EPIC Madrid Food Tour (10 AMAZING stops)
The TOP 10 dishes in Madrid! Tortilla española, calamari sandwich, hot chocolate, tapas, jamón, vermouth, secret nun’s cookies and more! This is the delicious Madrid food tour I give to my friends when they visit! Beware - it's EPIC!
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Madrid has amazing food.. there I said it! Often when people think of Madrid they think of museums and art and maybe a trip to Toledo. But trust me, this city has an incredible food scene that is less touristy and more underground compared to some other cities in Spain. So, I wanted to make this Madrid food guide so that you can enjoy it like a true local!
Today I take you to 10 of my favourite places to eat 10 incredible bites. We start with the best chocolate in the city (melted from actual chocolate) at an over 100-year-old pastry shop. Then we head to a local and hidden family-run joint for the city’s top Spanish omelette (tortilla española) and a beer (caña).
Next up! Vermouth time. We nip across to the San Miguel market for a sweet red vermouth on tap just like the locals do (along with marcona almonds, campo real olives and a local skewer). Then we head to a SECRET STOP. Cloistered nuns who bake cookies in - the cookies are delicious and moreish and the experience is truly one-of-a-kind. As a friend used to say, like doing a drug deal!
OK… getting full. Next stop - jamón… ham! And the good stuff - acorn-fed jamón ibérico in a family-run ham shop. Around the corner we head to an over 100-year-old tapas bar for one of the most delicious tapas in the city - bull tail stew parcel, paired with a Rioja wine.
Next it’s Madrid’s most famous bite - the calamari sandwich. There are so many places that do this, but we head for the best one! And for more seafood, we swing around into the La Latina neighbourhood for the best bacalao in the city, served with a white wine in a place that is a true Madrid rough-and-tumble tapas bar.
And then - tapas. We swing into Casa Toni, a fantastic tapas bar that does brilliant sweetbreads - mollejas - a delicacy in many restaurants around the world, and here deliciously cooked with skill on the griddle.
And finally, dessert … we head to the most famous pastry shop in the city for the napolitana de crema. The perfect sweet end to a fabulous Madrid food tour. Siesta time!
Want to find those secret nun cookies? Head to Calle Codo (near Plaza de la Villa) and where you see the door with the sign Venta de Dulces, ring the top bell. Hours are Mon-Fri 0930-1300 then 16.30 - 18.30.
Here's the list of where we went:
1. El Riojano
2. Cerveriz
3. Mercado San Miguel (La Hora del Vermut was the stall)
4. Nuns
5. Mercado Jamon Iberico
6. Anciano Rey de los Vinos
7. Casa Revuelta
8. La Campana
9. Casa Toni
10. La Mallorquina
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Five Must-Try Tapas in Madrid | Devour Madrid
If you're visiting Madrid and not sure what to eat, Devour Tours co-founder James Blick has got you covered! These are five tapas you must try while visiting Madrid. Watch James dive into these five delicious Madrid tapas at Casa del Abuelo—a local favorite!
Madrid tapas featured:
1. Gambas al ajillo: Prawns sauteed in olive oil, garlic, and chili with a dusting of fresh parsley
2. Calamares: Fresh, lightly fried calamari
3. Croquetas de cigalas: Langoustine croquettes
4. Pimientos del Padrón: Fried green peppers from Padrón
5. Secreto ibérico: Melt-in-your-mouth cut of Iberian pork
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How to Go Out For Tapas in Spain | Devour Madrid
You might've heard the word tapas before; you might even have a tapas restaurant in your hometown! But the only place to truly “DO tapas” is here in Spain! It's just as much about socializing as it is about great food. Devour Tours expert guide Amy spills her secrets for how to successfully go out for tapas in Spain!
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A Look Inside the Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid | Devour Madrid
The Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid can't be missed! This Madrid institution is a food-lover's paradise. With produce stands, fresh fish stalls, wine and tapas bars, and restaurants alike, there is much to see, do, and taste here! Devour Tours expert guide Joy walks us through Madrid’s Mercado de San Miguel, points out her favorite stalls, and shares some local tips she's learned while living here!
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5 FAMOUS + HISTORIC Madrid restaurants (including Botin!)
Explore 5 of Madrid’s MOST historic restaurants & taverns - including Botin, the oldest restaurant in the world! In this video I reveal hidden underground wine caves, tell stories of royal assassination attempts and even eat bull tail stew in a bar right below where Cervantes wrote the second part of Don Quixote!
