Flamenco learning and show in Madrid

Posted on September 5, 2014November 21, 2022 by Madrid Guide

If you want to have an unique night out with a nice mood and you would love to enjoy some Spanish music and the traditional Spanish dance, the Flamenco Lesson and Show gives an opportunity to join and feel the heat of Spain’s traditional dance, the flamenco.

The lesson takes place at one of Madrid’s top ‘tablaos’, its a 3 hour long flamenco dancing lesson and show, where you will be taught how to flamenco by local dance instructors in a one hour long training. After the one hour long class you can freshen up yourself with a glass of wine from one of the best Spanish wines, and if you got hungry during the flamenco you can also upgrade to a 3 course dinner and wine before enjoying the best flamenco dancers performance.

Find out the secrets behind Spain’s most popular dance and get an inside look in the life of the Spanish people. The dancing lesson will take one hour where you will be taught one of the best dance instructors and guitarist how to flamenco. After that you can have your seat at one of the tables and have your glass of wine, sangria or soda depends on your choice, if you would like to have something to eat as well you can also choose to upgrade to include a 3 course dinner. After that you can enjoy a real flamenco show by your teacher and the best flamenco dancers of Spain.

The lesson and the show together takes approximately 3 hours, the entrance fee is included.

If you would like to take part in a program like this, visit Viator.

Wine trip from Madrid

Posted on September 4, 2014November 21, 2022 by Madrid Guide

If you are interested in wine and wine making and you don’t mind spending your whole day learning more about wines, then the Spanish wine tour is possibly one of the best choices on a vacation in Madrid.

The tour starts from Madrid and it is led by one of the expert local guide. Visit the Vinos de Madrid winemaking region which is known by the locals as ‘bodegas’. During the tour you will visit three well known estates in the area and you will explore more about the Spanish wine making, their cellars and how they supplied the capital of Spain with different kinds of wines for centuries.

As you leave Madrid you will experience the real atmosphere of the Spanish countryside. On the way the tour guide will talk about the wines that are produced in the area of Madrid. The heart of the wine making area the Vinos de Madrid, known as the Denominación de origen (DO) is approximately 30km away from Madrid. Along the way you will get to know three different wineries, one of them is a family-run winery which lays in the village of Aranjuez. Aranjuez is an UNESCO listed village surrounded by olive trees and vineyards.

The tour includes the air conditioned mini bus but it doesn’t include lunch but the tour guide will give you several options for lunch.

Does not this sound very cool? Do you want to join in on such a winetrip from Madrid one day? Read more about the trip here and make your booking today!

Tapas night walking tour in Madrid

Posted on September 4, 2014November 21, 2022 by Madrid Guide

The tapas night walking tour is led by one of the local guide who will show you around in Madrid and show the best local bars and restaurants which you would never discover own your own. It is a perfect opportunity to see Madrid’s laid back atmosphere and come across tucked away corners and places that are unseen for most of the tourists.

On the tour you will meet the classical Spanish cuisine and you will have the chance to try out all the traditional Spanish treats which can be chorizo in cider or an octopus from Galicia or sherry from Andalusia or other many things to choose and taste from the Spanish specialties.

During the night walk the entertaining tourist guide will tell you more about the history and the culture of Spain and where all the traditions come from, explaining the habits behind the Madrid foods and wines. The tour price includes the first meal and wine at the first bar or restaurant on the way. In the restaurants and bars you are free to eat and drink as much as you like, you are free to choose how much or how little you would like to eat at the places. During the tour you will visit several bars/restaurants and if you want to have a good night out you should expect to spend approximately 30 euros/person.

The average size of the group usually is 8 persons which gives a friendly and unique environment while you are discovering Madrid’s local insights and see and experience the city the way you have never done it before.

If you are interested in such a tour, visit Viator for booking.

If you want to learn how to make a paella instead, join in for a cooking class!

How to make Paella? Cooking class in Madrid

Posted on September 4, 2014November 21, 2022 by Madrid Guide

If you planned to have a vacation in Spain and you would like to try yourself out at a cooking class where you can learn how to cook classical Spanish dishes, Madrid is the perfect holiday spot for you.

The Madrid cooking class offers you a memorable program where you can learn how to make some delicious authentic Spanish meals such as the Spanish omelet or paella, all the food comes with some of the best Spanish wines. The class is led by a local instructor who will let you know the secrets of the Spanish gastronomy. The number of the group is limited to maximum 10 persons/class.

First you will meet your local instructor at Torrijos Market in central Madrid, after a really quick look around at the food market you will be ready to go to your cooking class and start making some Spanish food. During the class the local instructor will let you know about the history and all about the traditions of Spain. The Spanish cuisine is world wide known and for a good reason, the recipes has a really old history, they are simple, combined with local ingredients handed over to the new generations over and over again creating a rich and world wide known cuisine.

The cooking class starts from 10.00 in the morning and each class costs 70 euros, it includes eating the food with the group.

For more information on the cooking class, dates and prices visit the following site.