About this tour
A 2-hour small-group tasting tour centred on Jamón Ibérico and Spanish wines in a traditional Madrid tavern. You'll sample multiple cuts of cured Iberian meats—chorizo, salchichón, lomo, jamón—paired with Manchego cheese and classic tapas, while learning to distinguish quality grades, regional variations, and how locals shop for these products. Includes four Spanish wines and a gastronomy-focused guide.
Highlights
- Taste four Spanish wines paired with premium Iberian cured meats
- Learn to identify and grade different cuts of Jamón Ibérico by texture and colour
- Try chorizo, salchichón, lomo, jamón, and Manchego cheese in one session
- Visit an authentic, working Iberian ham tavern in central Madrid
- Local gastronomy specialist guide shares shopping tips and regional history
- Small-group format with minimum two participants
What to expect
You'll meet your English-speaking guide at the tavern, where the session opens with an introduction to Iberian ham varieties and the basics of Spanish wine. The bulk of the experience is hands-on tasting: you'll move through several cuts of cured meat and cheese, pausing to examine colour, texture, and flavour differences, then sample each with paired wines. Your guide will explain production methods, regional origins, and practical advice on buying quality products back home or locally.
The tour wraps with a final tasting and Q&A, giving you time to ask about specific cuts or wines that caught your interest. The whole session stays within the tavern; no walking tours or multiple venues.
What travellers say
- Specialist gastronomy guide shares insider shopping knowledge and production history
- Four wines paired with multiple meat cuts in one focused session
- Authentic tavern setting rather than a classroom or generic tasting room
- Small-group structure allows questions and personalised pacing
- No vegetarian option; meat-centred experience only
- Not accessible for wheelchair users or those with walking mobility issues
- Hotel pickup and transport to venue not included
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone keen on Spanish food culture and wine, particularly if you want hands-on learning rather than a passive presentation. It's not suitable for vegetarians—there is no vegetarian option. Pregnant travellers are discouraged. Walking disabilities and wheelchair users should note the tour is not recommended for mobility limitations. You'll need comfortable shoes and should arrive with no dietary restrictions you haven't flagged in advance (allergies and special requirements must be declared at booking). The tour is adults-only (minimum age 18). A minimum of two people per booking applies; solo travellers cannot book. Hotel pickup and transport to the meeting point are not included; public transport is available nearby. Gratuities are separate.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.