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When I moved to Madrid, I fell in love with two tings - the history and the food. And over the years I’ve loved spending time in places that combine both… taverns & restaurants that are absolutely dripping with history and atmosphere. In this video, Yoly and I take you to 5 of my favourite historic restaurants and tapas bars… and not only do we eat the food, but also I tell you the stories behind these remarkable places that we’re so lucky to have on our doorstep!
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1. First we visit Taberna Antonio Sánchez, which is actually the oldest still-running tavern in the city (not to be confused with Botin, which is the oldest still running restaurant in the world). This place has the most remarkable decor that hasn’t changed since the 1830s. And downstairs is a fascinating hidden wine cellar.
2. Then we head into Madrid’s Literary Quarter to Casa Alberto. These are the streets Miguel de Cervantes’ famous author of Don Quixote lived in. And they’re wonderful to wander. Casa Alberto is always heaving, and it’s perfect for a quick vermouth, or something a little more substantial… like the bull tail stew we order.
3. Next up it’s Taberna La Bola, where we get a special behind-the-scenes visit to the kitchen, where they make their famous cocido madrileño stew the old fashioned way - in clay pots and on a charcoal stove. It’s a huge feast, but it’s worth it!
4. Casa Ciriaco is part bar, part restaurant… and it’s always heaving. I love hanging out in the tapas bar area and sipping on wine, or heading through to the restaurant where it just screams old Madrid with its photos of famous guests.
5. The grande finale! Restaurant Botín… aka Sobrino de Botín. We see the 300-year-old oven, explore the four magical floors and then sit down in Hemingway’s table for a plate of incredible roast suckling pig. A once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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3 Hidden Seafood Tapas Bars in Madrid
Discover the local tapas bars in Madrid serving amazing seafood. These are totally local places that I love! Salud and enjoy!
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When most people think Madrid, they don't think seafood. The city is landlocked, right?! Well, news flash - Madrid has the second largest fish market in the world and is the home to amazingly fresh and delicious seafood (prawns, oysters, octopus, codfish, anchovies... you name it!=. And right in the centre of Madrid are some fantastic places to chow down on seafood tapas with our breaking the bank. So come with me to get the inside scoop on some of the best Spanish food in the city! Watch, learn and drool!
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Hola! I’m James Blick. Spain is my passion! It’s food, it s culture, its history and its people. And I get a massive kick out of sharing everything I’ve learned with visitors to this country. My mission? To help you have a true, rich and delicious experience in Spain!
I’m from New Zealand and have been living in Madrid since 2011 (which my Spanish wife, Yolanda). I’m a co-founder of Devour Tours, where we offer award-winning food & culture tours in Spain’s most delicious destinations. I’ve been featured on the BBC, CBS and Channel 4 talking about Spain and its food and I’ve also written for The Guardian, Sunday Times, El País and others about Spain as a culinary destination. And finally, I make these videos - because it causes me a lot of pain to think that people are in Spain and having a less-than-authentic experience!
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Hidden Madrid Food & Market Adventure | Devour Madrid
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Mercado de San Miguel: What To EAT & DRINK!
Where to eat and drink in the Mercado de San Miguel. 9 food stops! I taste tapas, paella, vermouth, wine and dessert. And I answer key questions: Is the San Miguel Market actually a market? Is it a tourist trap? And what's the best time to visit? Venga, let’s go!
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What do you eat and drink in the Mercado de San Miguel (aka the San Miguel Market)? It’s such a common question. And I understand the confusion! This place has so many options, and can get really busy!
In this video I take you inside the San Miguel Market for a food tour of sorts. We eat and drink at 9 different stops - including vermouth, olives, cheese, bacalao, fried fish, pintxos, paella and gelato. And I give you my honest opinion on each stop.
I also answer the following questions
- Is the Mercado de San Miguel a market?
- Is the Mercado de San Miguel a tourist trap?
- What time is the best time to visit the Mercado de San Miguel?
The places I stopped at to eat were:
1. La Hora del Vermut for vermouth and banderillas and olives
2. Mya Quesos for cheese
3. La Casa del Bacalao for bacalao and smoked sardines
4. Mr Pinkleton for wine
5. El Señor Martín for fried seafood
6. Arzábal for patatas bravas
7. Amaiketako for pintxos
8. Paella Power for paella
9. Rocambolesc for gelato
And I also give you my opinion on the market as a whole. Is it worth visiting? I think if it’s your first time then yes. But go when it’s quieter, and know that sometimes the prices are expensive. But that it’s a fun place to get your tapas sea legs. So it really should be the beginning of your tapas adventure, not the end of it.
