MADRID WITH A TASTE OF HISTORY: Centenary Taverns and Shops

Guided tour of the businesses that have been open for more than a century in the heart of Madrid.

What is this tour about?

Madrid has places that have been open for more than a hundred years. They're still there, amid the noise of the city, holding onto stories no one else can tell. This tour takes you to discover them: centenarian taverns and shops that have survived wars, changing fashions, and the turn of centuries, and that today remain open with more character than ever.
We'll follow the trail of the establishments recognized by Madrid City Council since 2006, when it began honoring these venues with a commemorative plaque and a diploma designed by illustrator Antonio Mingote. A distinction that few businesses can claim, and one you'll learn to recognize along the way.

Featured stops

• Taverns and shops: century-old bars, stores, and businesses that have survived everything. Still open, with more character than ever.
• The City Council plaque: we'll learn to recognize these venues and why they deserve a distinction that few businesses can claim.
• Stories not found in books: characters, secrets, and unique moments known only to those who've spent a lifetime behind the counter.
• The grand finale — Cuevas de Luis Candelas: one of Madrid's most legendary spots. A museum space dedicated to the famous Madrid outlaw, with sangria and a tapa included.

What's included?

• Guided tour with official Madrid tourism guides (APIT)
• Access to the Luis Candelas museum space
• Sangria with a tapa at the Cuevas de Luis Candelas

Practical information

Who guides this tour?

This route is guided by professionals from APIT (Professional Association of Tourist Guides of Madrid), official guides specialized in the history, heritage, and hidden secrets of the city.