While in Madrid in early March, I am doing the tapa/wine tour with Andrés . Has anyone out there done this tour? Is it safe to walk back to Hostal Chelo when it is over? I am traveling alone this time and do have some concerns about being on the streets alone. Any suggestions?

Depending on the time of night the tour is over, I would not recommend waking alone late at night on the calle Hortaleza. Since I don't know your familiarity of the area/language... its a short trip, so it'll be cheap, but take a cab! From the Plaza del Sol it'll be like a 3 minute ride! Or see if someone from your group is going your way and buddy up! Have fun on the tour!

I've walked alone at all hours of the night in various areas of Madrid. I'm a tall fair American female - so I do stick out. I'm originally from NYC so I have eyes and ears in the back of my head. I wouldn't recommend doing it if you've had a lot to drink or if you will be nervous and project that image. I find people tend to leave you alone if you walk agressively and with purpose and they think you know where you are going (even if you are lost)

Cabs are relatively cheap and it can't hurt