Madrid History Tour: Discover Fascinating Stories

Discover Madrid’s hidden gems with our intimate walking tour. Engage with captivating stories and feel at home in this historic city.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza Mayor - Discover the rich history of Plaza Mayor, its various roles over the years, and the reasons it was avoided for decades.
  • Calle de Toledo - Walk past one of Madrid’s renowned businesses and uncover the secret to identifying other unique establishments.
  • Plaza De Puerta Cerrada - Begin exploring Madrid’s culinary, beverage,…
What's Included
  • Map of recommendations
  • Expert guide
Additional Information

Welcome to Madrid! This vibrant city in Europe is often misunderstood, but it offers a rich history, stunning views, and captivating local tales. While it may not boast many famous tourist spots, spending a few hours exploring Madrid can easily make it one of your favorite destinations.
This English-language tour begins near the Plaza Mayor and concludes…

Location
Plaza de la Provincia
Meet your guide by the fountain in Plaza de la Provincia, they'll be carrying a Lexi Walking Tours tote bag
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Miriammk1354bf
Jan 25, 2026
Highly recommended, Lexi is great and will truly deepen your knowledge of Madrid in so many unexpected ways! - Lexi is a wonderful guide, smart, interesting, full of historical information that was fascinating! Really great.. She’s funny, warm, extremely knowledgeable and engaging! Very much worth your time!
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Sarkis_m
Jan 19, 2026
Very well designed tour... - Very well designed tour that covers history and culture of old Madrid. Joaquin is a wonderful guide - engaging and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
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Julio_r
Jan 2, 2026
A side of Madrid that would have been missed. - A great tour with plenty of history and humor! We also came away with a locals view on best places to dine and enjoy.
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Psjdm
Dec 19, 2025
Excellent way to understand Madrid - Amazing. Probably one of the best tours I have ever done in a city. Lexi is informative, fun and knowledgable. Superb way to spend a morning
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Ernie_g
Dec 12, 2025
Walking tour through old... - Walking tour through old Madrid - excellent narrative of the history of Madrid with explanations of how the city developed.
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Laurie_m
Nov 23, 2025
Perfect Way to Start Madrid Visit! - Lexi was fantastic and went far beyond the call of duty. She gave us a link to her map which has loads of her favorite places to eat and drink. I have already put it to good use. Thanks Lexi!
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Mridulmanojkumarm
Nov 22, 2025
Must do when you arrive at Madrid - Even though it was pouring rain the entire time, not a single person on Lexi’s “Welcome to Madrid” walking tour minded — that’s how amazing she is! Lexi has such a deep knowledge of Madrid’s history, and the way she tells stories keeps you completely captivated. Every stop felt alive with her energy and passion — full of fascinating details and unforgettable anecdotes that make you see the city in a whole new light. She also goes above and beyond to make the experience special — from taking beautiful photos, to sharing custom maps and local tips that made the rest of our trip even better. It’s clear she truly cares about her guests and loves what she does. By the end, sure our shoes were drenched but we were completely spellbound to notice— and honestly, I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat! If you want a tour that’s engaging, personal, and full of heart, Lexi’s “Welcome to Madrid” is an absolute must. Pro tip : as the name suggests the tour will be most effective at the start of your visit to Madrid.
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Victoriawb5051xk
Nov 17, 2025
Fantastic tour with friends in Madrid. - Lexi's tour was amazing. Fascinating history brought to life by a warm, funny, helpful and Informative lady. She really knows her history and brings it to life in a fun, fascinating way. Her onward recommendations made a huge difference to our weekend in Madrid. Thank you Lexi. Definitely recommended.
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623terencew
Nov 1, 2025
Listening and learning on a walking tour. - It was an easy walk (physically) so most of the experience was listening to the tour guide and learning about the history, buildings, and background to the areas of Madrid that we visited. The guide's interpretations of historical events were appreciated too.
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Yuriy_u
Nov 24, 2025
Not as expected - Booked this tour because reviews were good but we were quite disappointed. Directions to the meeting points on Viator were misleading. The tour guide Lexi was trying to be entertaining, talked too much describing some weird stories without providing much factual information. We took other tours in Madrid and felt the difference.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).