And other traditional markets that I recommend you check out are:
1. Mercado de Antón Martín (don’t confuse this with Mercado de San Antón which is in Chueca - I don’t love it… it’s sort of a market, but not really a place where the grannies shop).
2. Mercado de la Paz
3. Mercado San Fernando
4. Mercado de las Maravillas
Enjoy!
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Hola, Spain Lovers! I’m James Blick. Spain is my passion! Its food, its culture, its history and its people. And I get a massive kick out of sharing everything I’ve learned with visitors to this country. My mission? To help you have a true, rich and delicious experience in Spain! If that sounds like something you’re into, then I’d love you to subscribe and join this community of Spain lovers!
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Best tapas bars in Madrid's Rastro flea market (including the best grilled sardines!)
Want to eat amazing tapas in Madrid? Let's hit my favourite tapas bars in Madrid's famous Rastro market!
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The locals in Madrid don't go to the Sunday Rastro flea market to shop... they go to eat and drink! And so should you! So, here are my picks for the best tapas bars in Madrid's Rastro flea market. I'll show you the best places to get ham (jamón), grilled sardines and even snails (a Rastro classic!). Watch, learn and drool!
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Hola! I’m James Blick. Spain is my passion! It’s food, its culture, its history and its people. And I get a massive kick out of sharing everything I’ve learned with visitors to this country. My mission? To help you have a true, rich and delicious experience in Spain!
I’m from New Zealand and have been living in Madrid since 2011 (which my Spanish wife, Yolanda). I’m a co-founder of Devour Tours, where we offer award-winning food & culture tours in Spain’s most delicious destinations. I’ve been featured on the BBC, CBS and Channel 4 talking about Spain and its food and I’ve also written for The Guardian, Sunday Times, El País and others about Spain as a culinary destination. And finally, I make these videos - because it causes me a lot of pain to think that people are in Spain and having a less-than-authentic experience!
Thank you for watching my videos. I’d love it if you’d comment on them. Tell me what you like, don’t like and what you want to see more of! And give it a thumbs up if you enjoyed it, and share it with your friends who are heading to Spain. It all helps others find my videos!
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How to Order Food in Spain Like a Local
Learn the most important phrases you’ll need to order food, tapas, wine and beer in Spain like a local! My wife Yoly and I sit in our favourite Madrid tapas bar to teach you these essential phrases!
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Want to learn how to order food in Spanish like a local? In this video Yoly and I teach you 24 Spanish phrases so you can ask for a table, get the menu, order drinks (wine, beer, water) and food (tapas, raciones) and ask for the bill in Spanish. Perfect for beginners and people travelling to Spain who want to know how to order tapas, how to order wine and have a truly local experience in Spanish tapas bars and restaurants.
As well as language, we’ve also worked into this video lots of cultural tips that will help you act like a local in the tapas bars and restaurants of Spain.
And below you can see all the phrases we used in the video, so you can write them down and use them in Spain!
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1. Una mesa para dos, por favor.
A table for two, please.
2. Una mesa, por favor.
A table, please (for one person).
3. Nos quedamos en la barra.
We'll stay at the bar.
4. La carta, por favor.
Can I have the menu, please?
5. La carta de vinos, por favor.
Can I have the wine list, please?
6. ¿Qué vino tenéis por copa?
What wines do you have by the glass?
7. Quería una botella de vino tinto, por favor.
I'd like a bottle of red wine, please.
8. Una botella de vino blanco, por favor.
A bottle of wine wine, please.
9. Una botella de rioja, por favor.
A bottle of Rioja, please.
10. Una copa de vino tinto/blanco, por favor.
A glass of red/white wine, please.
11. Una caña, por favor.
A glass of draft beer, please.
12. Una doble, por favor.
A large glass of draft beer, please.
13. Un vaso de agua, por favor.
A glass of water, please.
14. Una botella de agua, por favor.
A bottle of water, please.
15. Agua de grifo, por favor.
Tap water, please.
16. Una ración de calamares/boquerones, por favor.
A large plate of calamari/fried anchovies, please.
17. Media ración de boquerones, por favor.
Half plate of fried anchovies, please.
18. Una tapa de boquerones, por favor.
A tapa of fried anchovies, please.
19. Quería pedir algo más, por favor.
I'd like to order something else, please.
20. Otra copa de vino, por favor.
Another glass of wine, please.
21. Otra caña, por favor.
Another glass of draft beer, please.
