Madrid Tapas tour

[hutch1994]

Has anyone taken the evening optional tapas tour in the post Madrid extension by Viking?

[scmomofboys]

We did this on our pre-cruise tour in May 2022. It was very enjoyable and led by one of the hosts. We took a tour bus from our hotel to a stop near the palace, then walked to the restaurants which were all fairly close to each other. We visited 3 different restaurants and sampled a few tapas and wines at each. I believe we also stopped at a candy store which had free samples and chance to purchase items. I think it was about 100 euro (cash) per person. 

[Torquato]

Go to Mercado San Miguel next to plaza Mayor. You’ll find all kinds of quality tapas. You’ll see more locals than tourists which is a good sign.  Save room for some Churros (I prefer porras) with hot chocolate at chocolatería San Gives which is two short blocks away. Sleep like a well fed baby…. enjoy!

[ddeprez]

I’m so glad you asked this, since I was wondering the same! We’ll be in Madrid for a post cruise extension. Does anyone also have recommendations for a flamenco show?

[millybess]

26 minutes ago, ddeprez said:

Does anyone also have recommendations for a flamenco show?

Yes, Corral de la Moreria.  If you book directly on their website, you will get a better table.  But if @Torquato  has a recommendation, take that one over mine.

 

[TayanaLorna]

14 hours ago, millybess said:

Yes, Corral de la Moreria.  If you book directly on their website, you will get a better table.  But if @Torquato  has a recommendation, take that one over mine.

 

Loved Corral de la Moreria.

[Torquato]

21 hours ago, millybess said:

Yes, Corral de la Moreria.  If you book directly on their website, you will get a better table.  But if @Torquato  has a recommendation, take that one over mine.

 

I’m not really into flamenco.  Enjoy and post if you go.

[millybess]

3 minutes ago, Torquato said:

I’m not really into flamenco.  Enjoy and post if you go.

Thank you.  We've been and would recommend Corral de la Moreria.  I just thought because Spain is your homeland, you might have a better recommendation.  🙂

[hutch1994]

Ended up taking the optional tapas tour my viking hotel reps in Madrid.  Thought it was a waste of money.  $105.00 a person which included a total of six different small tapas each along with wine.  For $210.00 could have had a really nice dinner in Madrid.

[Torquato]

6 hours ago, hutch1994 said:

Ended up taking the optional tapas tour my viking hotel reps in Madrid.  Thought it was a waste of money.  $105.00 a person which included a total of six different small tapas each along with wine.  For $210.00 could have had a really nice dinner in Madrid.

Sorry to hear. You can eat really well for 105 pp in Madrid. I hope there is a next time…