic Guitarras Ramírez workshop for handcrafted Spanish guitars, and finally, admire the timeless elegance of Sombrerería Medrano, a boutique hatmaker that continues to craft custom headwear.
This is the perfect way to uncover Madrid’s living traditions, taste authentic local flavors, and connect with the stories behind the storefronts.
Included
Hotel pick-up by your guide
Official bilingual guide
Walking tour through Madrid’s historic center
Entry and stops at emblematic shops and restaurants
2 tastings: churros with chocolate at San Ginés and traditional tapas
Available in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese. Other languages on request (extra charge)
Not Included
- Tips (optional).
- Food or beverages under request