22. ¿Qué postres tenéis?
What is there for dessert?
23. La cuenta, por favor.
Can I get the bill, please?
24. Muchas gracias. ¡Estaba muy rico!
Thanks so much. It was delicious!
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Hola! I’m James Blick. Spain is my passion! It’s food, its culture, its history and its people. And I get a massive kick out of sharing everything I’ve learned with visitors to this country. My mission? To help you have a true, rich and delicious experience in Spain!
I’m from New Zealand and have been living in Madrid since 2011 (which my Spanish wife, Yolanda). I’m a co-founder of Devour Tours, where we offer award-winning food & culture tours in Spain’s most delicious destinations. I’ve been featured on the BBC, CBS and Channel 4 talking about Spain and its food and I’ve also written for The Guardian, Sunday Times, El País and others about Spain as a culinary destination. And finally, I make these videos - because it causes me a lot of pain to think that people are in Spain and having a less-than-authentic experience!
7 Best Tapas Bars on Cava Baja | Madrid's Most Famous Tapas Street
Cava Baja is Madrid’s most famous tapas bar street! It’s in the La Latina neighbourhood and has about 50 tapas bars in only 300 metres! But how do you avoid the tourist traps. Come with us and we’ll show you the 7 best tapas bars on Cava Baja! Including Taberna La Concha, Casa Lucas, La Posada de la Villa and more!
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Calle Cava Baja is a fantastic street for a tapas crawl in Madrid. It’s got about 50 tapas bars in just one street, and is in the heart of the famous La Latina neighbourhood. But with so many tapas bars, how can you pick the good from the bad? That’s where this video comes in? Yoly and I decided to hit 7 of our favourites.
Here is Calle Cava Baja on a map:
1. Taberna La Concha: I love this spot for a pre-lunch vermouth. They make their own vermouth, and serve it with a few extra ingredients to give it extra kick. They always pair it with a delicious tapa. And their cooked tapas and wine list are also excellent. A great start!
2. Diaz y Larrouy: The wine bar has been around since 1992 and so is one of the grandfather’s of this street. They have 30-40 wines per glass, and serve delicious tostas. An excellent option for cava by the glass.
3. La Posada de la Villa: There has been a posada (or inn) here since 1642, and I adore hitting the bar in this old tavern. It’s more of a restaurant, but the bar is a great place to grab a glass and even just enjoy the free tapa. It’s just full of history!
4. La Posada del Dragón: These guys do more modern tapas, and I love their tomato salad. But beyond the food, this place is extra special as beneath the glass floor you can see the remains of the medieval walls that once surrounded Madrid.
Honourable mention: La Perejila - great little tapas bar that just didn’t make the final cut.
5. Casa Lucas: Famous on Calle Cava Baja. This place is always packed, but does delicious modern tapas and tostas, and they have an excellent wine list. Don’t worry if you can’t get a table - just squeeze on up at the bar!
6. Taberna Tempranillo: Another classic wine bar that’s been around for a number of years. These guys do an eclectic selection of modern dishes, as well as tostas. And of course great wine by the glass. Also - the wine rack against the back wall is spectacular!
7. Los Huevos de Lucio: Opposite is a famous restaurant called Casa Lucio. And in that restaurant they’re famous for their huevos estrellados (aka. Huevos rotos or broken eggs). Opposite Los Huevos de Lucio is their tavern, and you can get the same dish there. It’s simple, but it’s delicious!
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Hola, Spain lovers! I’m James Blick. Spain is my passion! Its food, its culture, its history and its people. And I get a massive kick out of sharing everything I’ve learned with visitors to this country. My mission? To help you have a true, rich and delicious experience in Spain! If that sounds like something you’re into, then I’d love you to subscribe and join this community of Spain lovers!
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Epic 7-Stop Madrid Neighborhood Tapas Crawl (in Lavapiés)!
We hit the 7 best tapas bars in Lavapiés! Juicy grilled prawns, amazing octopus, great patatas bravas, excellent wines, tortilla gallega, cheese and SO MUCH MORE! Venga, let’s go!
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I love the Lavapies neighbourhood in Madrid. It’s iconic, it’s proud, it’s down to earth, it’s historic. And it’s got a fantastic blend of traditional tapas bars and modern joints. Today we’re going to hit my 7 favourites - including a classic Madrid seafood bar for juicy prawns, a local hole in the wall that famous for a monster cheese sandwich, incredible wines, gorgeous octopus, modern tapas, knockout patatas bravas and more! Stay till the end to discover delicious Lavapies!
