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Madrid Architecture Tour: Iconic Buildings & History
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1,276 Ratings
Madrid
Explore Madrid’s vibrant heart on a 2.5-hour walking tour. Discover iconic architecture and historical events from the city’s golden ages.
Explore Madrid’s vibrant heart on a 2.5-hour walking tour. Discover iconic architecture and historical events from the city’s golden ages.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Plaza Mayor - Join the guide at Plaza Mayor, right in front of the Tourist Information Centre.
- Puerta del Sol - Stand at the heart of Spain at Kilometre Zero in Puerta del Sol, the central hub for the country’s roads and railways.
- Gran Via - Enjoy a walk along the vibrant Gran VÃa, Madrid’s lively boulevard brimming with shops,…
- Plaza Mayor - Join the guide at Plaza Mayor, right in front of the Tourist Information Centre.
- Puerta del Sol - Stand at the heart of Spain at Kilometre Zero in Puerta del Sol, the central hub for the country’s roads and railways.
- Gran Via - Enjoy a walk along the vibrant Gran VÃa, Madrid’s lively boulevard brimming with shops, theatres, and cinemas.
- Edificio Metropolis - Take in the beauty of the iconic Edificio Metropolis, a remarkable example of beaux arts architecture in the city.
- Plaza del Callao - Pause at Plaza Callao to learn about the golden era of Madrid’s cinema boom in the 1950s.
- Plaza de Espana - Conclude the tour by honoring Cervantes and experiencing some windmill jousting with Don Quixote at the newly refurbished Plaza de España.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Local guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
This engaging 2.5-hour cultural walking tour guides participants through the vibrant core of Madrid, showcasing some of the city’s most lively areas. Explore Madrid’s iconic buildings, streets, and breathtaking early 20th-century architectural ensembles while learning about significant events from the city’s various golden ages throughout its rich…
This engaging 2.5-hour cultural walking tour guides participants through the vibrant core of Madrid, showcasing some of the city’s most lively areas. Explore Madrid’s iconic buildings, streets, and breathtaking early 20th-century architectural ensembles while learning about significant events from the city’s various golden ages throughout its rich history.
- Children up to 13 years old are welcome to join this tour for free. We reserve the right to ask for a valid ID for children joining our tours
- The independent guides who employ us to market their tours have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
Location
Plaza Mayor
Your Majestic Madrid Tour starts in front of the Tourist Information Centre in Plaza Mayor. Look for the SANDEMANs NEW Europe team with a red t-shirt and red umbrella.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(1276 Ratings)
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Meander45057700559
Sep 16, 2023
Your with Enrique - Enrique was extremely knowledgeable, entertaining and engaging. Really knows the history of Madrid! Very receptive to answering all questions.
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Explorer24635782479
Aug 10, 2023
Family friendly walking tour! - We loved the tour with Joaquin! We went as a family (2 kids ages 11 and 13), and we all had a blast. Learned a lot and the guide was super engaging for all of us!
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772milagross
Jul 10, 2023
Sebastian 10/10 - I took the Majestic Madrid walking tour with Sebastian in English. Heads down, the best tour I’ve been to so far. Sebastian was able to tell the story of the city and included the group in the story he told, making it a special memory for us all. He was kind with the eldery group members and found ways to make sure they wouldn’t miss the beautiful corners of the city by finding alternative ways of reaching the historical points of Madrid.
He also uses technology by showing pictures that make the tour even more dynamic. Sebastian, thank you for sharing your knowledge of this beautiful city and marking a definite connection of me with this country while I learnt about the place my grandfather came from. Hope to find great storytellers like you in my future travels.
Highly recommend Sebastians tours. All the best!!
Maria de los Milagros.
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Madetotravel4
Jul 2, 2023
Definitely Recommend - Wonderful experience and a great way to get to know the city. My husband and I did this tour first thing upon visiting Madrid for the first time. Our guide Sebastian was fun, friendly, and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed all his insights and his recommendations. A great way to get an introduction to the city.
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Psycott07
Jun 1, 2023
Excellent Walking Tour of Madrid - This was a really great and informative tour. Learned a lot about Madrid and its history and Joaquin was extremely knowledgable and personable. Definitely recoommend.
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Sadiebeach1
May 30, 2023
Madrid’s hidden secret - best walking tour - This walking tour is the best. Sebastian’s knowledge of Madrid’s history is delivered with a warm and witty engaging style. I walked immersed in rich history, with Sebastian’s tips on other places to visit and smiling - highly recommend.
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Marianarn9174lu
May 29, 2023
Best tour guide! - Best Guide ever!!! Passionate, nice, smart. Would repeat always!!! Hope to seen you again.
The best! Thank you.
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Ghenriette
May 27, 2023
Best tour ever !! - Lexi is the best tour guide we have ever had in all the cities I have ever been in.
Truly a complete and fun tour where your mind goes far thinking of all the history !!
Unbelievably great !!
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Leheamia
May 9, 2023
Great tour with Lexi - Lexi was an amazing guide and I would highly recommend taking a Madrid tour with her. She is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and provides interesting details. Her historic quarter walking tour was a fabulous way to kickoff our time in Madrid. She is also helpful with providing recommendations for food and sites in Madrid and other cities like Toledo and Granada. Definitely seek her out!
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H1865ydbarbarap
Sep 26, 2023
Time wasted - I have done Sandman’s Tours in many capital cities and have been very satisfied. BUT Sebastian was a waste of time. Instead of giving us the facts he was more interested in asking who was who and where from. Then we had questions regarding who was married to who, or not. Buy this time we, and others left the tour.
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