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Imperial Madrid Walking Tour
From€16
2 hours
Madrid, Spain
About this activity
Join a 2-hour guided walking tour through Madrid's historic center, visiting landmarks like Plaza Mayor and Banco de España, led by an expert local guide.
Highlights
- Explore Madrid's historic center
- Visit Plaza Mayor and Banco de España
- Learn from an expert local guide
- Discover hidden gems of the city
- Immerse in Madrid's rich history
Full description
Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Madrid on this engaging 2-hour walking tour. Led by an expert local guide, you'll explore the city's historic center, visiting iconic landmarks such as Plaza Mayor and Banco de España. Along the way, uncover hidden gems and learn fascinating stories that bring Madrid's past to life. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and local insights, making it an unforgettable experience for both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers.
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Madrid's historic center
- Visit to iconic landmarks like Plaza Mayor and Banco de España
- Expert local guide sharing historical insights
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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Our Tour starts at the Main office of Fun and Tickets
Duration: 5 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Puerta del Sol is a square in the Spanish city of Madrid. It has been home to the so-called Zero Kilometer of the country's radial roads since 1950.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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We will continue our tour, leaving behind the medieval streets of the center and we will find ourselves on the other side of the city. Bourbon Madrid: Great streets and impressive ensembles of early 20th century architecture, from Art Deco to Neo-Mudéjar. Calle de Alcalá and Paseo del Prado, where you will find the famous institutions that make Madrid one of the main cities in the world
Duration: 25 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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The "Communications Palace" became at the beginning of the 21st century the new headquarters of the Madrid City Council and, in doing so, changed its name to "Palacio de Cibeles". We will know its history throughout its hundred years.
Duration: 20 minAdmission: NO
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The main headquarters of the Bank of Spain is located next to Plaza de Cibeles, Calle de Alcalá, Paseo del Prado, Calle de los Madrazo and Calle del Marqués de Cubas. The Bank of Spain, as an institution, was created in 1856, as a result of the merger of Banco de Isabel II with Banco de San Fernando in 1847, and its first headquarters was the building of the Five Major Guilds, located on Calle de Atocha from the capital to the Plaza de Cibeles.
Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Casa de América is one of the most active cultural institutions of our city. With a view to fostering contact between the Latin-American peoples and Spain, it organises all kinds of cultural activities (exhibitions, lectures, film and literary cycles, etc.). Its premises, the Palacio de Linares in the Art Walk, are a real jewel which must be visited. The limestone building, with its clean lines, the work of Carlos Colubí, Adolf Ombrecht and Manuel Aníbal Álvarez, houses an interior rich in furniture, lamps and bronzes from Paris, crystal from Antwerp, carpets from the Royal Tapestry Factory and a choice collection of paintings by artists of the stature of Francisco Pradilla, Manuel Domínguez and Alejandro Ferrant.
Duration: 10 minAdmission: NO
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In the old heart of Madrid we will find the literary neighborhood 'Barrio de las Letras', named after some of the greatest writers, poets and playwrights in history made their home. We will walk through this beautiful neighborhood of the Barrio de las Letras, while your tour guide shares with you the stories of some of the best writers in history: Miguel de Cervantes, Federico García Lorca and even the American Ernest Hemingway. You will also pass by the houses of the great Spanish writers Cervantes, Lope de Vega and Góngora.
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Meeting point
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a bottle of water
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
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We packed in great food and tour in 1 day. It was Great! Visit the food market.delish!
It was very hot mid August. Luckily Madrid has public water fountains. No joke!- you need more than a hat. Must have a hand fan and an umbrella will save you! We had to wait in the direct 3 pm sun for 40 min to get the guide issue figured out for the Royal Palace. We had all of those things and were still overwhelmed with the heat. Don’t be a stubborn Texan and think you can handle it, like the folks on our walking tour. IT WAS HOT! The Royal Palace was made that much more interesting by our colourful guide, young lad about 23 years old. He is historically knowledgeable, encouraged interactive discussions, witty and a wee-bit naughty…he had everyone chuckling! Madrid was bustling!
taralD2794GTAug 19, 2025TRIPADVISOR