Madrid Tour: Hidden Gems and Historic Sites

Embark on a historic journey through Madrid, from a 9th century fort to a glamorous city. Discover hidden gems and well-known sites that showcase the city’s rich cultural evolution.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza Mayor - The center of the “Madrid de los Austrias”, when Madrid became the center of an Empire, the history of the square begins in the XII century when it became the maket place. This is a place that has seen not only all the history of Madrid but also of Spain full of fascnating and some times funny stories.
What's Included
  • All applicable fees and taxes included
Additional Information

We’ll explore notable landmarks as well as some hidden treasures.
Madrid, a fulcrum and reflection of Spain’s history, society, and art - and indeed Europe’s too - will unfold its narrative throughout our journey. From Islamic imprints to the solemn Northern European influences of the Habsburgs and the sophistication of the Bourbons, the city forms a…

Location
Plaza de Puerta Cerrada
At the end of Calle Cuchilleros, corner with Latoneros and Tintoreros. A small sqaire in front of Cafestic. We will meet in the big cross at the center.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Melissa_g
Jun 16, 2024
Wonderful historical tour of Madrid! - Juan was wonderful. He arrived right on time and was very interested in getting to know our names to make the tour more personable. The pace and information was a perfect amount. The Madrid weather gods created a perfect weather day for our tour!!!
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Cynthia_n
May 9, 2024
Excellent introduction to Madrid! - Our tour guide, Juan, was excellent. He highlighted the history of Madrid from inception to present-day in a way that was totally compelling. He was knowledgeable and kind with a great sense of humor. Highly recommend this experience!
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Rashmi_g
May 5, 2024
Shhh! Lovely little secrets about Madrid. - Juan is very informative and entertaining. I loved the little anecdotes he shared and the discussion we had on Spain politics and economy. He also recommended a nice place for lunch with good Menu del Dia options. There's a lot of walking and stairs so wear comfortable shoes, keep hydrated and fueled. Only thing I wished was included to see the part of the original Wall still existing under the Posadas. I saw it in a YouTube video, but forgot to ask Juan.
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Heather_c
Apr 13, 2024
Don’t miss the Secrets of Madrid Tour - We absolutely loved the Secrets of Madrid tour. Our guide, Juan, was personable, funny, and gave us great histoey of past Madrid and a perspective of present Madrid. This is not one to miss when coming to Madrid because it is definitely off the beaten path. Highly recommend!
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Christine_b
Apr 3, 2024
Great guide, knowledgeable and fun. - Our guide was wonderful and brought history to life. We would highly recommend this tour! We learnt a lot and saw places we wouldn't have discovered on our own.
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Pam_w
Mar 29, 2024
Highly recommend - Juan was fantastic. His history knowledge was incredible. I learnt a lot. Very informative, relaxed walking tour!
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Michael_b
Mar 26, 2024
Excellent tour and guide! - Juan is an extremely personable tour guide with extensive knowledge of the history of Madrid and Spain. He has a deep understanding of the Spanish Inquisition and its destructive long term impact on the Spanish empire. Juan is funny, charismatic, and enjoyed answering questions about anything from our group. I highly recommend you book a tour with Juan!
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Kenneth_c
Jul 7, 2023
A MUST TOUR when pin Madrid! - The BEST TOUR EVER! The tour was conducted in the most friendly but professional manner with an abundance of extremely informative historical facts spiced with humor and candor. The tour took into consideration )the warm weather, staying in the shade whenever possible as well as giving two spots to get something to drink and use facilities. The tour ,at the end, recapped all that was discussed during the walk, tieing together the Story of Madrid and all of its mysteries. Absolutely a FABULOUS TOUR!
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Andre_l
May 25, 2023
Our Amazing guide Juan - Our guide name was Juan. This gentleman was fantastic. His knowledge and communication skills were amazing. Our appreciation of Madrid was because of him. His sense of humor was delightful. We would highly recommend Juan to all travelers for a fantastic experience.
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Julie_c
May 22, 2023
Great way to find out about the history of Madrid - My husband and I went on this 2 ½ hour walking tour with Juan yesterday and found it extremely good value for money. Juan was able to tell the history of Madrid in an interesting and not overwhelming way. It was nice to be in a small group where headphones were not required. A number of the places we went to we would not have found on our own. Many thanks Juan for your knowledge, friendly personality and storytelling ability. You made what could’ve been a dry and bland tour into a very interesting one. Your restaurant recommendations were also appreciated and we ended up bumping into the other couple who were on the tour there at lunch. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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