Essential Madrid Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Madrid's historic center
- Visit Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace
- Learn from an expert local guide
- Discover hidden gems of the city
- Experience Madrid's rich history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Madrid's historic center
- Visit to iconic landmarks like Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace
- Expert local guide providing historical insights
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Meet the guide at the monument to Goya in order to organize the group and provide devices to hear the guide clearly.
Accompanied by a professional guide, your first step will be the majestic Neptune fountain, right at the middle of Cánovas del Castillo square, surrounded by important buildings.
Than you will enjoy a pleasant walk through the famous Paseo del Prado, an old garden rich of vegetation, monuments and buildings, where the Prado National Museum is located.
Your next stop will be the building where the Congress of Deputies is located, the headquarter of one of the two Chambers of the Spanish General Courts.
Than you will know the Cervantes house, the place where the most famous spanish writer, Miguel de Cervantes, lived and died.
You will walk until Santa Ana Square, to know the histories and legends of the romantic period of Madrid.
You will continue your visit going to the famous Puerta del Sol, known for the statue of the Bear and the Arbutus and the clock from which the end-year chimes ring.
Than you will know Plaza Mayor, one of the most famous squares of the city, and the heart of the so called Austrias neighborhood.
You will continue your tour walking through the oldest corners of Madrid and small streets full of history, where you will see the Plaza de la Villa, that was the center of the Medieval period of the city.
You will see also the Almudena Cathedral, the most important religious building of Madrid.
Finally, you will end the guided tour at the Royal Palace, the largest in western europe.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English
- Children under 7 years old are not permitted
- Service animals are allowed
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a bottle of water
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Very interesting museum visit
Good explanations of works and history of artists
A visit to Madrid that you cannot miss
We had a wonderful experience in Madrid thanks to our guide Miguel. My partner and I had a great time throughout the stay; the treatment was always close, pleasant and very professional. You could tell his passion and knowledge. We definitely recommend the experience 100% and will come back in the future. Thank you, Miguel, for making our journey unforgettable! Greeting from Chicago
Delayed start, brief tour and completely unlocated guide.
We chose Naturanda for this tour as in August we had done a tour of the Royal Palace with them and the experience had been very good. In this Tour it was quite the opposite, the guide arrived 20min late (he came with a group from another Tour), 5-10min after starting he made a break of 20min, the total time of the experience was not even 1 hour. On the other hand, the guide tired of making political comments for much of the time, ideologies aside, the comments were completely left over. A disaster in general, it was my family's first time in Madrid and we could not have chosen worse. 0% recommended.
Great tour with Andrea
We had originally booked this tour for a Thursday right before a national holiday. The tour company was so kind to let us know the palace would be closed due to last minute preparations for a state dinner. They asked if we could go a day earlier so we could see the palace. It saved us from not being able to see one of the highlights of our trip. Both the palace and the prado were included plus a guided walk between the two museums. Andrea was so pleasant and well educated. We throughly enjoyed her wit and knowledge. Kudos to her for making this an unforgettable day in Madrid. Highly worth the five hour tour
A lovely guide to Madrid delighted;)
A quiet walk through a good part of the old, historic center of Madrid with very entertaining stories and explanations. For all audiences. Thank you Lola!!