Madrid Old City Guided Walking Tour

Stroll the streets and squares of the Spanish capital on this 2.5 hour semi-private (12 guest maximum) guided walking tour , discovering the secrets of Madrid’s old city. Your guide will lead you through the most iconic locations in Madrid, peeling back the history and characters that have marked them over the centuries.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - You will start your tour by visiting the beautiful Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish royal family. Although having been a home to the Kings of Spain from Charles III to Alfonso XIII, today it is only used for state ceremonies.
What's Included
  • Professional tour guide
  • Duration 2.5 hours
  • Semi-private walking tour
  • Tour will run, rain or shine
  • Group size is never more than 12 guests
What's Not Included
  • Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
  • This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Additional Information
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
  • Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
Location
Plaza de la Armería
Meet by the Petrvs Statue (Saint Peter) at Plaza de la Armería, across from the main entrance outside of the Palacio Real de Madrid
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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X4861bdandresc
Aug 13, 2024
Fantastic tour with David of the Old City - David was simply fantastic! So knowledgeable and detailed. His overall tone and love for the history of Madrid was palpable. We highly recommend hiring him for any tour of the city.
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Nadinewruble
Aug 7, 2024
Terrific intro to made - David was engaging and informative… loved the tour and would highly recommend as an introduction to the beautiful city of Madrid
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Mobile61170173069
Jul 16, 2024
The day flew by - loved every minute of this tour. - My wife and I undertook this tour at the end of a month long visit to Spain. We were exhausted and could hardly muster the energy to find our way to the meeting point; however, once we met up with Andrea Velasco (our tour guide) and spent a few minutes listening to her description of what we were about to see, we felt re-energized and ready to go. Madrid is a magical place and any tour that visits important destinations will be worthwhile, what made this tour really special was Andrea's in-depth knowledge of her city and its history. Her passion and her love of Madrid was in full display, it was infectious and we loved every minute of our long walk through the narrow streets of the old city. I am sure every BABYLON TOUR is staffed with the same high caliber professional. This tour is a MUST.... don't miss it.
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Kerrir977
Jul 3, 2024
Enjoyable tour of Madrid with Sergio - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Sergio. He’s very knowledgeable and is passionate about sharing his knowledge of Spain. We would definitely recommend him as a tour guide.
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628patriciat
Jun 23, 2024
A Beautiful Walk in the Old City - Enrique provided us with a lovely walking tour of Central Madid. He was passionate and knowledgeable of the history of the buildings. In addition, Enrique gave us his personal reviews for our additional days of our stay in and around Madrid
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745andrewh
Jun 18, 2024
Excellent walking tour. Great content and guide - Alex was a great guide and really engaging. His knowledge was excellent, the stops were all interesting, and the pace of the walk and the information was perfect
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Darrenmanning08
Jun 13, 2024
We would highly recommend this tour - Our guide Alex was brilliant. We only had four people in total on the tour which made for brilliant interaction with our guide who provided a brilliant backdrop to what we were seeing. We would thoroughly recommend the tour, it left us with a far better understanding of the history of both Spain and Madrid itself
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Go530208
May 25, 2024
Wonderful Time! - Perfect! Our tour guide, Ana Munoz was knowledgeable, pleasant, and fun as she presented the focal points of Old Madrid. Ana even gave suggestions for great places to eat and shops to revisit later. We had a wonderful time!
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Tschierling2018
May 25, 2024
Walking and learning—great way to see Madrid - Ana was knowledgeable and fun. The tour packed in a lot of interesting history and culture and was a great way to get an introduction to Madrid.
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Raysidence
May 24, 2024
Great tour! - Ana Muñoz is friendly and very knowledgeable. Great insight into history, art, food, and culture. We all felt very at ease asking her questions. Gracias, Ana.
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