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Madrid Walking Tour: Discover Old City Secrets
5.0
274 Ratings
Madrid
Explore the streets and squares of Spain’s capital on this 2.5-hour exclusive guided walking tour, uncovering the secrets of Madrid’s historic city. Your guide will take you through Madrid’s most iconic spots, revealing the history and personalities that have shaped them over the years.
Explore the streets and squares of Spain’s capital on this 2.5-hour exclusive guided walking tour, uncovering the secrets of Madrid’s historic city. Your guide will take you through Madrid’s most iconic spots, revealing the history and personalities that have shaped them over the years.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Royal Palace of Madrid - Begin the tour at the stunning Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish royal family. Although it served as a home to the Kings of Spain from Charles III to Alfonso XIII, it is now used solely for state ceremonies.
- Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena - Next, proceed to the Almudena Cathedral, a…
- Royal Palace of Madrid - Begin the tour at the stunning Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish royal family. Although it served as a home to the Kings of Spain from Charles III to Alfonso XIII, it is now used solely for state ceremonies.
- Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena - Next, proceed to the Almudena Cathedral, a Catholic Church consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993. The visit includes the Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena, a museum within the church.
- Arab Wall - Continue to the Muslim Walls of Madrid, also known as the Arab Walls, situated on Cuesta de la Vega. These walls are likely the oldest surviving structures in the city, linked to Madrid’s origins.
- Calle Mayor - Stroll along Calle Mayor, a central street in Madrid that begins at Puerta de Sol and ends at Cuesta de la Vega. Established in the Middle Ages, it became the city’s main thoroughfare during the Early Modern Period.
- Plaza de la Villa - Along Calle Mayor, discover Plaza de la Villa, one of Madrid’s best-preserved monuments. Located in the historical area near Puerta del Sol Gate, it is a key medieval center of Madrid.
- La Latina - Explore La Latina, a historic neighborhood in downtown Madrid. This area covers much of the oldest part of Madrid and is filled with narrow streets to explore.
- Plaza de la Paja - Once a major marketplace in the 13th and 14th centuries, Plaza de la Paja is known for its lively streets. However, one can find moments of tranquility in unexpected places.
- Plaza de los Carros Madrid - Plaza de los Carros is a charming square with a delightful fountain. Enjoy a refreshing drink while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere.
- Plaza De Puerta Cerrada - Next, visit Plaza de Puerta Cerrada, located in the La Latina neighborhood of Madrid’s historic center. Built on a medieval Islamic fort, La Latina is the city’s oldest and one of its most vibrant areas.
- Tablao Flamenco Arco de Cuchilleros - Then, see the Arco de Cuchilleros, a renowned historical archway with stairs leading to the 16th-century Plaza Mayor, one of Madrid’s most famous plazas.
- Mercado San Miguel - Visit Mercado San Miguel, situated in the heart of the city center, near the historic Plaza Mayor. This beautiful market is filled with food from all over the country.
- Plaza Mayor - Head to Plaza Mayor, a grand arcaded square in central Madrid. Originally built during the Habsburg period of Philip III’s reign, it was once the heart of old Madrid and remains popular with both locals and tourists.
- Real Casa de Postas - Next, see the Real Casa de Postas, a neoclassical administrative building that housed the telegraph service offices of the National Police until it was acquired by Madrid’s Regional Government in 1985.
- Puerta del Sol - Conclude the tour at Puerta del Sol, a bustling square in central Madrid and one of the city’s most iconic sites. It is the center of Spain’s radial road network and features the famous clock whose chimes mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the start of a new year.
What's Included
- Private or Semi Private Walking Tour
- Professional Guide
- Private or Semi Private Walking Tour
- Professional Guide
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Transportation
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- 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…
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Nydil
Dec 9, 2024
Enthusiastic knowledgeable guide - Very useful 2.5hr tour on day 1 of our visit to Madrid. Andrea the tour guide was excellent. She narrated the history of the old town very well and answered all our questions. It gave us a basis to plan the rest of our visit (including insights into where to find best restaurants and shopping). Would definitely recommend
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V7744utmarionl
Dec 8, 2024
Great! - David was a great guide. I've learned so much. He shows us places to see and tells us lots of anecdotes. I recommend 1000%
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Timothy
Dec 1, 2024
Outstanding tour content and great guide! - Jake, our guide, was very knowledgeable, both about Madrid and its history. He shared a lot of interesting facts about both. We stopped at many spots, so there was time to rest during the walk. I’ve been on many guided tours around the world, and Jake is one of the best! He is also quite tall, so easy to follow thru the crowds😀
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Markvose
Nov 30, 2024
Interesting history and well presented - Jake was an excellent guide. The walking tour was very informative and presented a historical guide of the history of Spain and the city of Madrid. The pace was just about right and followed a useful structure of history and Spain’s place in the world. As well as presenting basic facts, Jake provided stories that complimented the understanding of the locations and historical context. There was lots of time given to extra questions from guests. We would highly recommend this tour to get an excellent feel for Madrid and Spain. Mark & Emma
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Benjamin_f
Nov 30, 2024
Got to see the highlights in a fun easy stroll. - Great tour I would highly recommend Sergio. We got to see Madrid highlights and some back streets. Also very helpful on restaurants.
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Miguelangellk3887ym
Nov 29, 2024
Amazing experience in Madrid - David was amazing, I highly recommend doing this tour, david knows too much about the history and has a unique way of explaining, we would definitely do the tour again with the
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Seyedmorteza_e
Nov 28, 2024
David is the best tour guide - Such a great experience! David our tour guide was great. He has immense knowledge about the history of Spain and shared it in a very fun and accessible way with us. Highly recommended!
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Raymeeo2021
Nov 25, 2024
Introduction to historical Madrid - A great tour Anna was knowledgeable friendly and helpful. Take the tour on your first day as it gives you a perspective of a amazing city
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637michaelq
Nov 22, 2024
Band of brothers - Great guide. Full of knowledge and obviously enjoyed her job. Explained Spain’s history and pointed out architecture of interest. Toward the end of the 2.5 hr walk she touched on favorite local foods.
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A7193pzsamn
Nov 22, 2024
Jake was amazing - Jake was the best tour guide ever! Very sweet and funny. He took us all around central Madrid, provided a very educational tour and demonstrated excellent historical knowledge.
Amazing experience!
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