Vermouth and Vibes - Madrid's Hidden Vermouth Bar Experience
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Overview
Led by Tío Tours founder Nicholas and Madrid vermouth expert Luis, you'll visit five carefully selected vermouth bars, from century-old taverns to modern artisan vermuterías, while discovering the stories, traditions and flavours behind Madrid's favourite aperitif.
Begin with an exclusive guided tasting flight of more than five Spanish vermouth styles before exploring the city one bar at a time. Along the way you'll enjoy delicious tapas, hear fascinating local history and experience the relaxed social tradition Madrileños call "la hora del vermut".
With groups limited to just six guests, this is far more than a food or drinks tour - it's an authentic cultural experience that reveals a side of Madrid most visitors never discover.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Passionate local guide (the founder of Tío Tours no less)!
- One premium vermouth served at each additional stop.
- Small-group experience (maximum 6 guests).
- Traditional cheese and jamón sharing platter.
- Taste a traditional gilda while discovering the surprising Hollywood story behind its name.
- Stories about Madrid's history, culture and famous hora del vermut.
- Delicious Spanish pinchos at the final stop (optional and paid by guests).
- Exclusive guided tasting flight of 5+ Spanish vermouth styles with Madrid vermouth expert Luis.
- Visit 5 carefully selected authentic vermouth bars, from historic taverns to modern vermuterías.
- A surprise local spirit with a fascinating connection to Madrid (we won't spoil the surprise)!
Not included
- Additional food or drink not listed above
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
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1
Madrid
GUIDED VERMOUTH TASTING FLIGHT: Kick off the experience with an exclusive tasting flight of 5+ Spanish vermouth styles, guided by Madrid vermouth expert Luis. Learn how vermouth is produced, how to identify different botanicals and discover why Madrid became Spain's vermouth capital.
30 min Admission free -
2
Madrid
MODERN MADRID: Visit one of Madrid's most exciting contemporary vermouth bars and discover how a new generation is reinventing one of Spain's oldest traditions.
30 min Admission free -
3
Madrid
HISTORIC BODEGA: Step inside one of Madrid's most atmospheric historic taverns where little has changed for generations. Enjoy a traditional cheese and jamón platter perfectly paired with classic Madrid vermouth.
30 min Admission free -
4
Madrid
ARTISAN VERMUTERÍA: Visit an independent vermutería producing its own small-batch vermouth and discover how modern producers are giving new life to this beloved aperitif. Taste a traditional gilda – the classic vermouth pairing - while discovering the surprising Hollywood story behind its name.
30 min Admission free -
5
Madrid
GRAND FINALE: Finish the experience with delicious Spanish pinchos (optional) and a surprise local spirit that has a fascinating connection to the city of Madrid.
30 min Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests must be 18 years or older
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
If you love vermut, do this tour. If you’ve never tried vermut, do this tour. My friend and I had a very fun night with Nic sampling some delicious vermut’s! The first stop was a tasting in Luis shop in the Mercado de San Fernando, this alone was worth the tour. I tasted vermuts I’ve never tried or seen before but I do live in little old New Zealand so that isn’t a surprise. Nick has managed to create a tour that has flexibility without it being obvious. If a place was closed, he has another one just around the corner. We had some amazing cheese and learnt all about the Gilda and could try different combos to the original. An Aussie, a Kiwi and a Brit - what a great combo! Thanks Nick, that was the highlight of our trip. :)
Literally sooo much fun! The tour guide is a great vibe and very knowledgeable. It felt like we were out with an old friend. I took my girlfriends and they had an absolute blast.
Nic was an amazing guide. His knowledge of vermouth was outstanding, and his great relationships with the local establishments gave us a truly unique experience. As first-time visitors, his knowledge of Madrid and the surrounding areas helped us feel comfortable and welcomed in this beautiful city. I would highly recommend Nick for this vermouth tour, as well as the other tours he offers. It was a first-class experience from start to finish. 🌟🍷
Living in Madrid I enjoy drinking vermouth but that’s about it. But sharing the being with Nic, I learned about its history, how it’s made, and how many different types there are! So many good flavors! Wonderful experience tasting with an expert as well. If you and your friends need a evening plan in Madrid, this is a great combination of fun and culture.
I went to the free walking tour with Tio Tours earlier in the week (which I also highly recommend!) which ultimately led to Nick telling me about his night vermouth tour. Being interested in learning about the culture of Madrid and also trying something out of my comfort zone, I decided to book in for this tour. There was only myself and one other person making for a private, intimate and perfectly curated tour, giving Nick more time to answer any questions and explain in depth. The bars we went to were a perfect mix of cozy and busy with delicious vermouth, well outside of the normal touristy areas which made it so much more authentic. Because of the small group in the first bar we went to, where you’d usually try five vermouths, we had eight including some extremely rare and limited edition vermouths, put on by our excellent host Luìs for which I am incredibly privileged and grateful for his incredible hospitality and knowledge on vermouth. There are couple of spots we could choose where to go, depending on the vibe or what we were wanting to do which made the tour more personalised. The dinner at the last bar was the cherry on top and the food itself was delicious. I only have one critique: our tour guide needs to scrap his Dry January and get on the turps with his guests :)
If you're at all interested in Vermouth, you'll love this tour. Nick is very knowledgeable and a great host. We started at the Mercado de San Fernando and then worked our way over to the La Latina neighborhood, stopping at several nice places for Vermouth and delicious Tapas on the way. Each one had something unique to offer and opened my eyes to the wide variety and rich history of Vermouth in Madrid. I had an amazing time and I would definitely take this tour again.
Great vermouth tour. My favorite part was the tasting, with its amazing variety of styles and infused flavors, as well as the location in which that took place. The chosen nice local bars throughout Madrid were also great. It was a nice group and very well planned.
Great vermouth tour and great guy! Very knowledgeable, the stops are great. Developed a taste for white vermouth which I hadn't tried before
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 3h.
Is hotel pickup included?
Everyone meets at the start point.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Thu, Sat. Starts 18:15, 18:30
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
No, this is a shared group experience.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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