So, if you want to know where we went, and what we ordered - here it all is!
1. El Boquerón
- Gambas a la plancha
2. La Canibal
- Tortilla gallega
- Tabla de quesos
3. La Fisna (their other little wine shop is on Calle de Miguel Servet, just around the corner - I'm not sure of the exact number I'm afraid)
- Pulpo revolcona
- Albondigas
4. Los Chuchis
- Plato del día - Baked cod with green sauce and clams
5. Bodegas Alfaro
- Salmorejo
- Canapé de queso
- Canapé de atún
6. Melo's
- Media zapatilla
- Croqueta de jamón
7. La Esperanza
- Media ración de patatas bravas
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5. WHO AM I? ????
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Hola, Spain lovers! I’m James Blick. Spain is my passion! Its food, its culture, its history and its people. And I get a massive kick out of sharing everything I’ve learned with visitors to this country. My mission? To help you have a true, rich and delicious experience in Spain! If that sounds like something you’re into, then I’d love you to subscribe and join this community of Spain lovers!
What to collab? Email me at james@jamesblick.com
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ULTIMATE Tapas in Madrid ???? Totally LOCAL Bars
Five best tapas bars in Madrid. These are truly local tapas spots in a very non-touristy neighbourhood! Plus, you'll get to meet my wife! Enjoy and salud!
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Madrid is an amazing place to eat tapas! But there are so many tapas bars that the challenge is knowing exactly where to go! I love a lot of the tapas bars in the old centre of Madrid, but I also love to escape into the local neighbours where the locals eat - because that's where you can find some truly spectacular tapas. If I were going to write a Madrid travel guide, it would definitely include a lunch or dinner of tapas in this part of town!
In this video my wife Yoly and I (follow her @flamencoguide) dive into the Ibiza neighbourhood, which is REALLY close to the old centre (quick metro or short walk) for five of my most favourite tapas bars in all of Madrid.
If you love Spanish food, this is the video for you! We eat plump prawns, slow-cooked bull tail stew, scallops, artichokes, venison, partridge, fresh fish... I could go on and one. And of course we pair it all with great Spanish wine!
I've included info below on how to get to this area. And remember - you don't need to reserve a table at any of the bars. Just turn up and hit the bar! You can reserve a table for a slightly calmer experience... but I'll leave that up to you!
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HOW TO GET TO THESE BARS
The neighbourhood is called Ibiza (yes, just like the island!), and so you should head to Metro Ibiza (line 9). Alternatively, the neighbourhood is just on the other side (the east side) of the Retiro park. So one idea is to walk across the Retiro before lunch and then hit these bars. Or, take the Metro to Ibiza and then you can sleep it off (or walk it off) in the park afterwards! Or... another idea is go to the Prado Museum during the day, and then wander across the park and hit these bars for dinner.
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Hola! I’m James Blick. Spain is my passion! It’s food, it s culture, its history and its people. And I get a massive kick out of sharing everything I’ve learned with visitors to this country. My mission? To help you have a true, rich and delicious experience in Spain!
I’m from New Zealand and have been living in Madrid since 2011 (which my Spanish wife, Yolanda). I’m a co-founder of Devour Tours, where we offer award-winning food & culture tours in Spain’s most delicious destinations. I’ve been featured on the BBC, CBS and Channel 4 talking about Spain and its food and I’ve also written for The Guardian, Sunday Times, El País and others about Spain as a culinary destination. And finally, I make these videos - because it causes me a lot of pain to think that people are in Spain and having a less-than-authentic experience!
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How to Order Beer in Spain | Devour Madrid
Some may say drinking beer in Spain is a true art form, and it's hard to disagree! If you're a fan of beer, you'll love the Spanish beer and tapas culture. From the way beer in Spain is poured down to the size in which you order it, there's quite a bit to know. Devour Tours expert guide Amy offers her quick tips for ordering (and enjoying!) beer in Spain just like the locals do!
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NOT BORING Madrid Walking Tour ????????????
Let me take you on MY historical walking tour of Madrid! Sprawling plazas, historic restaurants, grand palaces, hidden corners, dark stories of missing bodies and shocking tales of Spanish Inquisition - the history of the Spanish capital has it all. So grab a cup of coffee or glass of vermouth vermouth, and settle in! Venga, let’s go!
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History is my second love, after food. And in fact, sometimes I think it might be my first love!
