Madrid Old City Exclusive Guided Walking Tour | 2 hours 30 minutes

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$978.54
Private Spanish Tour : Private Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
Private French Tour
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Private Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
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Private Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine
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$978.54
Private Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Private or Semi Private Walking Tour
  • Professional Guide
  • Transportation
  • Gratuities

Overview

Stroll the streets and squares of the Spanish capital on this 2.5 hour exclusive 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.

Meeting points

Meet by the Petrvs Statue (Saint Peter) at Plaza de la Armería, across from the main entrance outside of the Palacio Real de Madrid 

End point

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Itinerary

  • 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.

    10 minutes

  • Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena

    We will then make our way to the Almudena Cathedral, a Catholic Church consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993. You will also see the Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena, a museum that is part of the church.

    10 minutes

  • Arab Wall

    Next we will visit the Muslim Walls of Madrid, also known as the Arab Walls, located on the road Cuesta de la Vega. The walls are probably the oldest construction surviving in the city, and their construction is linked to the origin of Madrid.

    10 minutes

  • Calle Mayor

    After this we will walk along the Calle Mayor, a centric street in Madrid starting in the Puerta de Sol and ending at the Cuesta de la Vega. Created in the Middle ages, this road became the main thoroughfare of the city in the Early Modern Period.

    10 minutes

  • Plaza de la Villa

    Along the Calle Mayor we will see the Plaza de la Villa we will see the Plaza de la Villa, one of Madrid’s best-preserved monuments. Located in the historical zone next to the Puerta del Sol Gate it is one of the main medieval centres of Madrid.

    10 minutes

  • La Latina

    You will then walk through La Latina, a historic neighbourhood in the centre of downtown Madrid. The area occupies much of the oldest section of Madrid and is filled with small narrow streets for you to explore.

    10 minutes

  • Plaza De La Paja

    A major marketplace during the 13th and 14th century, Plaza de la Paja is known for its crowed streets pulsing with life. However, one can find small moments of serenity in the most surprising places.

    10 minutes

  • Plaza de los Carros Madrid

    Plaza de los Carros is a nice little square with a lovely fountain. Here you can enjoy a nice drink and and take in the buzzing atmosphere.

    10 minutes

  • Plaza De Puerta Cerrada

    Following on you will then see the Plaza de Puerta Cerrada, located in the La Latina neighbourhood of the historic center of the Spanish city of Marid. Built on a medieval Islamic fort, the La Latina neighbourhood is city’s oldest and one of its liveliest.

    10 minutes

  • Tablao Flamenco Arco de Cuchilleros

    Afterwards you will see the Arco de Cuchilleros, a well-known historical archway with stairs leading to the 16th century Plaza Mayor, arguably the most famous plaza in Marid. Well-known historical archway with stairs leading to the prominent, 16th-century Plaza Mayor.

    10 minutes

  • Mercado San Miguel

    Afterwards you will visit the Mercado San Miguel, located in the heart of the city centre, next to the historic Plaza Mayor. This historic market is not only considered beautiful but is full of food from all around the country.

    10 minutes

  • Plaza Mayor

    We will then head to Plaza Mayor, a grand arcaded square in the centre of Madrid. First build during the Habsburg period of Philipp III’s reign, it was once the centre of old Madrid, and is very popular with locals and tourists alike today.

    10 minutes

  • Real Casa de Postas

    Following, you will see the Real Casa de Postas, an administrative building, neoclassical in style which was the home to the telegraph service offices of the National Police force until it was bought by Madrid’s Regional Government in 1985.

    10 minutes

  • Puerta del Sol

    Getting to the end of our tour, we will visit Puerta del Sol, a bustling square in the center of Madrid and one of the city’s most famous sites. It is the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads and also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year.

    10 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.

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Excellent tour - interesting and great for first or second timers in Madrif

Published on Jan, 2025

This was a great tour. Our guide Almu was very knowledgeable and her English was excellent. She told us a lot about the history of Madrid and Spain. We walked to areas of the city we hadn't been to before. It really helped us orientate ourselves. The small group was great. There were 8 of us which meant we could ask questions, everyone was listening and there were no distracting side conversations going on when Almu was talking. But we were also able to chat to all the other group members as we walked along. Loved it.

Great orientation to the old city center

Published on Jan, 2025

David was a fantastic tour guide. Friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. His English was great and the pace of the tour was good. Was a great way to get an orientation to the main parts of the old city in order to decide where to explore more when the tour ended. Highly recommend.

Ask for Jake :-)

Published on Jan, 2025

This tour and experience was amazing! Jake was a fabulous tour guide with so much knowledge. We had a great morning and we learned so much from Jake. He taught us history, culture and gave us all kinds of great tips and advice. We had a lovely coffee break and we had all kinds of great suggestions for other fun spots to visit.

A very pleasureable experience!

Published on Jan, 2025

Sergio was a fantastic guide - so knowledgeable and went at a pace that suited everyone. He explained the history and culture and brought us up to modern times, giving us amusing anecdotes along the way. He also gave local knowledge about places to visit and to eat and drink. A very pleasurable experience!

Great Experience!

Published on Jan, 2025

Melissa was a fabulous tour guide! Extremely knowledgeable, very entertaining, and so extremely helpful! The tour moved at a very reasonable pace and we got to touch on all the major spots (as well as local hangouts) throughout old Madrid. I would highly recommend it especially as an introduction to the city.

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