LGBTQ District Tapas & Drinks Tour in Madrid
Description
-Visit 4 different Chueca venues, enough food & drinks for dinner, all included. -Madrid’s modern LGBTQ history, stories, & fun facts. -A nice fun evening out with new friends in small groups. -Asturian cider pouring class too. So much fun! -Hetero Friendly. -British tour guide 27yrs in Spain. This is the ONLY LGBT Tapas tour of Madrid´s queer neighbourhood led by a British native licensed, years of experience tour guide. Not exclusively LGBTQ guests, this is open to all, and is family friendly, suitable for children of all ages. Alcohol is only served to people 18 and over. A unique mix of tapas tastings and drink pairings together with the history of the LGBT struggle. Lead by long time Madrid resident Paul, you´ll receive a warm welcome in the 4 bars and get an insight into local customs and get tips on how to make the best of your visit to the city. Generous: Enough food and drinks for dinner. Accommodating: Vegan, vegetarian, all dietary restrictions, & non-drinkers.
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Itinerary
We visit four of Chueca's best neighborhood bars to taste a variety of tapas & soak up its fascinating atmosphere. Each bar is unique so get ready to see a variety from the oldest in the district (105 years) to my secret modern bar that is so hidden that I know you have never been there before! Arrive hungry, we will have at least 8 Tapas, including many classics like: Spanish Omelet, Croquettes, Patatas Bravas, cheese, vegetarian options, & also some surprises that I promise that you never tried before. We are also going to do some drink and Tapa pairings. Whilst bar hopping, we'll tell you tales from Chueca's history, the origins of its LGBTQ past and present and let you into some of its hidden secrets! We even visit the first gay bar in Madrid. Do this early on your trip to Madrid becuase I will share many tips on how to work a Tapas bar, to get better value for money, some do's and don't's, and how to identify good Tapas bars, how to order, and finally the best bit... how to eat
Visit the oldest vermouth bar and discover why the Plaza and the area is called Chueca.
We will visit the outside of the first ever gay bar to open in Madrid and see the first political LGBTQ book strore.
Visit the best Tapas bar in between Chueca and Malasaña - famous for home made hand made croquettes.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(16)
Very fun walking the gay district and learning about the history of the LBGTQ+ community in Madrid. Our guide was very informative and friendly. Recommend this tour!
Paul, Ian, and Juan are such wonderful guides! Truly had the best time with them and would book any other trips and experiences they have! So knowledgeable and kind!
Great experience. Great places to eat and drink. I think the history was also fantastic to discover .
Great to meet you and thanks for a fun evening!
We had an excellent tour with Paul and Juan - they were so funny and insightful. We got a great understanding of the neighborhood and LGBT+ history in Madrid. The food we had at the stops were also fantastic and varied. Learning how to pour Asturian cider was an absolute highlight. Finally, they gave us thoughtful tips on places to eat, drink, and visit for the rest of our visit in Madrid which was incredibly kind and helpful.
Had a great time, it was a small group which made it special. Loved it. Our host Paul was very knowledgeable and gave a good history of lgbtqi Madrid
Paul was such a great host! He gave us a good dose of history and many practical tips of navigating gay Madrid. And from a gastronomic perspective, the tapas that he took us to were delicious!
Paul’s tour was educational, insightful, and fun. He has expansive knowledge of Spain’s history, culture, and food. Paul is new to Viator, but not tours. He’s been doing this for awhile and it shows in how he strives to make sure every tour member leaves with a greater appreciation for Spain and it’s LGBTQ community.
Paul's tour is excellent. Four fantastic spots in Chueca, Madrid's LGBTQ+ district; great historical insights into the neighborhood; and nice company. You will be a pro at tapas culture by the end. I would definitely recommend it!
This was such a fun way to explore Madrid. Not only was our guide kind and handsome but he was also very knowledgeable about the Chueca district, Spanish history, Spanish customs, and hidden food gem's! He took us to the best place to find a Spanish tortilla all while charmingly laying down some facts about the neighborhood and how it came to be. If you are someone who enjoys learning about culture and good food and drinks this trip is for you!
We had a wonderful experience with our guide, Paul. He had a passion for good food and led us to several stops in the Chueca district of Madrid. The food and drinks were good, the stories were interesting and overall it was a very good night. We highly recommend this tour