When I moved to Madrid I fell in love with the city's history. While the Spanish capital may not be the oldest city in Europe, it was much older than New Zealand! And it was full of so many wonderful stories of intrigue, had been the home of so many fascinating people, and the centre of so many dramatic events in Spanish history.
So in this walking tour - which is based on the tour I designed when I designed Devour Tours' most popular Tapas, Taverns & History Tour - I take you through the history of Madrid, starting at the beginning and right up to the civil war.
Here are the places we stop:
1. Plaza de Oriente: Location of Madrid's royal palace and the spot where the city was founded!
2. Plaza de Ramales: Where Spain's most famous painter - Diego de Velazquez - may be buried!
3. Calle del Factor: Gorgeous views of the cathedral, the Royal Palace and the Casa del Campo (the old royal hunting grounds, now an enormous public park).
4. Calle de la Almudena: The admittedly not so impressive remains of an old church. But I love the statue of the Curios Neighbour, and also knowing that this was the former location of a mosque.
5. Calle de San Nicolás: Love this little hidden corner with Madrid's oldest standing church from the 12th century (and which potentially is the site of a former mosque
6. Plaza de la Villa: Once the most important square in the city!
7. Calle del Codo: Love this tiny little hidden street - also the location of the famous cookie nuns!
8. Plaza Puerta Cerrada: Right at the top of Calle Cava Baja (tapas heaven!), and where the famous motto of Madrid can be read on the walls - Over water my walls of fire are built.
9. Plaza Mayor: The city's main historic square - site of inquisition trials, bull fights, fires and the Christmas market.
10. Puerta del Sol: The people's square! Home of protests, uprisings and New Year's Eve celebrations!
11. Casa del Abuelo: Amazing garlic prawns, cooked right before your eyes!
12. Plaza Santa Ana: A gorgeous square surrounded by cafes and bars, and with my favourite statue in Madrid of Federico García Lorca.
13. Calle Lope de Vega: The final resting place (we think!) of Spain's most famous author - Miguel de Cervantes (author of Don Quixote)
Enjoy!
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5. WHO AM I? ????
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Hola, Spain lovers! I’m James Blick. Spain is my passion! Its food, its culture, its history and its people. And I get a massive kick out of sharing everything I’ve learned with visitors to this country. My mission? To help you have a true, rich and delicious experience in Spain! If that sounds like something you’re into, then I’d love you to subscribe and join this community of Spain lovers!
What to collab? Email me at james@jamesblick.com
*Some of the links may be affiliate links. If you click a link and buy something, I may receive a small commission from the sale that helps support my ability to make these videos. It doesn't cost you anything extra and you are free to use the link or not. If you do use the link, thank you!
How to Order Wine in Spain Like a Local | Devour Madrid
Ready to learn the ins and out of Spanish wine? Devour Tours expert guide Luke walks us through the basics of ordering (and enjoying!) wine in Spain, just like the locals do! If you'd like to learn more, join us on one of our wine experiences in Spain!
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WHERE TO EAT IN MADRID
Join me on the Madrid Food Tour as we sample the best Spanish food! What will we try? Tapas, soletilla with warm chocolate, olives, rioja red wine, bull tail regalito, cocido madrileno, egg and tuna empanadas, Spanish meatballs, jamon serrano and jamon iberico, bocadillo de calamares and turrones. Woo!
*A big thank you to Madrid Food Tour by Devour Spain for hosting Peter and I, and showing us the best spots to eat in Madrid!
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Behind-The-Scenes Look at Botín Restaurant | Devour Madrid
Not only is Sobrino de Botín a Madrid institution and a great place to try roasted suckling pig—it's also the world's oldest restaurant! Walking into this place feels like a step into the past! Its 300-year-old wood-burning stove is a sight to be seen, not to mention to the cozy cavern and the secret tunnels below the restaurant! Want to learn and see more? Join us on the Behind-The-Scenes Botin Lunch & Prado Museum Tour in Madrid! (
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Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Tour | Devour Madrid
On our Ultimate Spanish Cuisine food tour in Madrid, you'll discover the secrets of Madrid’s cuisine alongside a local expert! Not only will you get a glimpse of Madrid’s melting pot of flavors, but you’ll also be privy to well-kept local secrets, taste Madrid’s most emblematic flavors and rub elbows with the locals.
As you wind through Madrid’s streets and squares, you’ll pop in and out of family-run eateries trying all sorts of specialties! This crash course in Spanish food and culture is an ideal introduction to Madrid’s food scene and all it has to offer!
With 12+ tastes, this food tour in Madrid includes enough food for breakfast and lunch!
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