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Private Four-Hour Walking Tour of Madrid

From€250
4 hours
Madrid, Spain

About this activity

Experience Madrid's rich history and vibrant culture on a personalized four-hour walking tour, visiting iconic landmarks and hidden gems with an expert local guide.

Highlights

  • Explore Madrid's historic center
  • Visit iconic landmarks like Plaza Mayor
  • Discover hidden gems off the beaten path
  • Learn about Madrid's rich history
  • Enjoy a personalized experience

Full description

Discover the heart of Madrid on a private four-hour walking tour tailored just for you. Led by an expert local guide, you'll explore the city's historic center, visit iconic landmarks like Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace, and uncover hidden gems off the beaten path. This personalized experience offers insights into Madrid's rich history, vibrant culture, and local life, ensuring a memorable and engaging adventure through Spain's capital.

Included / Excluded

  • Expert local guide
  • Personalized itinerary
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

1

The great central square of Madrid is located in the heart of Madrid de los Austrias, the oldest part of the city. Steeped in history, the bustling square is the perfect place to start your walk through one of Madrid's most charming districts. While you're there, have a bite to eat or coffee on one of the sunny terraces, pick up a souvenir at the main Fun and Tickets office, watch the street musicians and performers work their magic, and soak up the city's rich history. .

Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

You are now in the Calle Mayor area. One of the main streets of Madrid that will take you from the Puerta del Sol to the Almudena Cathedral and the Royal Palace.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

This large square located in the heart of Madrid is one of the most famous places in the city. Semicircular in shape, it is the meeting point for many of the city's historic and busiest streets, such as Mayor, Montera, Carrera de San Jerónimo, Arenal, Alcalá and Preciados, as well as the starting point for the main radial roads in Spain.

Duration: 12 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

The Plaza de Canovas del Castilla, known as Plaza de la Fuente de Neptuno, houses one of the most beautiful and majestic fountains in Madrid. Tribute to the God Neptune who occupies a great position within the Greek mythological hierarchy.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

The Prado Museum is the jewel in the crown of one of the most popular tourist itineraries in the city: the Paseo del Arte, where you will also find the Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofía museums. The walls of the Prado are lined with masterpieces from the Spanish, Italian and Flemish schools, including Las Meninas by Velázquez and El tres de mayo by Goya from 1808. Its collection includes 8,600 paintings and more than 700 sculptures, so we recommend you Decide what you want to see before you step foot in the museum.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NO
6

This museum houses a vast collection that covers the history of European painting from the Middle Ages to the end of the 20th century. Italian Primitives, German Renaissance, 19th-century American art, Impressionism, German Expressionism, and Russian Constructivism are the most widely represented schools and movements at the museum, whose impressive collection boasts more than 1,000 works of art.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NO
7

The Palacio de las Cortes Españolas, the parliament of Spain, in the Plaza de las Cortes, was built on the site of the former convent of the Holy Spirit. No longer occupied by the monks, it was used as the seat of the Congress between 1834 and 1841, before which the Congress had no fixed address. The tender called for the construction of the current building was awarded to the architect Narciso Pascual y Colomer, and the works were completed in 1850.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
8

Located in the heart of the Madrid of the Austrias and Hapsburgs, Opened in 1916 as a local food market, in 2009 the Mercado de San Miguel, one of the best examples of cast iron architecture in the city, located a stone's throw from main square. it became the first gourmet market in Madrid. Nine years later, in 2018, it was relaunched with the addition of several internationally renowned chefs. It is a place that you should not forget but where you should look very carefully at the prices.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
9

The Plaza de la Villa is one of the best preserved historical monuments in Madrid. It is located in the historic area, next to Puerta del Sol, and until recently, the capital's City Hall was located there. You will know some anecdotes of Old Madrid

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
10

Located in the Madrid de los Austrias, you will find the Madrid Cathedral which has a short but tortuous history. The first plans of the church were drawn in 1879 by Francisco de Cubas, who wanted to create a pantheon for the late queen María de las Mercedes. The first stone was laid in 1883, but when Pope Leo XIII granted a bull in 1885 for the creation of the bishopric of Madrid-Alcalá, the plans of the church were changed to those of a cathedral.

Duration: 20 minAdmission: YES
11

Home of the kings of Spain from Carlos III to Alfonso XIII, the Royal Palace of Madrid takes us on a journey through the history of Spain. Although it is no longer the home of the royal family, it is still their official residence.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NO
12

After 4 hours walking through this Madrid de los Austrias filling us with history, you will end your tour in one of the most important squares in Madrid, the square dedicated to the 19th century Spanish queen, daughter of Ferdinand VII and mother of Alfonso XII, great-grandfather of the current king of Spain. This square was created under the impulse of King Philip III of the Habsburg dynasty and today houses the world-famous Royal Theater

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates rain or shine
  • Please inform of any dietary restrictions in advance
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Bring a bottle of water
  • Dress appropriately for the weather

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
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
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